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Top 5 things service companies must do in order to survive in this economy

Service companies cannot sacrifice customer satisfaction for their financial bottom line in this economy. I’ve recently had two important and extremely frustrating customer-service experiences, one dealing with a vehicle purchase and the other with a home-warranty company in charge of fixing my home’s broken furnace (I’m sitting at my computer in a 50-some degree room heated only by a tiny spaceheater.)… Continue

Added by Tristan Schmid on February 28, 2009 at 11:31am — No Comments

Top 5 things to do if you’ve lost your job

What should you do if you’ve lost your job? There are a million things you can do, but it’s difficult to know where to start. Even if, like me, you’re blessed enough to be employed in spite of the global economic turmoil, it’s important to know how to rebound if you’re sent packing without warning. Continue reading... Continue

Added by Tristan Schmid on February 7, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Who's leading animal welfare worldwide?

I’m not an eternal optimist. But my faith in the power of hope and courage is stronger than ever, thanks to leaders like Rob Stewart (shark advocate and creator of the film Sharkwater), Paul Watson (founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society), Jill Robinson (founder of Animals Asia Foundation), and Seth Godin (social-media guru and inspiration to leaders/heretics worldwide.)… Continue

Added by Tristan Schmid on February 6, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Adopt, don't shop!

I left Angie's List about a month and a half ago to become Communications and Marketing Manager at the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Many great things are transpiring here with terrific new leadership. Stay up to date with our e-newsletter, by following us on Twitter, or checking

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Added by Tristan Schmid on December 3, 2008 at 4:08pm — 2 Comments

Angie's List Blue House Blog

If you're a member of Angie's List, or even if you aren't, check out the Angie's List Blue House Blog. Though we're now nationwide, Angie's List is based on the near east side of Indianapolis and operates out of a bunch of (mostly) old buildings. The publication department that produces Angie's List magazine and the Angie's List podcaContinue

Added by Tristan Schmid on September 22, 2008 at 3:51pm — No Comments

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Is "real time" killing real news? 17 Replies

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