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Customer portals for service companies

By Scavi Company · · 3 min read
Customer portals for service companies

A portal saves office time and gives customers what they want at any hour.

Why it helps

Customers call for invoice copies, appointment times and warranty details. A portal answers those questions without tying up the office.

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Invoices and payments

Pay at any hour.

Service history

Dates, work done and photos.

Documents

Warranties and reports.

Memberships

Plan status and next visit.

Adoption

Send the link with every invoice.

Simple login

Text link or email code.

Where to start

Check if your field service software already has a portal and turn it on.

An example

A pest control company sent portal links with every invoice. Calls asking for receipts dropped noticeably.

Common mistakes

Complicated login, outdated data and never telling customers it exists.

What to track

Track portal sign-ups, online payments, online bookings and calls asking for receipts or appointment times.

Questions to ask your team

Which calls take most of your time? What do customers ask for again and again? What would make the portal easier to use?

Price every call so it pays.

We help service businesses set clear policies, book better jobs and turn more calls into profitable work.

Frequently asked questions

What should a customer portal include?

Online booking, invoices and payments, service history, photos and documents and membership details.