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FHAVI

Ecommerce Operations & Virtual Assistants

Customer support that follows your policies and protects your reputation

FHAVI manages your support inbox or helpdesk using your policies, approved templates and clear escalation rules. Customers get accurate, courteous replies; you keep control of refunds, exceptions and sensitive cases.

The problem

Support quality affects disputes, reviews and repeat orders

In dropshipping, most customer questions are about shipping times, tracking and returns. Slow or inconsistent replies can turn a simple question into a dispute or chargeback that is costly to resolve.

We handle routine questions consistently and escalate anything that needs your decision.

Who this service is for

  • Stores receiving a steady volume of customer emails or chats
  • Merchants who want consistent, policy-based replies
  • Owners who want support handled without hiring in-house staff

Problems we address

Common customer support issues we work on

  • Slow replies and unanswered emails
  • Inconsistent answers about shipping and returns
  • Disputes that could have been resolved earlier
  • No record of recurring customer issues

Deliverables

What the work includes

The exact deliverables for your project are confirmed in your written scope.
  • Inbox or helpdesk management

    Replies in Gmail, Shopify Inbox, Gorgias, Zendesk or a similar tool.

  • Order status replies

    Tracking lookups and accurate delivery updates.

  • Response templates

    A library of approved replies based on your policies.

  • Returns and refunds administration

    Collecting details and preparing requests for your approval.

  • Escalation rules

    Clear handling for chargebacks, complaints and sensitive cases.

  • Support summary

    Regular reporting on volume, common issues and suggested improvements.

Scope

What's included — and what isn't

Clear boundaries keep projects on budget and avoid surprises.

Included

  • Support during agreed working hours
  • Replies in English based on your policies
  • Template creation and upkeep

Not included

  • 24/7 or live phone support, unless specifically agreed
  • Refunds or compensation without your authorization
  • Helpdesk software subscriptions
  • Handling legal claims or regulatory complaints

Pricing

Customer Support pricing

Starting prices in USD. Third-party costs such as apps, subscriptions and ad spend are excluded unless agreed.
Ecommerce Customer Support starting prices
ServiceStarting price
Customer supportMonthly$299–$799/month
Store operations managementMonthly$399–$999/month
See pricing for all services

Related packages

Fixed-price packages that include this type of work, with stated limits.

Engagement process

How we work on this service

  1. Step 1: Policy review

    We review your shipping, returns and refund policies and the questions customers ask most.

  2. Step 2: Templates and rules

    We draft reply templates and escalation rules for your approval.

  3. Step 3: Go live

    Support starts within the agreed hours and volumes.

  4. Step 4: Review

    Regular summaries highlight recurring issues worth fixing at the source.

FAQ

Customer Support questions

More answers on our FAQ page.
Which helpdesk tools do you use?
We work with the tools you already have, such as Gmail, Shopify Inbox, Gorgias or Zendesk. If you don't have one, we can suggest options.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
No. Support is provided during agreed working hours, and your templates will set customer expectations accordingly.
Which languages do you support?
Support is provided in English as standard. Ask us if you need another language.
How is customer support priced?
Dedicated customer support is $299–$799/month, depending on message volume, channels and coverage hours. Smaller volumes can be covered by a virtual assistant hour allowance.

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Hand over your support inbox

Tell us your typical daily message volume and the tools you use.

Prefer email? Write to md@fhavi.com