Plumbing Africa April 2018 | Page 52

50 BUSINESS AND TRAINING Plumbers need to be professional Professional means being an expert in the industry in which you participate. By Sam Dubazana You need to make sure that not only you, but your staff too are subject experts in the services you offer and the products with which you work. Sam Dubazana Customers can be attracted to a company that has plumbing technicians who are customer orientated and knowledgeable of their work, and where the job is 100% guaranteed. Plumbers need to speak the same language with their customers and be available 24/7, via telephone, email, online chat, or social media. The more ways you are available, the more comfortable the customer will be. We all know that customers will likely go to the companies or plumbers who can be reached the fastest or who respond the fastest.