Quotations: A Business SMS Use Case
SMS Text Messaging is a great way for potential customers to text in with specification details and in return they get a quote on the price of a product or service.
The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to quote potential customers for a piece of work: Insurance Brokers, Travel Agents, Estate Agents, Repair Outlets, Price Comparison Sites, Contractors
For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk
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