In this blog we usually talk about the different ways technology can help you with your field service company. From social media to field service software like Synchroteam, technology can make a difference in your business. However, in the last few weeks the world is facing an unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19… and everyone must […]
Elena Santos
5 tips for field service pros to minimize the impact of coronavirus
It’s everywhere these days – and we’re not referring just to news outlets and social media platforms. Coronavirus is not a just a public health risk anymore. It’s responsible for manufacturing shutdowns, event cancellations and heavy fluctuations in the stock market. All of which, in turn, can have a negative effect on the field service […]
The 7 habits of a highly effective field service company
Have you heard about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? You probably have, because this book by Stephen Covey has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide since it was first published back in 1989. But why are we talking about books in a field service blog? Because it turns out that many of […]
Team routing: how technology can help you!
What is team routing, exactly? Well, imagine you’re in charge of a field service company (easy to picture, I guess), When you’re in this position, your success depends on several key elements. For starters, you need a team of highly skilled technicians who can work efficiently with professional results. You also need to have a […]
Top customer experience: 10 ideas to go back to basics
Technology can help deliver a great customer experience, there’s no discussion about that. But besides artificial intelligence, digital assistants, big data, internet of things and all those other tools derived from today’s technology, sometimes all you need is to go back to basics. Surely modern communication systems enable you to keep in touch with your […]
Field service trends to expect in 2020
From upcoming cutting-edge technology and growing customer expectations, to new service delivery models and an evolving workforce, surely there are many important changes and field service trends coming to the industry in this year. And in order to stay ahead of competitors, one needs to be flexible, anticipate customer needs and adapt to new times […]
Customer support in field service: how to make it good and fast!
In today’s world, customers are not familiar with the concept of waiting. The immediacy of technology has spoiled them, and they’re used to obtaining what they want or they need right now. And of course, the same applies to customer support in field service. In fact, 66% of customers feel that valuing their time is […]
Field service business: the yearly review!
We’re reaching the end of December, and this means another 12 months are already officially in your field service business books. Remaining in the market for a whole year is already a victory, but besides profits, there are other ways to evaluate the success of your company during the last 12 months.
HVAC business: top challenges for 2020
When we approach the end of the year, we tend to ask ourselves the same questions: how will things go for my company? And, in the case of HVAC business, what obstacles will be waiting for me? Firstly, let’s start with the good news: the HVAC business has a positive outlook.With the hot summers and […]
HVAC flat rate: should you use it?
How do you decide how much to charge for your services? This is probably one of the most complicated questions that field service companies need to answer. And in case that’s not enough, now you’ve got something else to take into consideration: HVAC flat rate. At first, prices in the field service business were based […]