Tell Sports Chek

• Sports Chek appreciates all feedback as time and comments about a local Sport Chek store will help improve their customer service
• All survey feedback will remain strictly confidential and will be used for research purposes only (aka to increase the sales at Sports Chek)
• All customers who finish the survey in full will be entered into a sweepstakes drawing for a $1,000 in cash prize

The Tell Sports Chek survey is a bit on the lengthy side as it will take between 8 to 10 minutes to complete for most customers (but the $1000 prize drawing makes the time worth it).  All survey responses will be collected by Lemon Tree Opinions, a third-party research firm who Sports Chek has hired out.

Tell Sports Chek Survey Sweepstakes

• Open to all Canadian who are 18 years of age or older
• No purchase is required to enter
• Limit one (1) mail-in Entry per envelope per day
• Winners will be notified within 24 hours of the drawing
• Lemon Tree Opinions is not responsible for any costs associated with claiming any prize

To enter the $1000 cash draw without purchase please write to: Lemon Tree Customer Feedback Sweepstakes, Lemon Tree Opinions, 1670 Bayview, Avenue, Suite 501, Toronto, ON, M4G 3C2.  Please include the contestants name, address, telephone number, e-mail address on an 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of paper and submitting same by pre-paid mail.

Those who failed to win a prize but would like to see a list of winners (or a copy of the official rules) should write to: Lemon Tree Customer Feedback Sweepstakes, Lemon Tree Opinions, 1670 Bayview, Avenue, Suite 501, Toronto, ON, M4G 3C.

Please dial 1-866-533-9927 ext.6 for any questions in regards to the Tell Sports Chek survey or info@lemontreeopinions.com or customers who prefer to email.  The Sports Chek corporate office is headquartered at 824 41 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3R3, Canada and can be reached by phone by dialing 403-717-1400.

Primary References

1. www.tellsportchek.com

Tell Your Retailer

• IKEA customers can provide feedback in regards to their purchase
• In return they could win a $500 in IKEA gift card
• The $500 in IKEA gift card can be used at any Canada IKEA location but cannot be combined with a coupon

The Tell Your Retailer survey will take between 8 to 12 minutes to complete and all feedback will be gathered by Lemon Tree.  IKEA/Lemontree would like the customer to provide as little or as much feedback as they would like and all answers/feedback/information provided will remain strictly confidential and will be used for research/customer service purposes only.

Tell Your Retailer sample questions

• Not including your most recent visit to IKEA, how long has it been since your previous trip to IKEA?
• Overall, how would you compare your shopping experience at IKEA Edmonton to that of other IKEA locations? (this question is rated on a 0 to 10 scale with 0 being bad and 10 being great)
• Which sections of the store did you purchase a product from during your last visit to IKEA? (i.e. office furniture, bathroom vanities & cabinets, cookware or bakeware, rugs, home decor)

While taking the Tell Your Retailer survey please avoid using the  “enter” key to submit a survey response and do NOT use the forward and back buttons on the browser’s navigation bar to move forward or backwards in the IKEA survey.  Please note a costly purchase is not required to enter the Tell Your Retailer sweepstakes and contestants can enter without purchase by writing to: Lemon Tree Customer Feedback Sweepstakes, Lemon Tree Opinions, 1670 Bayview, Avenue, Suite 501, Toronto, ON, M4G 3C2.

IKEA

• Netherlands based ready-to-assemble furniture company
• Founded by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943
• Operates in Europe, Asia, North America (most of the sales in North America comes from Hipsters living in the United States), Oceania, Africa, and the Atlantic regions

IKEA has more than 140,000 employees and is a private company.  Customers who would like to subscribe to the IKEA catalog should join their IKEA mailing list (this annual catalog is based on a first come first serve basis as it is extremely popular and usually sells out by the Spring).

Primary References

1. www.tellyourretailer.com

Seventeen Shawn Concert

• Enter to win a trip to Nashville to see the iconic Shawn Mendes in concert live
• The promotion will run from May 24, 2016 at 12:01 AM. ET and ends on July 4, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET
• The grand prize winner MUST be able to attend the Shawn Mendes concert on August 7, 2016 in Nashville TN

The Seventeen Shawn Concert promotional sweepstakes is open to all legal residents on the United States who are between the age of 13 and 29 BUT residents in the states of Alaska and Hawaii (to include Puerto Rico) are not allowed to enter.  The lucky grand prize winner will be notified by phone or email on or around July 5, 2016.

Seventeen Shawn Concert Comments

• The winner will be allowed to bring one friend at no additional charge
• The prize packages includes airfare and hotel stay PLUS a $500 check that should be used on food and beverages
• Total approximate retail value for all prizes awarded in the Seventeen Shawn Mendes Sweepstakes is listed as $2,700
• Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received

Anyone who would like to see the name of the lucky winner should write to: Seventeen Magazine, Floor 10, Seventeen Shawn Mendes Nashville Getaway Sweepstakes Winners’ List, Hearst Communications, Inc., 300 West 57^th Street NY, NY 10019.  Please note that the winners list request associated with the Seventeen Shawn Concert sweepstakes should be made within 2 months of July 4, 2016.

Primary References

1. Seventeen Shawn Mendes Nashville Getaway Sweepstakes Offical Rules
2. www.seventeen.com/shawnconcert

Shell Account Online

• Customers who have a Shell credit card can logon to manage their account, including making a payment, checking the balance, and more
• To help keep financial information as safe as possible, Shell recommends changing the password to a credit card account at least once every 60 to 90 days
• Shell credit cards let customers finance their fuel purchases, and only work at Shell stores (for gas or for purchases made in the store)

The most popular Shell credit card is the “Drive For Five” card that lets users save 5 cents on every single gallon of gas purchased, including Shell’s famous nitrogen enriched fuels. There is no limit to the amount of discount Shell customers can receive. Shell’s “Drive For Five” card even lets users add their family members at no charge, and provides convenient online access broken down by each user.

Shell Account Online Comments

• With Shell’s Platinum Select Mastercard, cardholders actually save double the amount of the Drive For Five Card: 10 cents every gallon of Shell gas
• Any Shell credit card has the highest level of security, and gives cardholders zero responsibility for any unauthorized purchases

More to Know About Shell

Shell is an oil company that’s the American branch of the Royal Dutch Shell company.

• Is the market leader with about 25,000 Shell locations across America
• Has their headquarters located in Houston, Texas and employs over 22,000 workers in the US (and about 93,000 employees worldwide)
• Converting Texaco stores to Shell stores was called “the largest re-branding in American history”

To contact Shell about a credit card issue:

• Shell Card Payments, P.O. Box 9001011, Louisville, KY 40290-1011
• 1-800-331-3703

Primary references

1. www.shell.accountonline.com

Tell Little Chef

• Provide feedback to Little Chef in regards to a purchase
• Upon completing the survey customers will be entered into a €250 prize draw
• In order to take the survey customers will need the Little Chef receipt number

The Tell Little Chef survey will take about 5 minutes to complete and all feedback will be used to improve the quality of the food and service at this popular roadside restaurant.  Please note the Tell Little Chef receipt number can be located in one of the following locations:

1. At the bottom of the Little Chef receipt next to the letters “Inv”
2. Towards the top of the Little Chef receipt next to the letters “Chk”

Those who do not have the receipt number will not be able to provide feedback and will not be able to enter the Tell Little Chef survey sweepstakes.  Customers will also be asked to provide their name, email address, date of birth, and phone number.

Little Chef

• United Kingdom based Roadside Restaurant Chain
• Founded by businessman Sam Alper in 1958
• Has around 70 locations

Little Chef caters to travelers looking for a “Olympic Breakfast” and can often be found next to a Travelodge motel or a petrol station.  The company employs around 1110 people and is owned and operated the prestige Kout Food Group.  Must try menu items at Little Chef include:

• The Olympic Breakfast (as previously mentioned)
• Breakfast Butty (bacon or pork with bloomer bread)
• Steak and Red Onion Baguette
• Jacker potatoes with Cheese and Beans (hint: add bacon to this dish)
• Cod and Chips

Popular side orders include the Chips and cheese £2.49 (great for little kids), Cheesy garlic bread £2.99, Birds Eye garden peas £1.49 (a good option for people on a diet), or the Fried red onions £0.89.  The Little Chef corporate office is based at KFG Restaurants 3 – 5 Willen Field Road, London, NW10 7BQ and can be reached by phone at 08000 258 400.

Primary References

1. www.tell-littlechef.com

Cred Control

• Medical institutions in Virginia have used the Credit Control Company to help collect on past due debts since the 1950s
• Customers who want to make a payment on a debt that’s being handled by Credit Control Company will need to make sure they have their EDP number
• Credit Control Company charges medical offices some of the lowest interest rates on debts, and has one of the highest rates of recovery, making them one of the most popular medical debt recovery services in Virginia

Payments for a Cred Control Company debt can be made online with any major credit or debit card, and will be applied instantly. If a customer is receiving calls from Credit Control Company or they received a mailer with information about a late payment, making a payment online is the fastest way to make the account current. If a customer doesn’t know their account information, they can look it up with an EDP number. If a customer doesn’t have their EDP, they will need to contact a representative of CCC to make a payment over the phone.

Credit Control Corporation

• Has a history that dates back to 1953, giving them over 50 years of experience in the debt collection field
• A member of ACA International since 1973, ensuring that their debt collection specialists are some of the most trusted and reliable
• Every one of Credit Control Corporation’s employees is an ACA Professional Credit Collection Specialist

Credit Control Corporation is a financial company that specializes in recovering debts owed to medical institutions in Virginia. Over 500 medical facilities work with CCC, primarily because they have very low fees with a high rate of debt recovery, plus a network of licensed, bonded, and insured collection professionals. CCC also offers their clients secure online access 24 hours a day.

To contact a representative of Credit Control Corporation:

•  757-873-3332
• info@credcontrol.com

Primary references

1. www.credcontrol.com

Samsung Smart Switch

• Allows a customer to transfer contacts, photos, messages, memes, and more from their old phone to the new Samsung Galaxy
• This transfer service works with the GALAXY S7 phone or the THE GALAXY S6 OR EARLIER
• The entire transfer process should take less than 5 minutes to complete

The Samsung Smart Switch service is free to use and requires the customer to connect their olde phone to the Galaxy S7 (of Galaxy S6) using the included USB connector and the cable from their previous phone.  Once the cable has been connected to customer will have to select which items they would like to transfer (i.e. images, PayPal App, music, contacts) and then wait a few minutes for the transfer to process.  The Samsung Smart Switch service works best with customers who are trying to transfer items from a Android, iOS or BlackBerry OS device.

Samsung Smart Switch Comments

• Super easy to use and only takes a few minutes
• For a wire transfer, device must be a Galaxy devicee with Android 4.3 or higher, iOS 5 or higher, or BlackBerry 7 OS or lower
• Those who do not have a USB cable from their old phone or the USB connector for a wired transfer to a GS7 can look into using the wireless options
• The Smart Switch service can also be used to transfer items from a PC or MAC
• All apps are reinstalled, not reinstated
• Smart Switch will automatically locate and install the necessary drivers

Any questions about the Samsung Smart Switch program can be directed to 1-855-795-0509 or take advantage of the Smart Switch live chat service.  Please note that the customers old content will not be overwritten by using the Smart Switch service (i.e. current contacts and SMS messages will remain intact).  BUT when transferring a game (i.e. Angry Birds, Candy Crush) the customers progress on those games will NOT be transferred.

Primary References

1. www.samsungsmartswitch.com

Service Home Loan

• The ServiceHomeLoan service lets mortgage customer make a payment on their loan, apply for a new home loan, refinance their current home loan, and more
• This web site provides mortgage access to customers of CU Members Mortgage, Colonial National Mortgage, and Community Bankers Mortgage
• Mortgage payments sent to Service Home Loan can be mailed in, processed online, through Western Union Quick Connect, or paid on the phone via bank draft at 1-888-477-2728

Customers who do not have an account with Service Home Loan can register for one by providing their Colonial’s Mortgage Account Number, the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number, and their property ZIP code. Service Home Loan offers FHA, VA, conventional, and other types of mortgages based on each customer’s specific needs. To apply for one of those loans from ServiceHomeLoan.com, customers will need to know their loan account number, plus their basic personal information like name, address, and phone number.

Service Home Loan Comments

• The mailing of new mortgage loan coupon books is actually based on the state that the property is located in
• Customers should use the coupon book mail out schedule to find the right payment schedule for their property
• For most customers, a new coupon book will be sent out in January

Mortgage coupon books are usually mailed for the first time within 4 to 6 weeks after closing date.  Please note for Service Home Loan customers in Ohio, Nebraska, Mississippi, North Dakota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia, their books will be mailed in July

What Should Customers Do If They Receive A Property Tax Bill?

In the vast majority of cases, Service Home Loan receives tax information directly from the county tax authority. But if customers do receive a bill, they’re asked to send that bill to Service Home Loan’s address at PO Box 2988, Fort Worth, Texas 76113 or fax at 817-390-2313.

To contact a representative of ServiceHomeLoan.com

• 1-800-937-6002
• Mortgage Services, Attn: Payment Processing, 2626 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-7109
  

Primary references

1. www.servicehomeloan.com

Samsung Bonus MGO Gift

• Submit a bonus gift online in regards to purchasing a new Samsung product
• Customers can also check the status of a claim or update their contact information
• In order to submit a claim the customer will have to provide the exact date that the Samsung product was purchased

The Samsung Bonus MGO gift claim process should take less than 2 minutes to complete and customers will be required to submit proof of purchase (in the form of a receipt or invoice number) with the Samsung gift claim.  An example of an Samsung Bonus gift promotion is:

• Promotion: $100 M-GO
• Gift Media: UN55JS850DFXZA
• Purchase Dates: 4/1/2014 – 5/31/2016
• Submission Deadline: 5/31/2016

Yes all gift claims will have a deadline in which the Samsung customer will have to make the claim by or the gift will become void.  To complete the claim the customer will have to provide an email address in good standing, their name, address, the Samsung Serial Number, and the retailer in which the Samsung product was purchased (i.e. Best Buy, Real Deal).  Please note that the serial number can be located on the back of the Samsung TV and is not the number from the box.

Looking to contact Samsung about a MGO Gift? (three options)

• 844 980 2204
• Samsung Bonus, Inc. Samsung Bonus c/o The Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc. P.O. Box 1919 Memphis, TN 38101
• samsungbonus@acbcoop.com

When providing an email address associated with the Samsung Bonus MGO gift offer please use an email address that the customer has access to as it will be used to send the activation code (the email address will also be used in order to check the status of a claim online).  All claims must be received within 30 days of purchase and please allow 2 weeks for the gift to be delivered.

Primary References

1. www.samsungbonus.com/mgogift

Geek Squad Service Request

• Allows customer to replace a device under the Geek Squad Protection Plan
• Supported devices associated with the service are iPads, iPods, and cell phones
• Customers are required to provide the Geek Squad Protection number

The Geek Squad service request program allows customers to check on a current service request or create a new request.  To create a new request using the Geek Squad service request program the customers will have to provide their name, Geek Squad Protection (GSP) number or the e-mail address used at the time of purchasing the Geek Squad Protection plan.  Those who forgot the email address they used when making the purchase will have to go through a bothersome recovery process (it is best to simply use the GSP number if available).

Geek Squad Service Request Comments

• Some request are subject to a service fee
• The Geek Squad service fee can be paid using any major credit card (i.e. Visa, AMEX, Discover)
• For devices with carrier plans: primary account holder information for pre-activation
• Most phones purchase after 9/1/13 will be subject to a costly service fee
• Best Buy can be reached at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289)

To check on the status of a current replacement device request the customer will have to search for the product via the product number, Geek Squad protection number, or the device ID (i.e. IMEI, ESN, or serial number).  Please note customers that are looking to replace an external battery or accessory should dial-up a Best Buy Part Store at 1-866-933-5552.

Please NOTE that Geek Squad Protection Plan excludes damage resulting from abuse, cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality (customers are not allowed to obtain a replacement just because the device has a scratch on it), devices completely submerged in liquid (tossing a phone in a swim pool for example), and software issues.

Primary References

1. www.geeksquad.com/servicerequest

Renew New Yorker

• Provide an email address and password to renew a New Yorker magazine subscription online
• Those who have a The New Yorker‘s digital edition subscription can also renew this feature online as well
• The renewal process will take less than 2 minutes to complete

Those who have any questions about the renewal process can dial a New Yorker customer care agent at 800-825-2510 or use the live chat option that is available with the service.  Customers who are seeking old issues of the New Yorker are in luck as they can request old editions via the online archive service.  This service allows a customer to obtain an old New Yorker article or even a favorite cartoon from years past (the online archives will contain media dating back to 1925).

New Yorker Magazine

• New York based magazine
• Delivered 47 times a year to subscribers
• Specializes in commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons, and poetry

The New Yorker magazine was first released in 1925 and has more than 1 million subscribers today.  The magazine is owned and operated by Conde Nast and is extremely popular with people living in the Eastern United States.  The New Yorker magazine was the brain child of husband and wife team Harold Ross and Jane Grant (who was a popular New York Times reporter at the time).  The New York Magazine is available on Amazon [Print + Kindle] for $39.97 which is about 20% lower than the cover price.

Primary References

1. www.renew.newyorker.com

Rebate HughesNet Rebate Form

• Apply for a residential or business/Government rebate online
• In order to start the rebate process customers will need the date of purchase along with the HughesNet rebate code
• Claiming the rebate should take less than 3 minutes to complete

The Rebate HughesNet service is free to use and customers who are eligible for the $50 cash back promotion should allow up to 10 weeks for the check to arrive after installation (please note a rebate form is NOT required if eligible for the $50 cash back promotion).  Customers who are not sure of their order date should check their email from HughesNet or provide their phone number and the zip code at orderstatus.hughesnet.com.  HughesNet customers who have an online account can also login to view recent purchases and the date associated with the purchase.

Rebate HughesNet Rebate Form Comments

• Easy to use
• Does not charge the customer a fee
• The customers first bill will provide the promo code need to claim the rebate
• Customers who lost their receipt will want to contact the store in which the product was purchase to obtain a duplicate receipt
• Please allow a minimum of 5 weeks from the date of mailing the Hughesnet rebate request before inquiring on its status
• Some rebates are limited to 1 per person, per household or per purchase period

Please note if the rebate is received but the name is spelled wrong the customer should use the HughesNet rebate contact form to reach out to a customer service agent (please allow up to 3 business days for an agent to make contact).  Generally speaking a HughesNet customer service agent will attempt to contact the customer in regards to the misspelled name between the times of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Monday thru Friday).  Customers are encouraged to leave a phone number but they can provide an email address instead if desired.

Primary References

1. Promo-Trak Rebate FAQ
2. www.rebate.hughesnet.com rebate form

HughesNet Pay My Bill

• Pay a bothersome bill online associated with Hughes Network Systems LLC
• To start the online bill payment process customers will need their Site Account Number (SAN) and the zip code associated with the HughesNet account
• Please note the Site Account Number (SAN) is the customers HughesNet account number

The HughesNet Pay My Bill service is free to use and can also be used to simply view a current or previous bill online.  When making a payment using this service customers will need a valid Visa, Discover, MasterCard, or American Express credit card (it does not appear customer can use PayPal to pay a bill online).

Hughes Communications

• Maryland based satellite-based communication company
• Founded in 1971 by eight investors most of whom were alumni of Comsat Laboratories
• The company’s name was originally called Digital Communication Corp

Hughes Communications is owned and operated by EchoStar (who are a global satellite services provider and developer of hybrid video delivery technologies).  Hughes has more than 1900 employees and annual revenues topping 1 billion US Dollars.  The Hughes Communications corporate office is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, United States but they also have other major offices in India, Nevada and Germany.

Primary References

1. www.hughesnet.com/paymybill

21st Mortgage Online

• Make a payment online associated with a bothersome loan from 21st Mortgage
• Please note customers looking to make a payment online will need a bank account that is in good standing (checking or savings account)
• Paying a bill online with 21st Mortgage should take less than 2 minutes

21st Mortgage Online is free to use and requires a customer to register before they can make a mortgage payment.  New customers will be required to create a new account with a new User ID and Password… once the account has been created the user will need to select the “Manage Bank Accounts” link to set up their bank account information.

21st Mortgage Loan Comments

• Customers are not allowed to be pre approved for a specific loan amount under any circumstances
• 21st Mortgage WILL issue loans to homes without a permanent foundation as long as the applicant has a good credit score
• When applying for a loan the customers will have to provide the Year, Make, and Dimensions of the home in question
• Applicants are not required BUT are highly encouraged to make a down payment
• Mobile Homes in the state of Alabama must be 20 years of age or younger in order to obtain a loan
• 21st Mortgage will be responsible for appraising the home’s value

Any questions about the 21st Mortgage Online service can be directed to a customer service agent at (800) 955-0021 ext. 2900 between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (EST) Monday thru Friday.  Those looking to reach the firm via US mail can write to: 21st Mortgage, PO Box 477, Knoxville, TN, 37901.  21 Mortgage Online customers whose loan is secured by real property, inquiries under RESPA regarding possible errors in the servicing of a home loan or requests for information can be mailed to: 21st Mortgage Corporation Customer Inquiries 620 Market Street, Suite 100 Knoxville, TN 37902.  When sending written correspondence please include the customers 21st Mortgage account number on the mailing.

Primary References

1. www.21stmortgageonline.com

WOW Way Pay Bill

• Access a WOW Way account online to pay a bothersome bill
• In order to gain account access the customer will have to provide their username and password
• WOW Way customers who are new to the service will have to go through a short registration process before they can pay down a bill online

The WOW Way Pay Bill service is free to use and super easy once the customer has set their account up online.  New customers who are registering for the first time will have to provide their WOW Way account number plus the phone number that was provided.  An online account will allow the WOW Way customer to Stream Online Content, View and Pay a bill, and access the refer a Friend promotion.

WOW Way Pay Bill Comments

• Customers can make a payment with any major credit card (i.e. Visa, American Express)
• Most customers are encouraged to sign up for auto payments to ensure they never miss a bill
• WOW will charge customers a “Sports Surcharge” when they subscribe to any WOW cable TV service
• Payments will post almost instantly
• Customers who sign up for Safe Pay will not receive monthly billing statements in the mail
• All services associated with WOW will appear on one bill

What are some of the better WOW cable/Internet packages?  WOW! Choice Annual Plan at $39.99 (this is the bare bones plan which is good for small households on a tight budget), WOW! Choice Monthly Plan $79.99, and the WOW! Choice Monthly Plan $109.99 (this is designed for large households wanting  7 + devices and tons of popular TV watching options).

Any questions about the WOW Way Pay Bill service can be directed to 855-496-9929 or 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (this number can also be used for most WOW Way customer service realted questions).

Primary References

1. WOW Way Billing FAQ
2. www.wowway.com pay bill

Lowes Foods Experience

• Provides feedback in regards to a Lowe’s Food purchase
• The survey will take less than 8 minutes to complete and customers who finish the entire survey will be entered into a sweepstakes prize draw
• All feedback will be used to improve the service at the Lowes Food location in question

The Lowes Food Experience survey will require the customer to have the survey code from their receipt and Internet connection as the feedback cannot be provided over the phone or via US mail.  Assuming the customer finished the entire Lowes Food Experience survey they will be entered into a monthly sweepstakes drawing where they could win a $100 Lowes Foods gift card (which can be used at any Lowes Food location in the United States).

Lowes Food Experience Comments

• No purchase is required in order to enter
• The drawing is open to all legal residents in the states of NC, SC or VA who are 21 years of age or older
• Contestants who have one a gift card within the last 30 days are not eligible
• Limit one (1) entry per household and/or e-mail address, per quarter and all entries become the exclusive property of Lowe’s Foods, LLC.

The odds of actually winning the Lowes Food Experience survey prize draw will depend on the number of eligible entries received (the approximate Retail Value of all prizes is listed as $500).  All lucky Lowes Food gift card winners will be notified around the 15th of each month at the email address they provided at the time of taking the survey.

Lowes Food

• Winston-Salem based grocery retailer
• Has right around 100 locations
• Annual revenues around 1.5 billion US Dollars

Consumers who shop at Lowes Food more than a few times per month should consider the Fresh Rewards program.  This program rewards customers when shopping at Lowes Food  via Instant rewards, gas rewards, digital rewards and special promotional rewards.

Primary References

1. www.lowesfoods.com/experience

Survey WOW Way

• Take a short survey related to a WOW product or purchase
• The feedback provided will never be sold and will be instrumental in helping WOW WAY provide customers with the best service possible
• The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete

The Survey WOW Way can be used in regards to new installs, service calls, or front counter issues when visiting a local WOW office.  Those who take the New Install/Service Call Survey will have to provide the technicians ID number (this number should be on the WOW sales receipt), how long ago the WOW service call took place, and what type of service call (i.e. cable, Internet, phone).  Those taking the front desk counter survey will be asked to provide the Customer Care Representative ID number, how long ago the counter visit took place, and the purpose of the visit.  Once the survey is completed the customer can opt in to receive information about service enhancements or new product introductions that WOW may be using in the future.

WOW (aka Wide Open West)

• Denver based cable TV company
• Considered the 9th largest cable provider in the United States
• Founded in 1996

Besides cable the firm also provides landline telephone and broadband Internet services to their customers.  WOW is managed by the stern task masker Steven Cochran who is listed as the Chief Executive Officer and President.

Current WOW customers who refer a friend can earn a $25 credit on a future bill and their friend will also receive a $25 off credit.  Please note an email address is not required in order to take advantage of the WOW refer a friend program as WOW! will provide the customer with a referral code which can be provided to the friend to use when they sign up for service with WOW!.

Primary References

1. www.survey.wowway.com

Wendy’s Wants To Know

• Take a super short survey in regards to a purchase at Wendy’s
• Customers will need the Wendy’s store number, date of visit, and the time of visit in order to begin
• All information provided will be used to increase the quality of the service and food at the Wendy’s location in which the visit took place

The Wendy’s Wants To Know survey is operated by the Service Management Group and customers will be asked a variety of questions about their dining experience (i.e. questions about the food purchase and questions about the employees that were working on that particular visit).  Please note that the Wendy’s Wants To Know survey will never share the customer’s information with any third parties and all information/feedback provided will be kept confidential.

Wendy’s Wants To Know Comments

• Requires Internet connection
• Will take less than 5 minutes to complete
• The Wendy’s customer should receive a reward for taking the survey (either a coupon or a sweepstakes entry)

Wendy’s is a Ohio based international fast food restaurant chain with more than 6400 locations world-wide.  The firm was founded by the legendary Dave Thomas in 1969 out of Columbus, Ohio.  Wendy’s is considered the worlds third largest fast food burger resturant placing behind McDonald’s (no surprise here) and Burger King (who has around 15,000 locations).  Must try menu items when visiting a Wendy’s include:

• Dave’s Hot ‘n Juicy 1/4 Lb. Single (this burger is named after the founder and features a quarter-pound of beef on a buttery bun)
• Jr Bacon Cheeseburger (bacon and a burger… whats not to like here?)
• Cheesy Cheddarburger (cheese, cheese, and more cheese)
• Grilled Chicken Go Wrap (designed for those who are looking to eat healthy and avoid fat)
• 5-piece Chicken Nuggets (ideal for kids)
• Sour Cream And Chives Potato

Customers who visit Wendy’s on a frequent basis should consider signing up for the WendyMail promotion which will provide the customer with promotional coupons and news related to Wendy’s.  The Wendy’s corporate office can be reached at (614) 764-3100 (please do not contact this number in regards to the Wendy’s Wants To Know survey).

Primary References

1. www.wendyswantstoknow.com

Talk To Fridays

• Take an extra short survey related to a T.G.I. Friday’s visit
• The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete
• T.G.I. Friday’s will not share the customers name with the employees

The Talk To Fridays customer survey will require the customer has the survey code from the TGIF customer receipt along with the time of visit (the time will be located at the top of the T.G.I. Friday’s customer receipt).  Please note that the survey will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity and the customer will have to start from the beginning.  The Talk To Fridays guest survey is operated by the Service Management Group and they will be charged with the task of insuring all feedback is sent to the general managers of each Fridays location.

T.G.I. Friday’s

• Texas-based casual dining chains
• Known for their happy hours in which customers can obtain cheap drinks (when compared with other hours)
• About 1000 locations

T.G.I. Friday’s was founded in 1965 by Alan Stillman and Daniel R. Scoggin.  Today the firm is owned and operated by Sentinel Capital Partners and TriArtisan Capital Partners.  T.G.I. Friday’s competes with other popular casual dining chains to include Chilis and Applebees.

Must try menu items when visiting a T.G.I. Friday’s?

• Dragonfire Salmon (served with an amazing kung pao sauce sauce with pineapples)
• Jack Daniel’s Chicken Sandwich (grilled chicken breast with a to die for Jack Daniel’s glaze SAUCE and onion fries)
• Jack Daniel’s Pulled Pork Sandwich (see above but pork)
• Shrimp Key West
• Bbq Chicken Wrap (this can be a somewhat healthy dish… just ask for it plain)
• Any of the burgers (these burgers are not as good as the Wendy’s double stack)

The Talk To Fridays customer survey should reward the customer with a coupon assuming they complete the survey in full.

Primary References

1. www.talktofridays.com

Start Your Avon

• Start the online appointment process with Avon
• Customers will be expected to pay the one-time $15 appointment fee
• The Avon appointment kit will be shipped directly to the customer and includes everything they need to start making some easy cash

The Start Your Avon service requires the customer to provide their name, mailing address, email address, primary phone number (this can be either a business line or cell phone), and the Avon reference code.  Please note those who do not have a Start Your Avon reference code will not be able to complete the online appointment process.

Start Your Avon Comments

• Users are encouraged to access the New Representative Center where they will find new tools to help you get the Avon business up and running on all fours
• Any questions about sales should be directed to the users Sales Leader or District Manager
• Once the user has received their Avon account information they should create a personal online business site/profile
• All contacts are required to verify their Identity to help protect against fraud

Avon Products, Inc

• New York City based American international manufacturer and direct selling firm
• Founded in 1886
• Caters to the stay at home mom selling beauty, household, and personal care products

Avon was founded by a down on his luck door-to-door salesman David H. McConnell in September of 1886.  After have little success selling used books to New York homes he decided to try another route and starting selling perfumes out of his small office at 126 Chambers Street.  Today the firm has more than 36,000 employees and annual revenues in the billions.  The Avon Products Inc. corporate office is headquartered at 777 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 and can be reached by phone by calling 212-282-7000.  Firms that compete with Avon for market share include Mary Kay, L’Oreal, and Revlon.

Primary References

1. www.start.youravon.com