SquareTrade Named as Finalist in 2011 Stevie® Awards

SquareTrade, the #1 rated warranty provider by consumers, today announced its selection as a Finalist in the e-Commerce Customer Service category in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.

The awards are presented by the Stevie® Awards, which organizes several of the world’s leading business award shows including the prestigious American Business Awards.

“We are honored that this esteemed organization has chosen to recognize our dedication to creating a consumer-friendly extended warranty service,” said Steve Abernethy, President and CEO of SquareTrade. “I want to congratulate our amazing customer service team for expertly delivering a level of service that has made us the only warranty company to receive overwhelmingly positive ratings from customers.”

More than 800 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted to this year’s Stevie Awards. There are 25 customer service categories, including Contact Center of the Year, Award for Innovation in Customer Service, and Customer Service Department of the Year. SquareTrade is a Finalist in the e-Commerce Customer Service Category, competing against ChannelAdvisor, CustomInk.com, Fat Brain Toys, SurePayroll and Volusion, Inc.

Stevie Award Finalists were chosen by business professionals worldwide. Winners will be announced on Monday, February 21 during a banquet to be held at the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.

“SquareTrade’s warranty service was designed to delight customers, from our low prices and pressure-free online buying, to our online claims management and 5-day service guarantee,” Abernethy continues. “Being nominated for customer service excellence affirms that we are indeed changing the way consumers think about warranties.”

Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the complete list of Finalists are available at www.stevieawards.com/sales.

About SquareTrade

Founded in 1999, SquareTrade makes warranties that make sense, offering fair prices, no-pressure sales, and no-hassle 5-day service. It offers consumers an alternative to overpriced and under-serviced warranties sold elsewhere. Thousands of 5-star consumer reviews reflect SquareTrade‘s superior warranty experience. SquareTrade is the largest independent warranty provider in the world for consumer electronics and appliances and maintains a price point that is up to 70% less than other warranties. Privately held, SquareTrade is headquartered in San Francisco. For more information, go to www.squaretrade.com.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

Sponsors of the 5th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service include American Support, Infogroup, the Sales Management Association, and ValueSelling Associates.

[SOURCE: SquareTrade]

Team Building and Customer Service Critical for Your Success

With the recent move I made to get a space for the growth of my online business it is time that I think about the culture of my company. I know that soon I will need to bring in Team Members to help assist with the growth. From past experience I know that my online business can grow rather quickly. TEAM BUILDING and a Strong Customer Service are critical for the success of any company, no matter the size. There are many other components that I have to keep in mind such as Insurance, Employment Policies, Compensation and Bonus and other Legalities. Most important is Team Building and Customer Service.

I have worked for companies that employed over 100 employees and understood the importance of team work and creating an environment where your Team Members feel free to be creative and find enjoyment in their work. Customer Service can sometimes take its toll on you. Creating a goal oriented compensation plan and offer Sabbaticals to your Team Members shows them you understand the impact their well being has to your success.

There are many companies that have incredible packages geared at Team Building. You can hire a Human Resource company to help you structure your Team Building plan. You can offer from One Month to 3 Months Sabbatical, back to school assistance, Career Growth, scholarships for their children, special retreats for relaxation for a day or even large Corporate Events to encourage Team Work. This of course varies from the size of your company to the industry you are in.

Now, I expect to hire at least 4 full time and 3 part time Team Members in the next year. Now would be a good time to check out what other companies are offering and create an outline on what my vision for my Team is. A trip to Hawaii would be great. I believe Oprah did this for her Staff and their families. I would like to know what Corporate Events Oprah offers.

eBay has an impressive package for their Team Members (employees) as well as Yahoo and Google. However, Zappos culture and core values have always stood out. Customer Service and their (Team Members) employees are priority at Zappos.

ABC News Nightline interviewed CEO Tony Hsieh over at Zappos. Zappos has grown to sell over a Billion Dollars in shoes and accessories. They could not have accomplished this goal without proper Team Building and Customer Service.

Do you offer sabbatical packages to your Team Members? Does your employer offer any activities to allow you to Re-Charge? If you could create a sabbatical for your Team Members what would it be?

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