April 26, 2024

Little Extras That Will Ensure Customers Return To Your Spa

The world seems to be getting busier and everyday lives are more stressful than ever before. So much responsibility is put on everyone to achieve so much and juggle a multitude of tasks each day. Therefore, the spa and beauty industry is booming. People need a regular escape in their suburbs, town, or city where they can relax, unwind, and treat … [Read more...]

Cast A Love Spell, Over Your Customers

In business, it's not good enough just to have people buy your products, what you really want, is for them to be loyal fans of your brand and where relevant to act as advocates too. However, getting them to be in love with your products to that extent can be something of a challenge. Although, there are some clever strategies that can make such a … [Read more...]

BC Hydro hasn’t decided consequences for customers refusing Smart Meters

The installation of BC Hydro’s Smart Meters is wrapping up, but it seems people who keep refusing a meter may not have to face consequences for continually saying no. Cindy Verschoor with the Smart Metering Program says Hydro will to work with customers who refuse meter installation by answering their questions and addressing concerns. The … [Read more...]

Granville Street store claims work at Orpheum Theatre is keeping customers away

The City of Vancouver is coming under fire from a Granville Street army surplus store. The shop's manager claims work at the Orpheum Theatre -- is hurting sales. Crews are working on the Orpheum's vintage sign -- with several trucks blocking the area in-front of the theatre. But employees next door at "Camouflage" claim they showed up to work -- … [Read more...]

Microsoft launching Windows 8 on October 26th for new and upgrade customers

The title says it all, folks -- Microsoft's newest operating system will hit the masses starting on October 26th, nearly three years to the day after the launch of Windows 7. Just days after the company previewed Office 2013, we're now told that Steven Sinofsky has affirmed the date at MS's annual sales meeting, but it's not clear if that's a … [Read more...]

Hydro to credit card customers: check your bill

A website glitch has BC Hydro issuing a warning to customers who paid their bill by credit card. Spokesperson Jennifer Young says credit card information was not being encrypted. She says customers who notice something awry with their statement contact BC Hydro. Young says the glitch was on a third party website and has been fixed.  "We would … [Read more...]

Canon’s waterproof PowerShot D20 now shipping: customers who purchased this item also loved Swimmies and flip-flops

Planning on trekking down to Costa Rica this summer? How's about a jaunt to Moorea? Or, you know, the local YMCA. Wherever your summer (or winter, for those south of the magical equator) journeys take you, Canon's PowerShot D20 is eager and willing to capture memories without worrying over being splished or splashed. The aforesaid waterproof camera … [Read more...]

The Cloud: Enabling Mobility, Engaging Customers

Join us for a morning on trends and opportunities in the Mobile Cloud. How do you measure the success of your apps? Most developers would answer "number of downloads", but with an average app lifespan of just 60 days, it's important to look towards engagement. Keeping users engaged in your app and service is crucial to extending its lifespan and … [Read more...]