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03/13/2013
BBB advises consumers to be wary of too-good-to-be-true investment offers
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01/16/2013
BBB advises parents to monitor their children’s mobile app downloads
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01/14/2013
Some retailers have started offering customers the option to receive receipts from purchases via email. While this can be a convenient alternative to printed receipts, Better Business Bureau is reminding shoppers to keep their identity safe in the process.
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12/12/2012
While the holiday season can bring out the best in people, it can also bring out those pesky Grinches looking to taking advantage of our festive spirit. Better Business Bureau is warning of the following five most common holiday scams that could ruin your holiday cheer if you’re not careful:
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12/07/2012
The holiday season inspires people to reach out and give to those less fortunate. Although charities accept donations year-round, close to 40 percent of a charity’s annual contributions are received in the last few weeks of the year. Before giving time, treasures or talent this holiday season, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to give wisely.
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11/13/2012
The newly built Circuit of the America’s is expected to draw approximately 800,000 to 1.2 million people annually to the city of Austin. With the influx of people visiting each year, many of whom are from overseas, Better Business Bureau advises business owners to be prepared and educated on foreign currency exchange rates.
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11/01/2012
“Frankenstorm” Sandy smashed the East Coast Monday, causing flooding and loss of power for millions. Natural disasters can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help those in need. Unfortunately, they can also bring out those looking to take advantage of the situation. Better Business Bureau is reminding consumers to do their research before donating to relief efforts.
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10/19/2012
Every October, thousands of products display the pink ribbon or pink packaging in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While many of these products have a real tie to breast cancer charities, other pink-labeled products can be described as a form of “pinkwashing,” and provide very limited benefit to charities, if any at all.
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10/01/2012
As BBB Accredited Businesses, your company commits to uphold high standards of ethical marketplace behavior, including advertising honestly. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to several companies across the country regarding energy savings claims made in online advertisements. BBB encourages you to review the following FTC and BBB advertising guidelines to ensure all claims are substantiated and truthful:
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09/17/2012
September is National Preparedness Month; a full month dedicated to educating the public about how to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters. Better Business Bureau supports this effort and urges families to devise their own emergency preparedness plan.
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09/11/2012
Celebrities are all the rage these days. And while searching for your favorite celeb on the Internet may be your favorite pastime, it could also give you a virus-ridden computer. McAfee revealed its “MacAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities” study Monday morning, announcing the top 10 most dangerous celebrities to search for on the Internet.
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09/01/2012
No matter what type of business you have, two things are a necessity; 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, “Business Owners’ Road Map to Success.”
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09/01/2012
Whether your business is trying to cut costs, or just desperately seeking someone with a specific skill, hiring a temp employee or independent contractor could solve the problem. However, it is important to take your time in the hiring process to ensure you don’t waste resources on a short-term employee who doesn’t live up to your expectations.
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08/29/2012
Hurricane Isaac made its second landfall early Wednesday morning, continuing to thrash Louisiana with harsh winds, rain and flooding. While Isaac continues its destructive path, charities may soon begin soliciting for donations to support the relief efforts. With many options available for donors to consider, Better Business Bureau offer tips for donors looking to assist in the relief efforts.
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08/08/2012
According to a study conducted by the Texas Forest Service, “an estimated 5.6 million trees that once shaded homes, streets and parks in communities across Texas now are dead as a result of last year’s unrelenting drought." These statistics help explain why our local Better Business Bureau gave out more than 14,000 Business Reviews since January to consumers looking for tree services.
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