The Client

INDUSTRY
Services
LOCATION
Australia
Challenge
Before using a CRM, Frank’s Towbars & Exhaust managed bookings via a paper-based system. This caused problems when multiple staff needed to access bookings simultaneously.
They required a central repository for customer data so they could share information effectively and avoid booking conflicts or lost details.
Approach
The business reached out to an expert consultant recommended by their prior experience, and together they mapped out their requirements: a booking system that could handle multiple users, store customer data centrally, and support efficient re-scheduling and booking management.
They implemented the CRM and customised it to suit their workflow, including a drag-and-drop booking calendar so staff could reschedule bookings easily while still having customer records at hand.
Solution
With the CRM implemented, all customer bookings and records are stored in one shared system. Staff can make or adjust bookings simultaneously without needing to wait on a single paper diary.
The CRM allows double-click access to each customer’s record when booking, giving full context to any staff member handling the booking.
It also tracks customer history and purchase activity, allowing staff to better understand each customer’s needs and tailor services accordingly.
The business now uses the CRM to run its own marketing campaigns (emailed specials, promotional offers) directly from the system.
Experience
Booking has become far easier and more flexible: changing a booking date is just a drag-and-drop action, and staff always have the customer’s data at hand.
Customer history tracking means the team knows prior services and preferences, allowing for more personalised and consistent service with each visit.
Marketing outreach is now more targeted and manageable, helping to bring customers back for service or upgrades, strengthening customer relationships and improving retention.
The smart thing about the system is that now if someone changes the date of their booking, they can drag and drop the booking into a new date. It is very easy to use, all we have to do is double click on a particular booking and we have the customer’s details at hand.
Tony Jarvis
General Manager — Frank's Towbars & Exhaust
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