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Customer Service

DIY Customers and Blame Implication

DIY projects have becomes popular among homeowners, but when they need to call in a professional, there is no need to make them feel bad.

Working With Customers Who Could Be Vulnerable To Scams

Some people are more vulnerable to scams than others. It’s important to show them, you are there to truly help them and not take advantage of them.

After A Long Hot Summer, It’s National Customer Service Week

National Service Week is coming up and it’s a great time to thank our teams for all their hard work this summer.

Asking Simple (Not Stupid!) Questions

Asking your customers some simple questions takes a lot of tact. Here are some tips for making your questions easy for everyone.

Keys To Providing Quality Service To Customers Over 50

Working with older customers can take some finesse. But, if you do few simple things you will win these customers and their friends for the long haul.

The Client Journey – Actively Waiting for You

The time frame you give your customers for arrival is seen as the time in which the job will start and be finished between. Learn how to manage this perception.

Get Your Customers To Refer You

Word of mouth advertising is not only inexpensive, but it also holds a lot of credibility. Learn how to get your customers to refer you to everyone they know.

When The Customer Isn’t Right – Handling Bad Customers

When customers cross the line from angry to abusive, you need to get the situation back under control quickly. IE3 has some tips for handling these customers.

Managing Your Clients’ Journey – The Initial Contact

The sales process is a journey for your customers. Frank Besednjak is breaking down each step of the journey and the first step is the initial call.

A Little Finesse Goes A Long Way

Knowing when, why, and how to say “No” is critical to working in the service field. Steve Coscia shares some tips for mastering these behaviors.

Respecting Customers’ Customs

We live in a diverse society and when you enter customers’ homes you need to be aware of and respect their culture and customs. Here are some tips to help.

Connecting With Customers: Don’t Forget To Put On A Smile

Non-verbal communication, such as smiling and eye contact, can make the difference between a good customer experience and a negative and it costs you nothing.

Keep Politics Out of the Workplace!

With mid-term elections in about eight months, one of the smartest things you can leave out of your tool belt […]

Handling Complaints Before Coffee

“Dreaded Morning Calls” can knock you off your game all day. Learn how to prepare for these calls so you delight your customers while keeping your sanity.

What Would Your Company Do?

What do you do when a random person flags down one of your installers, electricians, or technician’s to say “my […]

Be The Expert Or Face The Consequences

Reflecting back on 2013, Building Performance Contracting (BPC) has been a roller coaster ride full of many unforeseen twists, turns, […]

Fix The Problem And Not The Customer

Both residential and commercial contractors learn that customer dispositions span the gamut from easy-to-please to high-maintenance. When customers misbehave, it […]

Working With Customers Who Have Physical Disabilities

People with physical disabilities have jobs, hobbies, homes, and families just like you do. Their disability doesn’t define them. They […]

Home Performance Contractor Goes Above And Beyond In Their Community

Each year, employees of ABC Cooling & Heating and Allbritten Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning of Fresno, CA, partake in […]

Working With Customers Who Speak A Different Language

Anyone who has read a food label or has listened to the pronunciation of the scientific names of medications knows […]

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