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| NetSuite | 6.3 | | 0.3 |
| Salesforce | 22.83 | | 0.87 |
| Selectica | 0.9 | | 0.02 |
| Intervoice | 8.24 | | 0.02 |
| CDC | 0.7 | | 0 |
| eLoyalty | 2.25 | | 0 |
| Rainmaker | 0.84 |  | -0.01 |
| SupportSoft | 1.96 | | -0.03 |
| Pegasystems | 10.09 | | -0.16 |
| Vignette | 7.52 | | -0.17 |
| SPSS | 22.28 | | -0.62 |
| Chordiant | 2.19 | | -0.08 |
| APAC | 1.35 | | -0.05 |
| Tekelc | 10.63 | | -0.4 |
| HP | 31.83 | | -1.2 |
| Astea | 2.63 | | -0.1 |
| Oracle | 15.4 | | -0.6 |
| NICE | 17.65 | | -1 |
| SAP | 29.7 | | -1.79 |
| Amdocs | 16.78 | | -1.14 |
| NCR | 13.32 | | -0.91 |
| Teletech | 7.28 | | -0.52 |
| Unica | 3.36 | | -0.24 |
| LivePerson | 1.5 | | -0.13 |
| RightNow | 5.8 | | -0.58 |
| Epicor | 3.59 | | -0.37 |
| Interactive | 5.79 | | -0.6 |
| Sykes | 14.89 | | -1.55 |
| Convergys | 4.06 | | -0.46 |
| ClickSoftware | 2.06 | | -0.24 |
| ICT | 2.86 | | -0.42 |
| Nortel | 0.43 | | -0.09 |
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10/11/07 - Who's To Blame?
I have a bit more information regarding yesterday's column why some believe bike shops are a reason so many people have quit cycling. One online survey suggests 35% of all bike shop visitors frequently encounter poor treatment and another 25% encounter poor treatment on an occasional basis. That's more than half the qualified market - those with reason to enter a bike shop.
The local bike shop is under pressure from online retailers that offer a wider selection at a lower price. But the local bike shop can be better at some things. One is advice and experience. But if I feel dumb in asking and the response is rude, I quickly learn to not walk through the bike shop door. I'll take my chances online.
I have read countless responses from other cyclists suggesting it is about "snobby little punks" immersed in their own cycling prowess and disinterested employees on the payroll for a discount. Regardless of the employee motivations, let me give my local bike shop owner a piece of advice. I'm in your store to learn as much as I am to purchase. Teach me something and I will buy product I can enjoy. If the coffee guys can charge a premium, you can too.
Gary Lemke, Publisher
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