There is a reason why monopolies are a bad thing for the consumers. It’s great for the business, I’m sure, but it’s terrible for the people who have to use the service yet can’t go anywhere else for their needs. And if my memory serves me correctly, I really thought …

Eight years ago, a businessman set up a coffeehouse, called Steady Eddy’s, in the new building complex in Winters, CA. Unfortunately, business slowed and eventually failed in 2008. However, after the businessman packed up and left, two women took his place. They put the coffeehouse back into business. They …

My husband and kids have been going to The Hair Lodge for close to a year now…since it has been open. They are very reasonably priced for haircuts and actually do a good job. My husband is very picky about his hair cuts and he has finally found a …

The Seacoast Florist in Hampton, NH is a very cute place. Besides, they came in very handy when I needed them at the last moment.
They are a little place, but I was pleasantly surprised at the variety and freshness of the flowers they carry. It was a …

Otherwise known as SMC. When you watch their commercials everything seems like glitter, and gold. It sounds like it’s easy to do and will make you a lot of money. The charge for this system is pretty pricy also. You are charged about three hundred …

Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, I thought Gorant candies were available nationwide, but it wasn’t until I moved out of Ohio that I realized how fortunate we were to have them. The store on Market Street is full of Gorant products made at their nearby factory, as well as …

A-1 International Cigars and Pipes is a misleading name for the place I simply know as ‘Chico’s’. Located in an office building adjacent to a downtown mall in Calgary, A-1 looks very much like any cigar and pipe store when you first enter, but with a great selection of …

Kohl’s in Vacaville, CA is located at the very edge of the main shopping complex in the area. All the same, the store receives ample business. At the two main entrances, customers will find clothing sections for women, juniors, and men. The women section covers nearly one third of …

Diamond Home Improvement Center is really the only big home improvement center in Grants Pass Oregon. We have plenty of building suppy companies but for do-it-yourself types, Diamond is the only one. It should therefore be geared towards helping regular people who don’t know a lot about …

I was going to get my tattoo at Alley Kat since it was close to my house and the woman who greeted me, Bree, was very nice. I made an appointment, came in, worked with a seemingly nice, though a bit quiet and passive tattoo artist to explain how …

The Canada/NS Business Service Centre is an absolute gem for anyone getting involved in running a business for the first time, or for the seasoned business veteran looking for any type of business information.
This little known government agency is staffed with Business Information Owners who are there to help …

Last night after a night out on the town I needed to get home. So I called a taxi to the party I was at. Now I normally don’t use Co-Op as in the past I have found their service too expensive.
Firstly I dialed the number of …

My daughter and I have been having to get a number of different labs done recently. The types of labs that the doctor has been ordering have required us to go to different laboratories. Through this we have been to a few good ones and a few bad ones. …

I started going to Jacoby and Morris Dentistry many years ago when Dr Justin Morris was fresh out of his dental residency. He came into the practice with Dr Jacoby and was recommended to me by family members who knew him personally. I have to say he …

I did not know about this place at all till a friend of mine from high school invited me to hang out and asked if I would go and play some pool with him. I agreed and he took me to Strokers.
Strokers is a bar and pool lounge basically. …

Busy Bee Market is located at 900 Buffalo Road in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, which is just down the road from where I live, and I have been a customer for many years. At least up until recently, when it was bought by Indians. I want to stop right here and …

I have used various carpet cleaning service companies over the years, in several North American cities, and I have come to expect a certain level of quality and customer service from the better ones. I try to use word of mouth recommendations when using a new company or moving …

I can always tell when it’s the holidays because a Hickory Farms kiosk will appear in the mall. The kiosk will be filled with all their holiday foods and desserts, and I find myself stopping to purchase something every year. There is usually once person running the booth, but …

Cyber Power is an independent, over-the-internet manufacturer of PCs operating out of California. The website which operates as their store is http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ .
I’m not going to lie, I was hesitant to order from a company that most, including myself, hadn’t heard of before. Though I figured I’d take the …

I’m fairly picky when it comes to my haircuts, and every single time I’ve gone anywhere but here, I’ve been disappointed.
These guys, however, never let me down. I’ve been exclusively (save for a couple emergency haircuts needed on a day this shop is closed) coming to the Castro Village …

My interest in reading urged me to take a look at Booksale and from that day I keep coming back whenever I go to SM Manila to shop or watch movie. Booksale has many branches in different malls at Philippines; it is a bookstore offering second-hand books from Uncle …

I’ve been going for my haircut to Ed The Barber and Shaver Repair for over ten years!
I used to go to “unisex salons” for my haircut, which was OK, but the moment I started getting a haircut at Ed The Barber I knew I had made a great decision. …

Having lived in Houston for three years while attending school had spoiled me. I had all sorts of Asian cuisine, restaurants and cafes within a five mile radius of my apartment. The Chinatown there was very authentic, it’s not to be confused with the Chinatown in places like California …

The Fairfax Variety is a shop right in the heart of Fairfax, next to the Fairfax scoop. It has a variety of items that it sells: from cap guns to party hats to little green army men, it is like a $1 store on acid.When I go there I …

I go to Frenz salon about every 3 weeks to get my nails done. The salon employs two manicurists and both can perform the Shellac and OPI gel manicures that last up to 2 weeks as well as traditional nail color. It’s not very conveniently located for me, but …

I used Hughes L Associates Architects company to do some remodelling in my kitchen. I had them take my old countertops out and put some new updated ones in. They were easy to communicate with over the phone and they sent a woman out a few days early to …

I have purchased several computers and computer components from 3btech via their website (3btech.net). Overall I have been satisfied, but not without a few caveats. On the positive side, they have very good prices on complete systems and bare-bones kits (computer case, power supply, motherboard and CPU - …

Most small towns have a convenience store, perhaps a hardware store, or something where folks can get what they need for hunting, gardening, food, or whatever they need during a quick stop. Such is the case with Henning Hardware, the hardware store in the middle of downtown Henning, …

I really would like to talk about a company, a business that I have been personally doing business with four well over 10 years. Everything that I have to say about this company is very positive. I’ve never experienced a bad moment with this company and …

Shopping for a new car is suppose to be a fun, exciting experince. Suppose to be is the crucial phrase. This did not happen for me when I looked for a vehicle at Satterlee Motor Company in Marion, Iowa.
I was not impressed at all with how …

I like to shop at Mansfield Home Center every couple weeks in the summertime. They have a large variety of different home improvement supplies, more than most anywhere around here without having to travel 100 miles to the next major city. They have examples of bathtubs and toilets, all …

Before last weekend, I viewed all lighting stores as similar, the only differentiating factor being perhaps price or location of the store. I have wandered through seemingly hundreds of lighting sections and stores devoted completely to lighting, and while I have seen some interesting designs and great sales, none …

If you’re like me than your pets are far more than just pets, although I am not like one of those REALLY fanatic petlovers who will leave their millions to their white Persian, Ms. Mittens, However, my cats are a lot like my children because of the love and attention …

Lobocap Party Needs provides tables, chairs, decorations, and as well as food for any occasions; may it be a birthday party, wedding party, graduation party, or any kind of celebration for that matter. It’s easily seen and it’s easily accessible. I always see their shop whenever I travel to …

This is a small business run by a husband and wife team located in Emmaus, PA. I learned about this company from a local craft shop where they have some of their product line on display for purchase.
They had on display a very cute tote bag made from …

Finding a large national retailer that also specializes in great customer service today is a rarity. Fortunately for me, Sears Optical in Gadsden, AL happens to be a member of that exceptional list.
I have been a customer at Sears Optical in Gadsden, AL for about two years. …

I recently purchased a vacuum made by Metapo. I had never heard of this company before and knew nothing about them. I purchased it through a different website who is a retailer. When I got it in it ran well for the first few times of using it and …

Marielle’s performance in regard to her duties as leasing agent here at Sayville Commons has been outstanding and prompt at all times. She is professional in all aspects of her position as Leasing Agent as well as consultant.
Marielle is consistently both kind and considerate. She pays close attention to …

I haven’t had many occasions to need a professional photographer. I had my senior pictures taken like most any high school student. I really didn’t enjoy the studio that provided these for me. They were snappy and didn’t have much patience for any questions or insecurities I had. They …

I have very dry, flaky skin, and I would just settle for something like St. Ive’s Apricot Scrub to cleanse off my face and get rid of dryness. Or somehow, I manage to keep it moisturized and scrubbed by Ionax Facial Cleanser. However, I have noticed that they are …

We were recently planning a 30th birthday at our local hibachi restaurant and wanted to provide our guests with memorable favors as a thank you for coming. I researched high and low for the perfect Asian themed party favors and decided on chopsticks. Some upper end chopsticks …

I was introduced to Sugar Bush Springs Winery about 3 years ago, completely by accident. This is really a cool winery in that it is a home based operation. The winery is extremely clean - there is not a speck dirt or even dust anywhere. The …

I’m not a business owner so it might seem strange that I would take the time to write about a company that helps businesses handle their payroll. But, as an employee, I have to say I love the company Beyond Pay.
When I first started working for the company I …

I like getting my moneys worth from companies, and when my windshield was recently busted by a flying rock from a truck on the highway, I was worried it was going to cost me hundreds and hundreds of dollars to get it repaired. I dread accidents like this, …

Value Plus Vacation Passport is a special program that offers discounts on various types of travel and travel related services/items. It’s usually offered as an add-on to a purchase, which is how I learned about it. For a dollar, you get a 30-day trial and a $25 …

I own several HP products so I contact them on a regular basis and I really love their customer service. It’s very essential to have knowledgeable people to contact especially when you are having computer problems. It is completely free of charge and unlike others I love …

When my pool liner got ruined during a storm I asked my friends for a referral on a pool company. One of my friends referred T & J The Pool Guys to me. I called them and they came out immediately to look at the damage. …

After watching sheercover makeup being promoted on a Shopping channel I decided to buy some from their website www.sheercover.co.uk.
I ordered the sheer cover introductory kit which cost me £35.90 including the shipping.The makeup had a 60 day money back guarantee so at the time I was confident in placing …

My husband and I were both raised in the country. A big part of both of our lives was going fishing. We try to go every weekend if the weather is good. We shop for tackle and bait and other goodies at a store about two blocks away …

Have a sweet tooth? I can say that I am. I love candies and most especially, chocolates. I have my chocolate jar right at my desk. It’s filled with different brand of chocolates. Last Saturday, we went to one famous candy store here in …