Tag Archives: Customer Service

Samsung Still Doesn’t Get Customer Service

My wife bought a snazzy new Samsung side by side refigerator and freezer three years ago when we remodelled our kitchen. We had one service call to fix the icemaker under warranty once before, which was handled on a weekday….no … Continue reading

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USAA go read your ads

And then there’s that other paragon of customer service, USAA, the big auto insurer. I’ve been a customer of theirs for over 40 years. But, they raised their rates $20 US per month. Not bad, but I told them I … Continue reading

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VZ no BZ

Today was the day. Not only did Chase screw up, Verizon (VZ) apparently lost my cell phone payment and threatened to cut off service. Turns out, they deposited the check, because it cleared ol Chase, but Verizon can’t figure out … Continue reading

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Bizarre Customer Service

Recently, I wrote a customer service blog praising serveral large companies on good or better customer service. Then, there’s Verizon, my cell phone carrier. Used to be that if you were late on a payment, you just called in, let … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget Your Phone Number

Many companies assume, wrongly, that once they have put up a web site, they’re done with their promotion efforts. Not so. Your company should appear in whatever medium your customers might find you, and with a phone number. If you … Continue reading

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Travis, call Alan

There was an article in the LA Times about how messed up Uber is (not uncommon for a founder-led company), and how Travis Kalanick, the founder is ‘looking for help’, which almost sounded like a psych break was imminent. I … Continue reading

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So, What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions?

No, we don’t mean lose 10 pounds. We mean, for you business owners and CEOs/Presidents out there, what are you going to resolve to do this year, and it doesn’t all have to do with more sales. Here are some … Continue reading

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What Carrier Really Means

OK, the Donald went to bat for the Carrier workers, and good for all. We can probably expect more of this as managements rebalance balance all of their stakeholder interests. We had sent a tersely worded text to our buddies … Continue reading

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3 C’s Can Boost Accountability in Your Workplace

This is the title of an article that appeared in the online version of Smartbrief recently, and really encapsulates what you need to do to increase the accountability of your people. It all starts with Commitment to the company, and … Continue reading

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Here’s Good Customer Service

We always like the publicise good customer service, and we’ve found another one: Wise Foods, who make survival meals, did a unique thing, given their probable size. I and my wife run on insulin maintenance diets, and limit our intake … Continue reading

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