Central Texas Membership Benefits Page

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Membership Benefits

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We wish every business could belong! Only businesses that meet high ethical standards are eligible for membership in the Better Business Bureau.
The BBB serving Central and South Central Texas can help YOUR business with...
BBB Member Pages Many consumers contact the BBB to find ethical companies with whom to do business. The BBB provides these consumers with industry-specific lists of BBB member companies. With over 95% of BBB services being provided via the Internet, this benefit is sure to steer consumers to BBB member businesses!
Pre-purchase Company Reports (24 hours a day) Prospective customers are told of a firm's reliability, whether they are a member, how long they have been a member, as well as basic company information.
Member Hotline This number is made available to BBB members only. The unlisted number is always handled as a priority call.
Member Plaque and Decal A distinctive plaque and decal gives a member firm visibility as a company that maintains BBB standards, thus increasing customer confidence.
Member Newsletter An exclusive newsletter provides members with vital business/consumer information. Published monthly, the "Bulletin" reports on BBB activity, fraudulent activities aimed at businesses, and much more.
Nationwide Information Over 117 Better Business Bureaus throughout our network enable our members to access dependable, factual information on local and national businesses throughout the U.S., Canada, and abroad.
Governing Board The BBB is governed by a board of directors from the community, which is elected by the membership.
Employee Benefits Member companies are given bulletin board posters, news bulletins, and signs that recognize the employer as a BBB member who is providing additional employee benefits. The BBB can assist employees in purchasing problems, which will reduce distractions on the job.
Self-Regulation of Business The BBB is designed for self-regulation of business by exposing fraudulent companies and unethical business practices and to ensure the vitality of the free enterprise system.
Media Exposure The Better Business Bureau works closely with the news media to inform consumers of scams and to advise the public of protective measures in purchasing. The BBB contacts the media as soon as information is brought to the attention of the BBB or when an investigation is completed.
Advertising Guidelines and Advertising Review The BBB publishes a Code of Advertising, giving guidelines to businesses to promote ethics in advertising. The BBB encourages accuracy and truth in advertising which builds consumer confidence. Local advertisements are reviewed by the BBB for truth and accuracy.
BBB Membership Identification Program (MIP) BBB members may use the BBB logo or membership phrase "Member Better Business Bureau" in local advertising including yellow page directories, newspapers, radio, and television, as well as in company printed materials. By advertising your commitment to marketplace ethics consumers can easily distinguish your company from the pack! Please contact your local BBB office to find out how to participate in this program.
Alternative Dispute Resolution This program provides free arbitration services by unbiased, certified professionals. The program can save member companies court costs, time and money in settling consumer complaints that they are unable to resolve themselves.
Consumer/Business Information Valuable buying information for all consumers (your clients, family, employees, and you) is provided on nearly one hundred topics.
Integrity and Public Trust BBB membership is by invitation only. Many firms are not eligible to join because they do not meet Better Business Bureau standards for business performance. The BBB builds the public's confidence in business by demonstrating that legitimate business firms are dedicated to ethical marketplace practices.
BBB OnLine® Reliability A program designed for BBB members that have a presence on the Internet. BBB OnLine is designed to give your potential customers the opportunity to see your BBB reliability report without leaving your site. It is real customer assurance, real time! Participants receive an encrypted seal for placement anywhere on their web site. Visit www.bbbonline.org for more information.
eQuote The BBB provides this service free of charge for consumers. This service allows consumers to request a quote from BBB members via email through the BBB's web site at www.centraltx.bbb.org, based on their industry-specific category.