Running an effective & thriving Bottled Water and Coffee Distribution enterprise

I have been working with the bottled water business for more than 7 years. During this time I have seen many clubs come and go. The clubs that stick nearby do so because they are always one step ahead. Whether it be implementing fuel surcharges, providing exquisite customer service, or retention up with technology, they continue to evolve in a contentious market. Even though gas has dropped in price, clients have not removed monthly fuel surcharges. In this economy, it is foremost to keep income up. You may think that the service fee is not fair but there are a lot of expenditures to consider while delivering products to customers. The cost of insurance, wear and tear on your vehicle, the drivers wages, etc. I have found that the clients who receive less flack about such a fee are those that continue to furnish their customers with exquisite customer service.

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Excellent customer service is estimate one in my book. A customer remains loyal if you treat them well. In the past I have had clients buy from me even when they knew they could find the goods for a lesser cost elsewhere. Why? Because I make it a point to furnish the customer with a great taste every time! How many times have you walked into a store and have received lousy customer service? I don't know about you but I've lost count. The bottom line is that great customer service is a key element in running a flourishing business.

So how does technology come into the picture? How are you supposed to service a customer when you have no idea what they want or where they're at? In order to run an efficient enterprise you need to have the proper tools in place, i.e. Accounting System, account Tracking, Crm Tools, etc. Even if you are not delivering bottled water, you can still benefit from a route accounting system that will support you in tracking customer information, route schedules, definite customer notes, etc. There are a collection of tools available, you just have to look. For example, if you are a small enterprise running QuickBooks, consider a easy handheld clarification such as Q-Route 2000. A enterprise that has more than 3 route trucks may want to consider something more robust. Also a safe, dependable vehicle, a handheld computer is probably the next most foremost thing a driver should have with him. A driver will have directions, instructions on what to do, a list of products that the customer purchases on a regular basis, and much more! These type of tools were once too costly for small businesses but nowadays, a handheld solution has become very affordable. Technology is key in a flourishing organization! 

Running an effective & thriving Bottled Water and Coffee Distribution enterprise
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