{"id":116290,"date":"2013-01-08T13:15:18","date_gmt":"2013-01-08T21:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sma-sunny.com\/?p=116290"},"modified":"2021-01-05T14:08:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T13:08:50","slug":"how-to-retain-customers-5-tips-to-good-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sma-sunny.com\/us\/how-to-retain-customers-5-tips-to-good-service\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Retain Customers: 5 Tips to Good Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

The photovoltaic market is changing a great deal these days, and as a result, installers are facing new challenges. In addition to core business offerings and well-made products, customers expect extensive service and support and quick responses when service is needed.<\/p>\n

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Exceptional customer service is a key component to success. When you provide excellent service, you create loyal customers. Even more importantly, excellent service does more than simply ensure existing customer loyalty \u2013 it also attracts new customers through referrals or word-of-mouth.<\/p>\n

It is particularly important to maintain an ongoing relationship with your customer. If you think about it, taking simple steps to ensure the loyalty of an existing customer takes less time and energy than acquiring a new customer.<\/p>\n

With these five tips, your customer will remember you and will be likely to recommend your products and services to others.<\/p>\n

1. Take time<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Explain to your customer exactly how a PV system and inverters work. Be specific and provide examples (e.g., how the display works).<\/p>\n

2. Give good advice<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Get in contact with your customers before their factory warranties expire and explain to them the advantages of an extended warranty.<\/p>\n

3. Act, don\u2019t react<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Inspect your customer\u2019s installation at regular intervals. Being proactive with pre-scheduled service calls can help prevent major repairs in the future. Plus, it shows the customer that you are reliable.<\/p>\n

4. Monitor performance<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Check performance figures and discuss them with your customer. Recommend a communication product that is appropriate for their needs. It will help you collect important data at the customer\u2019s site and when service is needed, the\u00a0SMA Service Line\u00a0<\/a>will be able to help the customer more quickly.<\/p>\n

5. Make a nice gesture<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Send your customers a Holiday or birthday card or just send a note every now and then to check in and thank them for their business.<\/p>\n

Do you have additional tips? What are your experiences? We look forward to hearing your suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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