The ServiceLive Twelve Days of Christmas

Posted by Sarah under Homeowner, Service Providers

On the first day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
A handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Second day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Third day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Forth day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Fifth day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Sixth day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Six buyers paying,
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Seventh day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Seven gardeners a-mowing,
Six buyers paying,
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Eight day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Eight orders posting,
Seven gardeners a-mowing,
Six buyers paying,
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Ninth day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Nine Pros from Lansing,
Eight orders posting,
Seven gardeners a-mowing,
Six buyers paying,
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Tenth day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Ten orders closing,
Nine Pros from Lansing,
Eight orders posting,
Seven gardeners a-mowing,
Six buyers paying,
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the Eleventh day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Eleven dispatchers typing,
Ten orders closing,
Nine Pros from Lansing,
Eight orders posting,
Seven gardeners a-mowing,
Six buyers paying,
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
ServiceLive sent to me
Twelve Plumbers plumbing,
Eleven dispatchers typing,
Ten orders closing,
Nine Pros from Lansing,
Eight orders posting,
Seven gardeners a-mowing,
Six buyers paying,
Five golden ratings,
Four IT techs,
Three installed lights,
Two rekeyed locks,
And a handyman to trim my maple tree!

Happy Holidays all!

Tags: Christmas Carol, Gardeners, Handyman, Lights, plumbing

Patriotism at Work

Posted by Frank under Business News, Service Providers

By Rich at Independent Appliance Installers, Inc.

I received the below email yesterday, which seems to be going around the Internet.  I thought other ServiceLive providers might like to read it if you haven’t already.  It makes me proud to be associated with Sears.

Sears - Christmas shopping has already started!

I know I needed this reminder since Sears isn’t always my first choice. Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven’t withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year?How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up.

Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up reservist employees for up to two years.

I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement it well deserves.

I know I would go out of my way to buy products from Sears instead of another store for a like item, even if it’s cheaper at that store.

I wrote to Sears to see if this was true and here’s the response I received from Sears Customer service:

Dear Customer:

Thank you for contacting Sears. The information is factual. We appreciate your positive feedback. Sears regards service to our country as one of greatest sacrifices our young men and women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen the burden they bear at this time.

Bill
Sears Customer Care
1-800-349-4358

Americans, we do appreciate what they are doing for our military!!!

Source verified by Snopes.com.

Tags: Holiday, Military, Patriotism, Sears, servicelive

Holiday Lighting without the Hassle

Posted by Kirsten under Homeowner, Service Providers

Once every year the country lights up with color for Christmas. Almost everywhere you look, Christmas lights sparkle and brighten every door step, window, and Christmas tree. The multicolored glow of Christmas lights not only light up the cold winter landscape, they ignite the Christmas spirit within us all.

What a unique and fun tradition Christmas lights have become in our society. Bubble lights first dazzled little children in the late 1930’s, and electric Christmas light strings were first used on a tree in 1882. The movie Christmas Vacation set a new competitive standard in holiday lighting, and YouTube now lets us all see some amazing, brilliantly lit homes without leaving our computer screens.

There are so many options available today, including musical lights that create a holiday light show timed to Christmas carols, LED lights, candy canes for the walkway, fabulous carousels, illuminated nativity scenes and other figurines.

Get in the Holiday Spirit without any of the work. ServiceLive can help you install and remove holiday lights. Our pre-screened service professionals are waiting for the opportunity to assist you with your holiday spirit. Just enter your zip code and search under handyman or lawn & garden to see the professionals in your area, name your price and time, and get your home ready for the holidays!

Tags: Christmas Lights, Handyman, Hanging Christmas Lights, Holiday, services

Honesty is the Best Policy

Posted by Frank under Homeowner, Service Providers

Here’s a story about a provider who accepted a service order for $500, but refunded $350 back to the buyer.

The story:

We have a provider who accepted a service order for $500, but he closed it out at $150 because he discussed the situation with the buyer and they collectively agreed there was no need to retile the floor as the buyer would be remodeling their kitchen shortly (Buyer saved $350). Bottom line, I think this provider has a customer for life and I also like the fact that the delivery company recommended ServiceLive.

The service order:

A repeat customer and a recommendation can go a long way for any business.

Tags: customer service, flooring, honesty, service provider, servicelive