ServiceCEO Monthly Newsletter
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May 2006
 


In this issue:

ServiceCEO Plays Key Role in Growth of Franchise
Prizes Galore for Beta Program Winners!
New Industry-Focused Training Classes
Additions and Changes to ServiceCEO Video Library
Tips:
ServiceCEO Tips of the Month
Promotions:
New Referral Program

 
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  ServiceCEO Plays Key Role in Growth of Maid Services Franchise

When Kevin and Sheila Jamieson opened a maid service company in 1992, they relied on a old DOS program to run their business.

Royal Maid EnterprisesAfter Royal Maid Enterprises franchised in 1995, the Jamiesons realized that in order to succeed in their business, they would need a more sophisticated business management solution - and that's when the company turned to ServiceCEO to handle the franchise's day-to-day operations. Since then, the company has successfully grown to 35 locations in Florida and company officials credit ServiceCEO as one of the key reasons for the company's success.

Find out more. Read Royal Maid Enterprises Success Story.

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Prizes Galore for Beta Program Winners!
 
 


The recent success and completion of the ServiceCEO 6.0 Beta Program could not have been realized without the assistance and dedication we received from our customers. Thanks again to all of you who participated and a special thanks to the following 6.0 Beta Program Contest winners who walked away with some really cool prizes.

ServiceCEO 6.0 Beta Program Contest Final Results:

1st Place: Robert Slusser of COIT Services, winner of a 50" Plasma TV


2nd Place: Charles Robinson of Kleen Teem Services, winner of a supercharged Dell Desktop Computer


3rd Place: Kevin Ridge of Ridge Electric, winner of a Sirius Satellite Radio and Lifetime Subscription

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Most Valuable Beta: Debbie Smith of APP Consulting, winner of an iPod Nano

We look forward to your help in our next Beta program and we encourage those of you who did not participate in the 6.0 Beta Program, to do so next time.

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New Industry-Focused Training Classes

In our continuing effort to provide our customers with the most relevant and useful training we can, we have decided to add a series of Q&A training sessions for specific industry groups:  Computer and Telecom, Residential and Commercial Cleaning, Building Repair and Maintenance, Outdoor Maintenance, and Appliance Installation and Maintenance.  Each industry group class will be offered once per week.

The new training classes schedule will begin on Monday, May 1st.

According to Insight Direct Director of Customer Experience Anthony Nygren “these classes come directly from feedback from customers.  We heard that they love the Q&A format, but were excited about the opportunity to learn from the questions of businesses like theirs.”

In addition to the standard Q&A moderated by Insight Direct, the classes will also provide an opportunity for similar businesses to talk directly to each other and share “best practices.”

To see which classes are offered when, please check the schedule at right, or visit our web site.

Read descriptions of the new classes. 

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Additions and Changes to the ServiceCEO Training Video Library

We wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to find the pre-recorded video you need, so we have just re-organized our videos into a comprehensive video library, organized by topic.  In addition to the new organization, we have also added brief descriptions of all the videos.

We have also made a major addition to the Library with the completion and posting of our new Implementation Training Series videos.  The Series is divided into 10 "Essential" videos and about 30 "Optional" videos. 

The "Essential" videos are a step-by-step guide to configuring ServiceCEO so that you can begin practicing customer and job data entry.  Just watch these videos in order, practice along with them, and you will be ready to get started!  The "Optional" videos cover all the other items found in the "Lists" and "Options" menus.

If you have any comments about the videos, e-mail Anthony Nygren.

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Tips


ServiceCEO Tips of the Month

Improve Directions With Updated MapPoint Maps

We recently heard from some frustrated customers who have not been satisfied with the outdated MapPoint maps information they've been using.

Through our Discussion Boards, we learned about this great tip that should help those of you who are experiencing the same issues.

You can update MapPoint maps by purchasing Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 ($20-$30) and following these steps:

1. Install Streets & Trips 2006.
2. After installing Streets and Trips - reboot your computer.
3. Rename the Data directory in MapPoint to Old Data.
4. Copy the Data directory from Streets & Trips to MapPoint.
5. Copy the file USADemo.mdb file from MapPoint OldData to MapPoint Data

This tip and many other useful tips can be found on the many Discussion Boards we offer through our Member Center.

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Tell Us What Standard Reports You Want to See

Insight Direct is in the process of adding some standard reports to ServiceCEO and we're looking for our customers to give us some input and suggestions.

Here's how you do it:

To make suggestions, log onto our Discussion Board on this topic: (http://ws3.insightdirect.com/IDBB/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=655)

You can also complete a report request by downloading and filling out the Custom Report Kit.

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Promotions

New Referral Program: Your Chance to Win Cash, More Cash and a Trip to Vegas!

If you know someone who could benefit from ServiceCEO, let us know. By referring someone, here's what you could win:

$10 Amex Cheque 5% of purchase Las Vegas trip

  • $10
  • 5% of the purchase
  • a trip to Las Vegas

How It Works

  • Just click on the "ServiceCEO Referral Program" link in the "Additional Resources" section of the Member Center home page.

  • Read the program details, take a few minutes filling out the form, and click "Submit."

  • As long as you submit a valid potential customer of ServiceCEO, YOU WIN!

To refer someone, log into our Member Center.

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Mark Your Calendar

NCSG

2006 ARCP Executive Leadership Conference
May 3-5, 2006
San Diego, CA

Visit Insight Direct in the Exhibit Hall.

Find out more



ServiceCEO Training Classes

Join a Class

As of May 1st

Every Monday

  • 11 am EST - StartingRIGHT
  • 12 pm EST - Computer & Telecom Services Q&A
  • 2 pm EST - ServiceCEO Q&A
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Every Tuesday
  • 10 am EST - Basic Training
  • 12 pm EST - Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services Q&A
  • 2 pm EST - ServiceCEO Q&A
  • 4 pm EST - Implementation Q&A
  • 5 pm EST - StartingRIGHT
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Every Wednesday
  • 10 am EST - Payroll
  • 11 am EST - Basic Training
  • 12 pm EST - Building Repair & Maintenance Services Q&A
  • 2 pm EST - ServiceCEO Q&A
  • 3 pm EST - StartingRIGHT
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Every Thursday
  • 10 am EST - Implementation Q&A
  • 12 pm EST - Outdoor Maintenance Services Q&A
  • 1 pm EST - StartingRIGHT
  • 2 pm EST - ServiceCEO Q&A
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Every Friday
  • 9 am EST - StartingRIGHT
  • 11 am EST - Crystal Reports Q&A
  • 12 p m EST - Appliance Install & Maintenance Services Q&A
  • 2 pm EST - ServiceCEO Q&A
  • 4 pm EST - Basic Training
Referral Program

Your chance to win cash and a trip to Las Vegas.*

To refer a company to us, please complete the Referral Submission Form in the Member Center and we will contact your colleague.

Referral Submission Form

* See program details in the Member Center for more information.
















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