http://dallas.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=50&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau advises consumers that if they own something of value they would like to pass on to family or loved ones at their death, they should create an estate plan. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-on-estate-planning-12231 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Board of Directors of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has named Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/council-of-better-business-bureaus-names-stephen-a-cox-as-president-and-ceo-12242 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/behind-on-car-payments-bbb-advice-on-how-to-avoid-the-repo-man-12325 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/five-questions-for-determining-if-direct-selling-is-for-you-12751 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. BBB gives tips on what to watch out for. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12329 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT NBC5-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth, reports that Merchant Technical Solutions targets small businesses. Complaints allege that telemarketers call employees and get them order computer technical support. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-in-the-news--merchant-technical-solutions-12827 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor http://dallas.bbb.org/article/tucson-company-receives-complaints-from-job-seekers-across-the-country-12976 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The BBB Dallas local Advertising Review program has earned the 2009 Outstanding Bureau Award for Ad Review, Overall Program. The award was presented on October 6, 2009, at the Annual Assembly of BBBs in Boston, MA. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-dallas-receives-outstanding-bureau-award-for-local-ad-review-program--12975 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The sudden closing of Automatic Driving School in the Dallas area has parents concerned about how their teens can finish driver training that's been paid in advance. Better Business Bureau offers tips. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-in-the-news--automatic-driving-school--12984 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bargain hunters who ordered wholesale electronics and clothing from Chinese Internet sites say they never received the items they ordered, the BBB warns. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-that-wholesale-chinese-websites-fail-to-deliver-goods-13109 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13111 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/food-and-beverage-companies-continue-to-raise-the-bar-when-advertising-to-kids-13165 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/make-money-from-home-with-google-not-so-fast-warns-bbb-13273 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-boosting-office-morale--13274 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12750 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Verizon based in New York and Villa Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Springfield, OH – will receive the 2010 BBB International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence, which recognizes superior commitment to exceptional standards. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/top-businesses-and-nonprofit-leader-to-be-honored-nationally-by-better-business-bureau-13592