Reliance on spreadsheets, paper files and the postal service meant that simple admin tasks had long turn-around-times and digital data didn't exist.
Introduce digital ways of working — streamline processes and increase efficiency.
We carried out an operational review and put together a strategy — setting out how we’d transform the paper-based business into an efficient team of digital natives.
We introduced digital forms of communications to replace the 'writing, printing and posting' process. Where once the team had numerous phonebooks, files and spreadsheets, we brought all historical customer information together in one place.
We trained each different person in relevant digital skills and GDPR. Training took place face to face, over the phone, via email and most was accompanied by step-by-step guides.
Our support continues. We help out with event management and we have recently created their visual identity (logo) and website. We do a little copywriting here and there and we help out with social media when they need it. However, sometimes we simply put our heads together to think of new ideas for future events and campaigns.
Streamlining marketing processes, moving from paper files to digital automation, means that efficiencies have been increased across the business.
By introducing a new website and moving communications from Royal Mail to email, the team now have the ability to collect customer information such as website clicks and email opens — giving them a deeper understanding of how, when and why to contact their customers.
"WE have done more than create a website for us, they have transformed the way we work. We now have a virtual showroom and easy to understand technology that allows us to run campaigns, manage our social media and communicate with our customers in ways that we could never have imagined. What's more, our new digital workplace has allowed our family business to continue trading through a pandemic!"
Sue, Business Owner