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May 8th, 2009Why Customer Feedback is Crucial!
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Word of mouth is always great when you seek services and have no idea where to begin. But sometimes, there are projects around the home that require a specialist for an array of odd things you may need done. Too often, there are no suggestions from family or friends. However, there’s an alternative to having to “shoot in the dark” when choosing a service provider for your many projects.
Rely on feedback from homeowners like you!
QwikBids offers a unique rating and feedback system that’s easy to understand and is always completely free to consumers. Aside from word of mouth, feedback from other homeowners is the most reliable way to know you’re getting the best deal in addition to supreme workmanship.
Consumers have an incentive to leave feedback too. For their feedback, QwikBids donates $10 to the charity of their choice! How cool is that?
Very recently, a homeowner decided it was time to visit QwikBids with an assortment of projects that needed to be done. From what we could tell, she was looking for one company to come in and do it all. She placed her bid request (always free!), got numerous bids and scheduled a reputable handyman to come out to do the work.
After the work was completed, she happily gave feedback. She wrote, “Dan is the best! He is very knowledgeable, efficient, honest and his prices are very fair. He did a great job on fixing a messy electrical problem I had in my master bathroom. Dan is the first person I will call when I need any electrical, plumbing or repair work done in the future.”
This feedback will help many in choosing a service provider, but this is also very favorable to Dan, as he has now established a customer relationship through his performance and fairness. Good job, Dan!
What’s more, the customer chose Sequoya Elementary School for the $10 donation. She had her projects done superbly at a great price, and helped our kids!
It all starts with all-important feedback. Visit QwikBids today to take advantage! It’s free to consumers, plus you remain anonymous until you choose a service provider. Convenient, easy and just makes sense!
An “Ultimate” Outing for QwikBids!
October 23rd, 2009Cathy’s Clips
The staff had a wonderful time at the Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. We had an exhibitor’s booth awaiting us when we arrived. We’re getting good at this so set up went very qwik this time around!
In our industry, we have found that the bulk of consumers that generally use services to locate quality service providers are overwhelmingly women. So we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to put on display the ease and convenience of using QwikBids for their next home project. We got their attention! The busy woman is looking for ways to avoid having to endure the task of looking for a service provider. Demonstrating how QwikBids takes the pain out of locating a service provider that will treat customer’s right, was relatively easy.
We handed out literally thousands of our cards, and explained to all who we are and how we not only benefit consumers and service providers, but also charities. Attendees were very adamant in saying what a great idea QwikBids is and how they plan on utilizing our service on their next home project!
The Expo went on for two days. The first day, Valerie Bertinelli spoke about empowerment, and her battle with weight loss. It was a very heartfelt speaking engagement, and a very crowded one. Women from around the Valley applauded Valerie for her courage and determination.
Speaking of courage and determination, the second day of the Expo presented Olivia Newton-John (who was accompanied by her new husband, John Easterling). Olivia expressed her battle with cancer, and the resulting victory overcoming it. According to her, a new lease on life and outlook in the future has forever been changed. She is reaching out to women globally in an effort to raise awareness of cancers that plague women from every walk of life.
How could we not applaud both Valerie and Olivia? The entire gang loved it!
This is just the beginning for QwikBids, a business that’s in the business of helping others and showing all other businesses that profits are not the only issues that need to be addressed. As many of you already know, QwikBids is modeled for charities as well. The recession has affected everyone, so it’s a breath of fresh air knowing that when you use QwikBids, you’re giving back to the community.
It seems we are in recovery, and we’re bouncing back! Stay tuned for more events the QwikBids team attends. And if you see us, drop by and say hello!
A Short Take on Bathroom Remodeling
October 21st, 2009QwikBids Investigates – Brian M. Smith
According to Remodeling Magazine in 2007, Americans spent an average of $15,000 remodeling their bathrooms. The resulting value rose in those same homes to about $12,400. Here we are two years later, and as you can imagine, that margin is even bigger now.
Time and again I have heard do-it-yourself remodelers say they regretted doing the project themselves. The projects took long hours and the material cost was still an issue. So, we’re going to steer this one to the professionals. In doing so, you’ll want a minimum of 3 quotes from reputable, licensed and insured remodelers and contractors. A few references from each that are verifiable are also highly recommended, as well as seeing photos of some of their work. These tasks take time, so why wouldn’t you go to a source that has taken care of it all for free? Yes, you read it correctly: FREE! Simply go to QwikBids for your remodeling needs. It’s really a no-brainer.
Having a smart contractor for your remodeling needs will make the entire process easier, and any good service provider in this field will work with you on maximizing the value added to the home through the project. Besides the choice of materials and new bathroom additives, it’s also recommended that you get advice from an experienced interior designer to make certain all of your ducks are in a row.
We set about talking to folks that have undergone the experience firsthand, and got some surprising feedback. Darlin Smith, of Ocala, Florida, indicates that she wished she’d gotten someone else to do most of the work from a skilled service provider. “I tried to take on the project myself, but realized I would need help with many things, such as removal of the tub and help with the plumbing. I also didn’t know anything about electrical,” she says.
Another home owner, Susan, was very unhappy with her remodeling project. She was quick to put in her 2 cents, “I’ve found the biggest challenge with any home repair is when you don’t have a choice but to hire someone; finding one that will actually show up, do the job (and do it well), and finish it within the agreed-upon estimate and timeframe.”
So it’s obvious what the main concern of consumers is. And if we told you there was a way to avoid a nightmare and stress by offering only service providers that are already prequalified wouldn’t you take advantage? If there was a service that allowed you to remain anonymous until you chose between multiple bids, already having the licensing, insurance and references checked out to save tons of time would you take advantage? It’s free, what are you waiting for? Go to QwikBids today!
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