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03/01/2010
Data breaches at businesses are on the rise. Better Business Bureau recommends that small business owners take steps to protect their data and also develop a plan of action if a breach does occur.
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02/01/2010
BBB encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return isn’t correct or filed late.
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09/29/2009
Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. BBB suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering direct sales.
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08/03/2009
Consumers are taking their complaints online and your Better Business Bureau advises that responding to complaints is necessary if a company wants to maintain a reputation for great customer service.
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06/03/2009
Creating an effective advertising strategy isn’t just about where and when ads are placed, but also what claims are being made.
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05/05/2009
Some business owners are seeing the benefit in bartering their goods or services. Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for small business owners on bartering.
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03/02/2009
On February 17, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Better Business Bureau offers a summary on some items in the stimulus package that might benefit small businesses
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09/17/2008
Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance is encouraging donors to give, but advising them to give responsibly to Hurricane Ike relief efforts by doing pre-donation research to ensure that their gifts are put to best use by legitimate organizations that are engaged and equipped to support relief and recovery efforts now underway.
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09/04/2008
Everyone is aware of the threat of personal identity theft, but identity thieves also prey on businesses. Recent studies cite more than eight million Americans as ID theft victims, with nearly $50 billion in annual losses, but the most sophisticated identity thieves are now pursuing even bigger payoffs by targeting businesses. Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to avoid the different forms of business ID theft, as well as guidance for small business owners if their company’s identity has been compromised.
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07/31/2008
Consumers regularly contact the BBB about charges on their telephone bill that they believe are unauthorized.
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05/01/2008
With the cost of travel skyrocketing, consumers are increasingly susceptible to fraudulent offers for special deals on vacations, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning vacationers to be wary of joining “travel clubs.” Complaints to BBB show that many travel clubs promise huge discounts on hotels, airfare, and cruises but fail to deliver for members despite the high cost of joining.
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