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The Telephone And Your Business
"Mr. Watson -- come here -- I want to see you.". These were the first words spoken over our beloved telephone in 1876 by its inventor Graham Bell to his assistant in the next room (Thomas A. Watson). I have posted Grahams hand drawn diagram below, in case you want to re-wire your office.
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"Mr. Watson -- come here -- I want to see you.". These were the first words spoken over our beloved telephone in 1876 by its inventor Graham Bell to his assistant in the next room (Thomas A. Watson). I have posted Grahams hand drawn diagram below, in case you want to re-wire your office.
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According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
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The telephone must be the single most important tool for business today. It therefore shocks us that many people have little or no phone skills at all. Bad phone manner drives existing and prospective clients away in droves.
How many times have you phoned a company with a simple question that would lead to the purc
The telephone must be the single most important tool for business today. It therefore shocks us that many people have little or no phone skills at all. Bad phone manner drives existing and prospective clients away in droves.
How many times have you phoned a company with a simple question that would lead to the purc
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
ase of a product or service? A time when you had to press the latest lotto result on your keypad only to be left on hold for 30 minutes. Then to be greeted by somebody who really just wants you to go away and die? Somebody who thinks of you as just another bloody call, a nuisance or interruption to his or her day. Your heart sinks and you feel an overwhelming frustration
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
build up inside you. Your defensive walls are raised at a million miles an hour and before you know it, you went from being happy (like picking daisies), to looking at engaging in verbal combat with this person. I know myself that there are several companies that I need to phone but keep putting it off as I know that I will be left on hold until the next ice age (well alm
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
st). Due to this fact alone I am ready to jump ship as soon as a better deal arises. It is not good business. And definitely does not encourage word of mouth.
Say you ring a business and the answer comes back at you with an upbeat "Goooood morning! Thanks for calling ABC Pyramid Builders, this is King Faruk! How can I help you?". King Faruk talks to you as if he has been
Say you ring a business and the answer comes back at you with an upbeat "Goooood morning! Thanks for calling ABC Pyramid Builders, this is King Faruk! How can I help you?". King Faruk talks to you as if he has been
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
waiting for your call all day. He listens to you, remembers your name, appreciates your call and tries to help you out as much as possible. King Faruk has made you feel good. Ands that’s what it is all about.
First impressions last. So if the phone is the first encounter with your business, make sure it’s a good one. It is vital that your staff understand this too.
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First impressions last. So if the phone is the first encounter with your business, make sure it’s a good one. It is vital that your staff understand this too.
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ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
ere are some easy to implement phone tips:
Always mention your name (and business name) when answering the phone. People like to know with whom they are talking. How do you feel when somebody just picks up the phone with 'Hello'?
Do people keep asking you to repeat your name?
If so, it could be the way you say your name. Try and slow down and
Always mention your name (and business name) when answering the phone. People like to know with whom they are talking. How do you feel when somebody just picks up the phone with 'Hello'?
Do people keep asking you to repeat your name?
If so, it could be the way you say your name. Try and slow down and
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
say it more clearly next time. It will save you time and save people from the embarrassment of asking for your name again.
Don’t see the telephone as an interruption!
Somebody has taken the time out of their day to phone you! It could be your next sale.
Answering your phone after 5pm.
Many people I meet, refuse to answer the phone after 5pm even
Don’t see the telephone as an interruption!
Somebody has taken the time out of their day to phone you! It could be your next sale.
Answering your phone after 5pm.
Many people I meet, refuse to answer the phone after 5pm even
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
hough they are still at the office. However this is the time when you are most likely to make a sale or bring on a new client as none of your competitors are available. At Martin Print, I can’t count the number of times I have answered calls after 5pm and spoken to a client who desperately needed some urgent printing or was unable to phone during the day due to work commi
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
tments. Most business phone calls last no longer than 2 - 5 minutes. Remember that a real person is on the other end, who is more than likely trying to put some dollars in your pocket. Don’t let them down.
Remembering names.
As you know, names are very important. In many cases you will forget the persons name during the conversation. Especially if they have a
Remembering names.
As you know, names are very important. In many cases you will forget the persons name during the conversation. Especially if they have a
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
unusual name. Write down the persons name on a pad you keep by the phone. Forgetting a name during a conversation is embarrassing and doesn’t show much interest on your part.
Return calls promptly.
Often a client is promised a return phone call within a set time frame. Your clients are busy just like you and have things to do. It’s a good idea to return the
Return calls promptly.
Often a client is promised a return phone call within a set time frame. Your clients are busy just like you and have things to do. It’s a good idea to return the
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
all, even if it is to say that you will be calling again later. Your caller will have peace of mind that you are on the case and can go about their business. If you use voice mail or an answering machine, it pays to check the messages often.
Do only one thing at a time.
If you are talking to a client on the phone, make sure that is the only thing you are doin
Do only one thing at a time.
If you are talking to a client on the phone, make sure that is the only thing you are doin
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
g. Focus 100% on the phone call. Phone calls generally don’t take very long. You can check your email or continue working after the call. It is easy to sense that you are not paying attention to the conversation. If you are too busy, either transfer the call to somebody else who can help or return the call at a later time.
No silence please.
Silence is uncomf
No silence please.
Silence is uncomf
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
rtable and people generally don’t like being on hold. If you are waiting for your computer to do something, or anything else for that matter, keep the conversation going with your client. Or offer to phone back.
Dealing with 3 legged 4 eyed bloater monsters.
If you receive a phone call from one of these angry and abusive bad boys, I suggest you get in touch w
Dealing with 3 legged 4 eyed bloater monsters.
If you receive a phone call from one of these angry and abusive bad boys, I suggest you get in touch w
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
th a psychiatrist as you could be losing your mind. No seriously. Hear the person out, get all the details, and if you feel yourself getting all worked up and upset, explain that you will fix the problem or come up with a solution and phone them right back. You can then hang up the phone, calm down and think about the situation more rationally. Otherwise you may act on em
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As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
otions and say something silly and get eaten for dinner. Issues usually arise from misunderstandings which will be much clearer to you once you calm down. When you are ready, phone back as you promised and sort out the problem.
Keep on smiling.
Just like in normal face to face conversation, it is important to smile while on the phone. This will help your voic
Keep on smiling.
Just like in normal face to face conversation, it is important to smile while on the phone. This will help your voic
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
sound happy and friendly.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR).
If you employ one of these systems where callers are asked to key in numbers for different services, make sure that the caller has the ability to get through to a real person as quickly as possible. It is very annoying to spend 5 minutes listening to prompts and pushing numbers before being able to
Interactive Voice Response (IVR).
If you employ one of these systems where callers are asked to key in numbers for different services, make sure that the caller has the ability to get through to a real person as quickly as possible. It is very annoying to spend 5 minutes listening to prompts and pushing numbers before being able to
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
peak to a real person. At Martin Print we always offer the caller to dial 0 to be connected straight to an operator.
Virtual Receptionists.
If you can’t be interrupted by phone calls at certain times throughout the day, it may pay to use a virtual receptionist service. These businesses will answer your calls and pretend to be your private receptionist. Not o
Virtual Receptionists.
If you can’t be interrupted by phone calls at certain times throughout the day, it may pay to use a virtual receptionist service. These businesses will answer your calls and pretend to be your private receptionist. Not o
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As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
nly does this make you look a million dollars but it makes sure you never miss a call as many people don’t like leaving messages on answering machines.
Virtual receptionists are not that expensive. Some charge flat fees per month and some a per-call charge or a mixture of both. You simply divert the phone to their number when you are unable to take calls. Or you could ha
Virtual receptionists are not that expensive. Some charge flat fees per month and some a per-call charge or a mixture of both. You simply divert the phone to their number when you are unable to take calls. Or you could ha
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
e your number permanently diverted and have them put calls through to your mobile or land line when you are available.
Conclusion:
Your telephone calls are very important for the success of your business. Implementing good phone manner will increase your sales and grow your business. Always remember that most of the phone calls you receive could lead to new sales
Conclusion:
Your telephone calls are very important for the success of your business. Implementing good phone manner will increase your sales and grow your business. Always remember that most of the phone calls you receive could lead to new sales
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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