Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Appointment Setting - What No One Ever Told You

The first person, the visitor sees is the receptionist. The receptionist duty is to make sure the client has a pleasant visit to the office. The following are a few things the receptionist can do to guarantee a second visit from the client:

She will give him the status report by telling him if he is early, late, or will need to wait five minutes or more past his appointment. You can make the visitor comfortable while he is waiting for his appointment, by offering him a seat in the receptionist area and some refreshments such as coffee, tea, or sodas. Some receptionist areas are equipped with a television to watch while waiting. If the visitor has a coat, you may ask to hang it up for him. Make certain there are current magazines for him to read in the receptionist area or waiting room.

In case of an emergency and the meeting is going to be delayed, the receptionist should apologize to the visitor and ask him to reschedule the appointment. Never keep a visitor waiting more than five minutes. If the visitor arrives early, come out and greet him and accept his apology. If the visitor arrives late, you should also accept his apology.

When seeing the visitor out, you may walk him back to the front office or to the receptionist area and exchange a few pleasantries as you say good-bye. Do not chat at length, but let him know in a polite manner that you have to go back to work.

In case no one ever told you, most people return to the establishment that gave them good service, treated them well and made them feel comfortable. Many people will spend money at places where the price of the service or product is reasonable, the environment is pleasant , they offer quality service, congenial atmosphere, and the staff always makes them feel good. Don't you like visiting an office where the staff is friendly, and they make you fell like part of the family? For this and other reasons, many people keep the same doctor, dentist and hair dresser for years.

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