Conversations

Top  Previous  Next

Go to Customers > Conversations

Security Setup GeneralOpen HelpTabsUnlock MonitorQuick AddCalendarDashboardQuick_Access_Menu

Quick Add ConversationCompanyEmployeeQuotesWorkshopStock ItemsSupplierLedgerinvoiceFileCustomerextraCustomer optionsContactsConversationsAge analysisFinance ChargesStatementsCustomer detailCustomer journalsReceiptsCustomer add or editCustomer enquiryCustomer linked allocationCustomer lookupCustomer extended lookupCustomer Main Menu

   

Conversations and Sales Pipeline

Documenting Discussions & Follow-ups:

You can document conversations with customers, including follow-up details and who you spoke with, to compile a daily report and track follow-ups per employee.

Add a conversation directly from the Customer Conversations tab or use the Quick Add Conversation (image above) option:

Right-click on Customer Lookup or go to Customer > Quick Add Conversation.

Hover the mouse over the different menu options. If the cursor changes to a hand (Hand_Cursor), then click to go to the subject.

HowWith WhomAboutCreate Outlook TaskCreate BookingOpen Conversation FormFollow up on thisIFStatementEnquiryFollow-upDurationPipeline PositionCustomer Credit ControlCustomer ExtraDeleteCustomer EquipmentSaveCustom TabLoyalty CardsClassificationBank Card DetailsContacts & addressesFinancial InfoGeneral
Customer Conversations

Customer Conversations

Columns in the Conversation Form

Columns in the Conversation Form Explained

Employee & Date

When you type in the note field the employee an date field will be populated.

Follow Up

The date you want to follow up on this conversation.

Note

A note about the conversation.

With Whom

With whom you spoke.

About

What did you talk about. Select topic from the dropdown. Change in Company > Extra >Table Maintenance

You can set a default in the Employees form

How

How did the contact take place. (E.g. email, visit, telephone etc.). Change in Company > Extra >Table Maintenance.

Completed

Select if the conversation is completed.

I.F

Is Follow Up. Select if this is a follow up of a previous conversation.

Pipeline Position

If this is about a sale, select the pipeline position.

To change the fields go to Company > Extra > Table Maintenance > Customer Tab and select Sales Pipeline

 

Sales Pipeline Overview:

The Sales Pipeline helps track the progress of sales opportunities. To view the pipeline, go to Customer > Extra > Sales Pipeline Overview.

Time Begin

The time will be filled in when you type in the note field.

Time End

Change the time.

Duration Minutes

The time you spend on this conversation.



Pipeline Position

Sales Process Steps:

1) Initial Contact: The salesperson makes first contact with a potential customer.

2) Qualifying the Prospect: The prospect is assessed to determine if they are a viable lead.

3) Lead Validation: The qualified lead is further validated into a sales opportunity.

4) Pipeline Progression: The lead is followed through the different stages of the sales pipeline until the sale is closed.

 

If the context involves a sale, ensure to select the appropriate pipeline position.

 

To change the fields go to Company > Extra > Table Maintenance > Customer Tab and select Sales Pipeline

 

Pipeline Position

 


Right-click Menu

Create Booking

Should you select Create booking you will be re-directed to the Smart IT Calendar/booking screen Calendar/Booking

Create Outlook Task

Once selected, you are re-directed to MS outlook. The contents of the conversation will be embedded in the body of the appointment/task, and you can continue to set and or edit your appointment/tasks.

 

Where is it used?

Customer > Conversations

Sales pipeline overview.

 

Notes

You can set a default 'About' in the Employee Form

 

https://bit.ly/SI_Conversations

Keywords: Appointment - from Conversations,Booking - from Conversations,Create Booking,Create Outlook Task,Customer Conversations,Customer Notes,Duration Minutes,Outlook Task / Appointment,Pipeline Position