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FASTSMS http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog Delivering your Message ... Guaranteed Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:17 +0000 en hourly 1 Order Tracking: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/05/14/order-tracking-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/05/14/order-tracking-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:17 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=852 On many websites you can track the progress of your order by signing in if you have an account. Giving customers the option to receive such updates via text is a cheap and easy way to gather mobile information as well as improve brand image.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to track orders: High St Retail, Online Retailers

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/05/14/order-tracking-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Health Information: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/05/07/health-information-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/05/07/health-information-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 08:00:33 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=850 International Health organisations can now provide support to those travelling abroad by SMS; this is particularly helpful for those travelling for long durations through many countries, such as backpackers.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to provide health information: Health Organisations, Tourism Boards, Travel Companies

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/05/07/health-information-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Tourist Information: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/30/tourist-information-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/30/tourist-information-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:18 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=848 Many holiday destinations are now publishing a ‘Textline’ with promotional materials for tourists to text in to asking questions ranging from travel information to directions to places of interest and personal emergencies.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to provide tourist information: Tourism Centres, Hotels, Holiday Resorts, Sites of Interest

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/30/tourist-information-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Reservations: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/23/reservations-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/23/reservations-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:56 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=846 Reservations by SMS while abroad are fast becoming as common as within the UK, with many Networks abolishing roaming charges tourists are becoming more able to use their mobile phones whilst travelling.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to manage reservations: Restaurants, Sites of Interest, Hotels, Holiday Resorts

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/23/reservations-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Hotel Communications: A Business SMS USe Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/16/hotel-communications-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/16/hotel-communications-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:52 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=844 In many Hotels around the globe guests can now check in or out by SMS as well as issue instructions such as ‘Make‐up room’ and even order room service. In return, the hotel gets mobile contacts and can send urgent messages to guests while they are out of the building as well as promotional messages for the hotel bar & restaurant.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to communicate with guests: Hotels, Holiday Resorts

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/16/hotel-communications-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Account Alerts: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/09/account-alerts-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/09/account-alerts-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:00:49 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=842 Subscribers receive alerts by SMS when their account reaches a certain threshold; this limits issues such as over usage. Replies can even be sent with instructions on how to proceed, such as halting a service or that the subscriber will be making payment etc.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to send Account Alerts to customers: Banks, Retail, Subscription Services

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/09/account-alerts-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Product Purchases: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/02/product-purchases-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/02/product-purchases-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:00:59 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=840 By registering with a company for a virtual account, which can either be pre‐paid or invoiced, customers can place orders and make payment by text, perfect for important orders or services.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to receive orders from customers via text: Retail, Wholesalers, Suppliers

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/04/02/product-purchases-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Credit Checks: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/26/credit-checks-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/26/credit-checks-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:20 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=834 Using our API, out of office staff can text in a name or account number along with a keyword to request credit checks or specific account information.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to request account information: Sales Departments, Financial Departments

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/26/credit-checks-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Discount Coupons and Vouchers: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/19/discount-coupons-and-vouchers-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/19/discount-coupons-and-vouchers-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:00:46 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=831 Using a Virtual Mobile Number potential customers text in with a keyword to receive a discount code for a particular product or service, redeemable at point of purchase. This is not only a great way to promote a product or service and increase sales but also builds your database for future marketing messages.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to distribute discount coupons and vouchers: Retail, Nightclubs, Ticket Outlets, Entertainment Venues

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

]]> http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/19/discount-coupons-and-vouchers-a-business-sms-use-case/feed/ 0 Product Launches: A Business SMS Use Case http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/12/product-launches-a-business-sms-use-case/ http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/2012/03/12/product-launches-a-business-sms-use-case/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:00:46 +0000 Oliver http://www.fastsms.co.uk/blog/?p=829 You can use SMS Text Messaging to create awareness for a new product and stimulate initial sales by broadcasting product specifications, launch dates and even run related competitions.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to launch new products: Retail, Consumer Products, Entertainment & Media Companies, Promoters

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

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