Lessons in Communication From the Virtual AAPEX Experience

Lessons In Communication From The Virtual AAPEX Experience

New technology means your conversations about service opportunities and payment methods don't need to be difficult.

Customer service comes in many different styles, but one thing is always in fashion – good communication. During the recent Virtual AAPEX Experience, Doug Kaufman, editor of ShopOwner, talked with Tim Allbritten from BG Products and Jesse Meddaugh from 360 Payments about how their very different products foster very similar conversations.

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