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 Key Features
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-django-helpdesk has been designed for small businesses who need to recieve, manage and respond to requests for help from customers. In this context *'customers'* may be external users, or other people within your company.
+django-helpdesk has been designed for small businesses who need to receive, manage and respond to requests for help from customers. In this context *'customers'* may be external users, or other people within your company.
 
 * Tickets can be opened via email
 * Multiple queues / categories of tickets