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Communication: Cut the cord

Source: Aftermarket Business

How many times has the cord on your phone kept you from doing what you want? Years ago, I was visiting my brother-in-law Rick at his office. He had a portable headset for his phone. I was fascinated by it, and as a “gadget type,” I had to buy one. Back then, they were hard to find, so I ordered it online. Now every office supply stocks them.

Why was it helpful? No sore neck. Also, I could walk to the car when the customer had a question about tires, exhaust or anything that a quick look would help explain. For those who you who have bays, you know that most customers think about their needs after they drop off the car. I could even talk on the phone while changing oil. What a time-saver.

The one I use fits any phone, multi-line or single-line. It worked equally well in the shop and the parking lot outside. I stopped guessing and making things up, got more done and had the freedom I was always looking for.

A good wireless headset is worth the few hundred bucks it will cost you, and it uses nickel-metal-hydride batteries just like my Honda Insight.

I bought one for the office manager, and now we can’t work without them.

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