{"id":1184,"date":"2019-01-10T18:11:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T17:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1184"},"modified":"2019-02-20T23:23:54","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T22:23:54","slug":"mistakes-maintenance-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1184","title":{"rendered":"3 mistakes every maintenance company makes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think about the <\/span><b>net value of clients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your maintenance company, it really makes you stop and consider the image you\u2019re presenting of your HVAC business, and how it works in order to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/23\/customer-support-5-ways-create-loyal-customers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attract (and most importantly, retain!) new customers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, all companies <\/span><b>make mistakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in this area, and your maintenance company is no exception. Whether it\u2019s the lack of a proper marketing campaign or the poor training of your technicians, you\u2019re bound to make mistakes along your career as HVAC manager. Here are the most common ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planning.jpg\" alt=\"3 mistakes every maintenance company makes\" width=\"800\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planning.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planning-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planning-768x617.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Manage customer\u2019s expectations<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the worst nightmares of any maintenance company is letting their customers down. In order to prevent this from happening, your technicians (and any other staff who interacts with clients, for that matter) should be prepared to <\/span><b>offer a variety of solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your customer\u2019s needs. They should have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/12\/field-management-software-5-key-points\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the necessary tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to solve common problems, and also learn how to communicate effectively with the customers &#8211; even in arguments or other tense situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of this can be achieved by simply <\/span><b>being transparent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your customers. If your maintenance company is always clear with deadlines, requirements, work processes and invoices, chances are your customer won\u2019t have any reason to complain. This is why customer satisfaction should be ultimately the goal of your maintenance company (besides making money, that is). In fact, customers should be at the core of any type of business, and a key element in any business strategy you plan to develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Value your job<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK, we understand that you may want to offer <\/span><b>better prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than the competition. This is especially tempting when your maintenance company is just starting, and wants to <\/span><b>achieve a position in the market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But in the long run, offering always the lowest bid ends up being a trap for the hole HVAC business field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, this kind of practice forces companies to lower rates in order to stay competitive, and this has an <\/span><b>immediate impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on salaries, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/31\/field-service-scheduling-software-key\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality of work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and customer satisfaction. As a business manager, you should commit to delivering only high-quality service, and this comes with a certain price tag. If you stick to it and don\u2019t try to constantly cut expenses here and there, you\u2019ll be showing your competitors and your customers that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/22\/field-service-gap-customers-competitors-service-quality\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you take your work very seriously<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because it\u2019s precisely <\/span><b>this kind of professionalism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what will attract new customers to your maintenance company. And if not, you may as well take a look at the next point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Invest in online marketing<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile and Internet usage are skyrocketing, which means that if you don\u2019t invest in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/16\/running-field-service-management-company-heres-get-free-advertisement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, create social media profiles and adapt your website to mobile screens, <\/span><b>you\u2019re bound to miss a large number of potential customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your maintenance company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays most consumers go online to find local services, which is why it\u2019s so important for your maintenance company to have a <\/span><b>strong online presence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/27\/perfect-website-field-service-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is up to date and showcases your work properly, and join the main social media channels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/08\/facebook-for-hvac-companies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/04\/advanced-tips-hvac-twitter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to keep up with currents trends. This will not only ensure you\u2019re found by potential customers who search Google, but also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/01\/using-social-media-for-customer-service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help you maintain closer, better relationships with your clients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Prioritize quality and efficiency<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum it up, you should <\/span><b>avoid falling in the same traps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most HVAC companies (and other business fields) usually fall into. Put the customer in the core of your maintenance company to make sure your work always meets their demands. Show them that you value your work and strive to achieve their complete satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you define your business strategy on these pillars, you can continue <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/04\/hvac-video-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working on your digital brand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in order to share your message and <\/span><b>reach even more consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; and of course, convert them into new, loyal customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Synchroteam we can help you make your business grow. Download our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free software demo now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the net value of clients in your maintenance company, it really makes you stop and consider the image you\u2019re presenting of your HVAC business, and how it works in order to attract (and most importantly, retain!) new customers. 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