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Entries Tagged Customer Service
Editorial
Envirobot’s Viper Unit Cleans and Inspects Sewer Lines Simultaneously
Cleaning and inspecting a clogged sewer line simultaneously may sound as improbable as an old clay-pipe lateral with no offsets.
But it’s an...
Online Exclusives
Hawaiian Plumber Brings the Aloha Spirit to His Business
Deven Tells aptly named his company All Aloha Plumbing. The Hawaiian native firmly believes in the “aloha” ethos for self, individuals and...
Online Exclusives
Is 2024 a Defining Year for Home Service Businesses?
A new year, 2024, is here and business owners in the home service sector are bracing for a year that promises both...
Editorial
Using Role-Playing to Boost Sales in Residential Plumbing
In the highly competitive residential plumbing market, superior technical skills alone aren’t enough to guarantee success.Today, effective communication, customer relationship management, and...
Online Exclusives
Managing Your Company’s Online Review Profile to Maximum Benefit
In today's digital age, your company's online reputation matters more than ever.
If you are guessing and not paying attention, that reputation can...
Online Exclusives
Take Advantage of the Benefits of AI
You’re likely aware of the advent of AI and machine learning, at least in the popular program ChatGPT.
But this program is just...
Editorial
Developing a New Service for Those Who Are Staying In Homes Longer
As the hands of time keep turning, we’re witnessing a seismic shift in our demographic landscape. More and more homeowners are choosing...
Editorial
Will Robots Be Part of Your Future Workforce?
It’s no secret that staffing shortages facing most businesses today are extremely challenging. It is also highly unlikely that these challenges are...
Editorial
Ways to Improve the Customer Experience
What is the best way to make a great first impression? That’s an easy question, and the answer is just as simple:...
Online Exclusives
Responding to Customers Quickly is Imperative
I call it the 10-minute window.
That's the time you have to respond to a phone call from a customer to ensure you...
Online Exclusives
Honesty Always Being the Best Policy Rings True for Plumbing Firm
Integrity is a big issue for consumers when they hire plumbers. Unfortunately, there’s no honesty test or truth serum available to customers...
Blogs
4 Tips for Clear Customer Communication
The most important skill a plumber or drain cleaner can have is, obviously, clearing drains. But customer service is a close second...
Online Exclusives
Make Sure Reality Meets Customer Expectations
Here’s a personal story that showcases the importance of setting as well as meeting customer expectations in your business.My family recently went...














