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6 things a customer service rep won’t tell you
It’s not your fault. When you call a company’s “800” number with a problem, no one tells what to say – or what not to say.
It’s not your fault. When you call a company’s “800” number with a problem, no one tells what to say – or what not to say.
The Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance claim denied after bike accident
John Frow pays for his airline tickets with $601 in credit. But then he has a bike accident and cancels his trip. When he makes an insurance claim, Access America turns him down, believing he didn’t suffer any financial loss. Now what?
John Frow pays for his airline tickets with $601 in credit. But then he has a bike accident and cancels his trip. When he makes an insurance claim, Access America turns him down, believing he didn’t suffer any financial loss. Now what?
Case dismissed? Travel insurance won’t cover my canceled tour
Catherine Markland was looking forward to her Ecuador trip with Friendly Planet this month. She had a litte extra peace of mind because she’d purchased an insurance policy for her flights through Access America.
Catherine Markland was looking forward to her Ecuador trip with Friendly Planet this month. She had a litte extra peace of mind because she’d purchased an insurance policy for her flights through Access America.
Ridiculous or not? No credit for your nonrefundable hotel room
True, Jorge Sanchez-Salazar booked a nonrefundable room at the Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan National Airport through Orbitz. And it’s true, too, that he canceled the trip, and that under the rules, the hotel could keep his money — all of it.
True, Jorge Sanchez-Salazar booked a nonrefundable room at the Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan National Airport through Orbitz. And it’s true, too, that he canceled the trip, and that under the rules, the hotel could keep his money — all of it.
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The Wrong Way to Handle Customers Who Badmouth You
There’s a right way and a wrong way to manage your company’s reputation.
There’s a right way and a wrong way to manage your company’s reputation.
A Smarter Way to Protect Your Company’s Reputation
Most companies try to manage their reputations after the fact. By then, it’s too late. There’s a better way.
Most companies try to manage their reputations after the fact. By then, it’s too late. There’s a better way.
Are Customers to Blame for Cheap Products and Services?
With the price of goods and services getting “too good to be true,” what quality should customers expect–and companies deliver?
With the price of goods and services getting “too good to be true,” what quality should customers expect–and companies deliver?
Why A Bad Review Is Good For Business–Seriously
Smart companies aren’t afraid of clients and customers griping online. They embrace the negative feedback–and come out ahead.
Smart companies aren’t afraid of clients and customers griping online. They embrace the negative feedback–and come out ahead.
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