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03/08/2013

Watch Out for These Small Business Scams

Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for.

11/02/2012

Small Business Tip: Small Business Saturday Helps Make a Big Difference

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year.

08/02/2012

Small Business Tip: Turning Warm Leads Into Hot Prospects

No matter what your business, you need two things: a happy, loyal customer base and a steady stream of new prospects. The Direct Selling Education Foundation (DESF) offers some great suggestions in its free e-book.

07/24/2012

BBB Warns Contractors: Promising To Pay Insurance Deductibles Is Illegal

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging homeowners to be cautious when approached by companies promising to save their insurance deductibles on storm damage repairs.

07/02/2012

Looking to Hire a Contractor? Know Where to Look and Whom to Pick

Better Business Bureau is advising businesses that are looking to grow their workforce, whether through remote consultants or in-house contractors, to consider a few simple tips to finding the consultant who’s right for the business’s needs.

06/01/2012

BBB Business Tips for Ensuring Your Business’ Insurance

Better Business Bureau offers answers to the following frequently asked questions on what happens to a policy-holder’s coverage if their insurance company goes out of business.

05/02/2012

BBB recognizes National Small Business Week

May 20-26 is National Small Business Week and a time to celebrate the growing business demographic in our country. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. economy: 60 to 80 percent of the new jobs in the country are created by the approximately 27.2 million small businesses in the U.S. It is estimated that over half of Americans either own or work for a small business. In honor of National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau is encouraging small business owners to take advantage of the many resources for small businesses from BBB and from the Federal Trade Commission.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

11/02/2011

How to Select a Merchant Processing Service for Your Business

Choosing a merchant processor is a very important decision and can be vital to the overall success of your business. Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to do their homework before making a selection.

09/01/2011

How to Manage Your Business’ Credit Wisely

Whether you’re in the beginning stages of starting up your own business or looking to manage your current business’ credit more efficiently, it’s always important to stay on top of your finances. Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to follow a few simple steps to ensure the financial health of their business.

08/02/2011

Business Blogging – Why Every Business Owner Should Do It

Better Business Bureau is recommending that business owners consider some simple blog implementation strategies to heighten their business’ visibility on the web.

05/02/2011

Leasing an Office Space That Works for You

Taking the leap and leasing a commercial office space can be a frightening prospect. But if you ask the right questions and take the time to do your research, you’ll avoid the common pitfalls.

04/05/2011

Choosing a credit card for your business

If expense reports are piling up and you’re tired of hearing your employees complain about reimbursements, it's time to consider a business credit card. The Better Business Bureau offers advice to business owners on choosing the right credit card for your business.

01/03/2011

Seven Scams that Target Small Businesses

Being vigilant against fraud is not only important for a company’s bottom line, it also strengthens customer trust in the business. The Better Business Bureau highlights seven common scams that prey on small companies.

11/02/2010

Fighting Cold and Flu Season in the Workplace

Business owners can take a few simple steps to prevent illnesses from spreading and promote productivity throughout the workplace.


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