One Thing At A Time 2 Simple Steps To Organizing Your Customer Communications
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Two Simple Steps to Streamline Your Customer Communications
Customer service communication is crucial for any e-business owner. Balancing inquiries and other responsibilities can be challenging. According to E-Biz attorney Cliff Ennico, "Customers today want quick responses and can get frustrated with delays."
With a constant influx of emails and voicemails, time management becomes essential. Although you can't please everyone, Ennico offers two practical steps to maintain effective customer relations without consuming all your time:
1. Avoid Real-Time Email Responses
Reacting to emails as they arrive can be highly distracting. Instead, allocate specific time blocks to handle your inbox. Depending on your email volume, you might need to dedicate one to several hours twice daily to respond to customer inquiries. Ennico advises, "This way, even the most impatient customer is only a few hours away from receiving a response."
When managing your emails, follow this system to address messages efficiently:
- Respond Immediately: If a message can be answered in ten words or less, handle it on the spot to prevent backlog.
- Respond Later: For emails needing a detailed response, set them aside and return to them after managing simpler tasks. If an inquiry requires more than twenty-five words, consider replying with, "Your message deserves more attention than an email can provide. Please call me."
- Do Not Respond: Sometimes, it's okay to ignore certain emails, even at the risk of seeming impolite.
As the day progresses, reevaluate these categories. A "Respond Later" can shift to "Respond Now" as priorities change.
2. Silence Your Phone
Don't hesitate to mute your phone while working. Set a professional voicemail informing customers that you're unavailable but will return their call soon. Answering each call immediately can lead to distractions and disrupt your workflow.
Similar to emails, designate specific times for returning voicemails. The amount of time depends on your typical call volume and the time spent on responses. It's okay if you can't reach everyone within your set timeframe; you'll connect eventually.
Effectively managing your communications can be the difference between running a thriving e-business and letting it overwhelm you. Ennico advises, "Plan your days ahead and adhere to your schedule as much as possible. An organized Customer Service Schedule can free up significant time."
By following these steps, you can enhance your customer service interactions while maintaining control over your time and productivity.
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