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20th
NOV
The Road Ahead!
Posted by Val under Business News, Tips
By now customers are aware of the difficult times that our economy is facing and the need to cut expenses.
Many companies are now focused on better understanding their customers and transferring that information to the people at the frontlines of their businesses.
The online service industry is heavily dependent on that frontline, which includes contractors, providers, sales associates, etc.
To be competitive in many industries, and to be able to create revenue, many online service companies are reducing their prices. At the same time, some companies are hiring online service providers who do not have a license, insurance, background checks, or additional skill requirements, to make up for those reduced prices.
So how are online service companies growing in the market place? Their front-line representation is made through partnerships with providers and contractors!
Here are a few tips:
- Hire licensed providers and contractors
- Perform background checks and screening services
- Engage qualified and experienced prospects
- Provide training to cover company business model and how to treat your customers
- Charge no enrollment fees
- Promote and market the service provider’s business
- Introduce the service provider to your customers prior to the service call
- Provide online forums for providers to learn while sharing their experiences
Here at ServiceLive we look forward to continuing to build the road ahead. In order to continue to succeed, we are focused on recruiting qualified providers, while assuring that our customers receive the best experiences.
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Very Insightful!
Great advice - this will help our local companies stay competitive.
The tip about using licensed & background checked providers is so important. You really don’t want to cut these corners even if it sounds like a way to save money. In many cases, using un-licensed or non-background checked providers could cost you more in the long run. Good tips! Thanks.
I certainly wouldn’t want an unqualified or a non pre-screened provider in my home!