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03/22/2013

BBB’s 9 Tips To Safeguard Your Identity, Keep Sensitive Records Safe

The BBB has 9 tips on which records to retain, which to shred, to protect your identity.

03/08/2013

New Merchant Surcharges on Credit Purchases

Most of us have gotten used to charging purchases, large and small, on a debit or credit card. Just swipe the card and avoid the hassle of carrying cash. Look carefully; you may notice a new fee on your receipt.

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.

02/25/2013

BBB Advice: Check For Warning Signs Of Fake Coupons Online

The BBB has 10 tips to help you spot fake coupons online. Extremely high discounts are often a sign of a fraudulent coupon.

01/28/2013

Check Tax Preparers Out, Avoid Scams And Turn Down Costly Refund Loans, BBB Advises

The BBB advises taxpayers to take time to check out tax preparers, avoid scams and turn down costly tax refund loans this tax season.

01/10/2013

Small Business Tip: Is a Smartphone Credit Card Processor Right for Your Business?

Gone are the days of having to rely on your “brick and mortar” store to drive shoppers to your business. These days, traveling retailers can make a sale with just the touch of a button and the swipe of a credit card via their smartphone.

12/17/2012

BBB Advises Parents To Check Privacy Policies On Sites Offering Letters From Santa

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises parents to check sites offering letters or or from Santa Claus carefully to avoid having their child’s privacy invaded or worse

12/06/2012

Preventing Cold and Flu Season in the Work Place

With cold and flu season upon us, the transfer of germs and illness in the workplace increases. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to take initiative in preventing the spread of illness.

11/05/2012

Baby Boom Your Business’ Branding Strategy – Do you Know How to Engage the Nation’s Aging Population?

When looking to create or update the branding strategy for your business, it’s always important to take every demographic into consideration.

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.

09/07/2012

In an Emergency, When Seconds Count, Know Where to Turn

September is National Preparedness Month and what better time to ensure your family’s emergency readiness than with a month dedicated to your safety. Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when the seconds start to count.

09/07/2012

Kick off September With Kindness – Does Your Business Have What it Takes?

A warm smile and a kind gesture can brighten even the gloomiest of days. When working with customers, it’s always important to recognize the integral part of quality service. September is National Courtesy Month.

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.

07/02/2012

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.

06/20/2012

Make Today the Day You Put Together a Disaster Kit

When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Most of us like to think we are, but in reality the answer is probably closer to "well, not really." Make today the day you uput a disaster kit and plan in place.


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