Has Anyone Used CS Hotlines???

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Was just wondering if anyone has used these guys and if you have any feedback on them... below is the email they sent me...

http://www.cshotline.com/

Email Content

We understand Small Computer Business. As you are into computer repair business, partnering with us will help you grow to next level of your business rapidly. We are not looking to work with your clients but to work with you and only you. We want to help you save more time so you can find more customers for your business. CS hotline works with the calls that rob your time every day and calls that are after hours or weekend calls.

Here are 3 examples that you will be familiar with
(Example 1)

It’s Friday and one of your customers is on the internet and gets a virus. Starts to panic and calls your business. Gets a voice-mail recording and it will be Monday before you can help them. This customer is not able to access internet and feels like they have lost a part of their life. You know facebook waits for no one. In our experience we have found that if that person can pay 50 to 75 dollars that night and be logged in all weekend they feel this is a great deal. They know they have messed up and it will have to be fixed.

(Example 2)

Customer working at home cannot get their printer to print, needs someone to look at it because they have a meeting next day. They need someone to help them right away. Our world is working round the clock. People need 24/7 technical support and they dont only need it they want it.

(Example 3)

People do not like to bring anything to a computer store and leave it there to fix it. So if they can stay at home after work and someone works on after dinner they are very happy. It can be fixed keeping in mind their time schedule . Yes, they have someone to remotely access their computer and also they can see all the work going on and after the first time service the customer is very comfortable with it and loves it.

Are you thinking?

These people are going to take my customers? No, we do not want your customers. We are a service provider to you. We will be branding your business and logo on every phone call and software respectively. You will have a complete log of every customer and what they wanted and what was fixed.

Is this a great way to help my customers? Yes, not only will you make money round the clock and on weekends but also you will be having a peace of mind. NO MORE Monday mornings you have 10 calls waiting for you. Another plus is if they have a hardware problem you will not have to pay for the call and the customer is aware that they need to bring their computer to your shop because CS Hotline has told them. You did not have to pay for the call but you will get the hardware work.

What is our service plan and does it cost me money up front? NO
Services we propose
We have 2 proposed plans. They both will save you time and money and allow you to forward your calls to 24/7 Technical Support.

Try – Out plan (FREE TO YOU) is good for computer business that may only have a few calls a month or if you have not ever used a remote service. This will allow you to see the value. With Try-out plan you will get a Web-form which you or your customers may fill to get a callback from our technicians instantly. Click here to see the demo.

Elite plan (only $99 a month) is a full time service for your customers, 24/7/365 anywhere in the world plan. Your customers will have program script that will always be accessible on their computer. Whenever they have any problem they will always see your companies name on their PC. Customers visiting your web site will also have access to download the remote connect software.

Feature of Elite Plans
1. Branded Software with Remote Tech Support for PC & MAC
2. Phone Branding with All phone charges are included
3. Local / Toll Free Number which you can give it to you customers
4. Use CSHotline Virtual Terminal to charge your customers.

• For more details on both plans please visit www.cshotline.com/support-plans.html
• To listen to our sample call please visit http://cshotline.com/CShotline_com_Sample_Call.mp3
• To View a screen short of the Customize Desktop Application http://cshotline.com/screen1.pngc
• To sign up and download the service agreement http://cshotline.com/howto.html
• To contact VP of cshotline.com mike 6466526683
Someone from our office will call you shortly to setup an appointment with CSHotline Business Manager.
You may also call us at 1-800-916-1213 and we will be glad to answer all questions and concerns.
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Thanks & Regards
CSHotline.com
 
CS Hotline

I also just recieved some info from them. Have you used them yet? or tried it.
Not shure if I like the idea of somebody else contacting my customers? Tho I could use the nights and week ends off!
 
Talk to Dan of ACRBO, he uses it solely for his remote support site and knows the guy who runs it.
 
Well, my only problem is that on their FAQ page, they state their call center is in INDIA... :confused:

Currently MOST people I talk to regarding their opinions on Tech Support are NOT fond of dealing with "foreigners"... Especially Indians are difficult to understand on the phone... I like the concept of a "support partner" but NOT from India...

Just my thoughts...
 
Yes I am using CSHotline and I also have known the creator of CSHotline Mike for many years. I have had numerous conversations with Mike over many projects and typically they would be around 4-5a.m. east coast time when I have been on the road becuase that was the easiest time for us to connect with each other.

As far as CSHotline contacting your customers like someone mentioned. I have no concern with that at all. Mike and his crew is not out to "take" customers from anyone. This concept is built upon trust and that is the only way it would ever succeed and Mike knows that.

As far as them being in India...yep they sure are. But, as far as understanding on the phone, I understand Mike and others I have dealt with that work for Mike as well if not better then some people I deal with on a daily basis. I also know alot of people complain to me that "I called Dell support and they were in India and I could not understand anything"....Well so far that is a non-issue with Mike and CSHotline and I don't see it ever becoming an issue.

I work with, team with, brainstorm with anyone that to be is giving 100% and devoted to something. I personally do not care where they live or anything else about them for that matter. If I lose 10% of my remote support due to CSHotline being in India I really could care less because I know that the product/service is a top notch setup...
 
Talked to Mike @ CS Hotline yesterday, pretty much grilled him on a variety of subjects from handling unresolved calls, wait times (pretty much zero), tracking call notifications, level of tech experience, etc. He was very pleasant to talk with. I received the general impression he is a savvy businessman. All sounds like a very good well thought out business plan / operation.

There is (as someone else has previously mentioned) the concern of "they are in India"; I personally have zero issue with that; but from a business prospective I do have to look at will my client base have an issue with that? Overall would this help or hurt my business?

Dan, would you mind sharing from a % standpoint what your ROI is with CS Hotline?
 
Talked to Mike @ CS Hotline yesterday, pretty much grilled him on a variety of subjects from handling unresolved calls, wait times (pretty much zero), tracking call notifications, level of tech experience, etc. He was very pleasant to talk with. I received the general impression he is a savvy businessman. All sounds like a very good well thought out business plan / operation.

There is (as someone else has previously mentioned) the concern of "they are in India"; I personally have zero issue with that; but from a business prospective I do have to look at will my client base have an issue with that? Overall would this help or hurt my business?

Dan, would you mind sharing from a % standpoint what your ROI is with CS Hotline?

From a business prospective I looked into that also and to date have had no issues. We do a follow up with all customers and never has any complained about the location of the tech support. That is not to say it will "never" happen but it can happen with anyone doing remote support.

And yes Mike is a savvy businessman but he also is a businessman that cares about others which in this industry is not easy to find. I've dealt with Mike for years and have full trust and faith in him.

Our remote sessions typically run anywhere from $75-$150 per session. Pay Mike like $29 so we either clear around $45 or $120, usually on the higher end.

With my setup way too much going to deal with the remotes and seeing that we provide "nationwide" remote service no time to mess with it. So i'm more than happy to pay for a service that gets me profits with no issues.
 
Thank you for the info; Mike is getting some additional references for me today.

Funny side note, I did a test call via the web based app a few minutes ago, when I told them it was a test call, the first thing they asked was "Is this Dan?" lol
 
That is funny because before I posted I thought i'd mess with them and hit them up on chat...I think it was Kathy I chatted with....

I like keeping them on their toes..
 
Im very interested in this aswell i also talked to mike and he explained everything i needed to know! The best part is that it has the ability to make your business 24/7 and they're not really taking away customers since your getting paid no matter what. I think this will do well with the annoying customers aswell since you dont have to really deal with them cause you can just forward them to the hotline. For a $99 setup fee its worth a try and if it works it can go a long way.

Pretty much think of it as expanding your business. I might put them on my website after i join for added income with little to no effort:D
 
Could someone tell me how to get in touch with Mike I cannot find his contact details. Thanks...
 
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