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Your Computer Friends wins Angie’s List Super Service Award 2011!

Wilmington Business Earns National Recognition For Excellence In Customer Service

Your Computer Friends receives the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Wilmington NC, February 14, 2012.   Wilmington-based Your Computer Friends,

a computer repair service, has earned the coveted 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award.  Only 5% of all companies rated on the popular consumer review site meet the eligibility requirements necessary to be considered for the award, and even fewer actually receive it.

 

“It is really gratifying to have our service model validated.” said Your Computer Friends owner Susan Kadar.  “Our primary objective from the beginning has been take the best technical talent and marry that with the best customer service.  We took a look at the key issues facing most companies regarding computer use, maintenance and repair, and developed some very effective, process-oriented solutions.  Knowing you have a secure backup, a competent technical staff, and friendly customer support when you are ‘on the ledge’ are just some of the reasons our customers keep coming back year after year.  We answer our phones with dedicated staff, and are therefore available when our customers need us most.  And we have an internal testing process for technicians that guarantees the best, fastest service on-site or in the shop.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

“We absolutely know that the technical quality of our work must meet our customer standards from our seniors to our HIPPA compliant practices.  I am proud to report that we have not once lost customer data since we opened our doors in April of 2006.  We have however, recovered quite a bit of data that our customers didn’t expect us to be able to, saving them thousands of dollars in rework time, and peace of mind in a theft case,” said Kadar. “We have operational policies and capabilities in place that our long-term customers appreciate, offering everything from basic computer training to encrypted cloud storage, Google Apps business email, web design and more.

If we don’t have what you need, we know who does.”

 

Your Computer Friends extends their philosophy of doing good work by consistently giving back to the community.  They hold computer recycling events 3 times a year, in January, April and September, and have recycled

over 8 tons of equipment over the past 6 years.   Your computer friends also repurposes computers for non-profits, and have donated equipment to Communities In Schools, More at Four, the Senior Center of Brunswick County, and the Cape Fear Literacy Council, on whose board of directors Kadar serves.

Your Computer Friends was founded by Susan Kadar after a career in high-level operations and project management positions with Fortune 50

communication companies, including AT & T and Verizon.   For more information on Your Computer Friends, please visit yourcomputerfriends.com.

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How to pick a good computer repair company.

Your Computer Friends saw this article and agree with many of the things in it.  We have been in business almost 4 years and have an excellent reputation – and, we take credit cards.  Check out the article and our online testimonials.

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/55039702.html?elr=KArks:DCiUo3PD:3D_V_qD3L:c7cQKUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr

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Computer Donations Needed

At long last we have found a deserving charity for COMPUTER DONATIONS.  Many of our customers are looking for a venue for good usable computers when they upgrade and we have finally found one!

Communities in Schools of Cape Fear (CISCF) is dedicated to facilitating the connecton between community resources and the public schools of New Hanover and Pender Counties for the purposes of helping young people learn, stay in school and prepare for life. CISCF works in partnership with public schools to identify and connect students, many in jeopardy of dropping out, with the community resources they need to stay engaged in school. CISCF offers programs in area schools and brings community resources, services, parents and volunteers together to help meet students’ needs. With mentoring and tutoring support, students can concentrate on learning and educators can concentrate on TEACHING!  see link http://www.ciscapefear.org/

We contacted CIS a few weeks ago and they have given us a ‘wish list’ of items that includes Windows XP Desktops or better, flat panel monitors and working wireless laptops.

If anyone has older (working) computers and would like to donate them, you can drop them off at our shop location: 3816 Oleander Drive.  If the computer has a simple problem we will fix it and we will also clear the hard drive of personal data.  Please do not bring non-working (does not power on) computers or computers that are over 5 years old.  If you have questions, please email me.

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Marsh Oaks Day 2009

Your Computer Friends enjoyed being part of Marsh Oaks Day.  Here are some pictures of the event.

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Take your Dog to work day – how fun!

Kody Hanging out At Work

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Water & Toys. Kody’s Perfect day.

Kody enjoys his pool and toys.

Kody enjoys his pool and toys.

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Ribbon Cutting & Cinco de Mayo – Today May 5, 2009

Please join Your Computer Friends for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of our new location on Oleander, just up from the Independence Mall. We will have give-a-ways, food & a photo opportunity. Last month we celebrated our 3rd year in business and this month we officially mark the new location which we plan on being in for a long time to come.
We will leave the shop at Five O’clock and head downtown to Firebelly Lounge to grab some dinner and enjoy networking and socializing in a relaxed fun venue. Firebelly Lounge is a pleasant surprise with an outdoor patio, pool tables, plenty of space to mingle and a great selection of good food. There are plenty of choices on the menu, Mexican Themed and otherwise.
I really hope your schedule allows you to get out and play on a school night!

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New pictures of Kody

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Yahoo Customers give us 5 Stars!

Yahoo Local Customers give Your Computer Friends 5 Stars!

Yahoo Local Customers give Your Computer Friends 5 Stars!

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Broadcreek’s Gallant Knight (Kody)

Kody is Belgian Malinois born in Maryland on Halloween 2005.  He like to keep busy playing with toys, especially his frisbee.  He does Agililty and practices his training every day.  Kody comes to work whenever Susan’s schedule allows.

Kody and his bone

Kody and his bone

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Testimonials

I wanted to write a brief testimonial for you/your business when I got home today but I wasn't sure where to do that on your site so I trust that I just need to send you one here, in email and you'll post it to the site? Testimonial: I popped into "Your Computer Friends" today without much hope of having my wee little computer problem solved but Susan took care of it in about 3 minutes flat. It was a simple enough problem but one I couldn't take care of on my own; I had a file on an antiquated hard floppy that I wanted access to. Susan took care of the issue quickly and efficiently and had me out on the door and on my way in no time. The lesson I learned (besides having a little more patience)? That there is room in our world for both new and outdated technology and that experts like Susan are a great resource. I will definitely think of her again should I have pricklier computer problems and would recommend her services without hesitation. Thanks again Susan -- I appreciate your help.

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