http://www.waco.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=40&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Fun is sputtering to a halt for some customers of New Braunfels, Texas-based The Family Exchange. The new go kart, ATV or dirt bike they ordered is not working and they are out the money they spent. http://www.waco.bbb.org/article/the-family-exchange-lacking-in-family-friendly-business-12676 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas invites local residents and small businesses on Saturday, October 10, 2009, to take steps toward recycling and identity protection. BBB Shred Day gives consumers access to free shredding services in three locations throughout Central Texas. http://www.waco.bbb.org/article/bbb-shred-day-offers-free-shredding-recycling-and-id-theft-prevention-12830 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Following the Justice Department’s first settlement under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) last month, BBB reminds service men and women in Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas of certain protections in the event they are called for active duty or deployment. The SCRA is intended to postpone or suspend some civil obligations to enable service members to devote full attention to duty and relieve stress on their family members. http://www.waco.bbb.org/article/bbb-reminds-active-military-of-their-consumer-rights-12944 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas helped consumers and businesses shred 125,000 pounds (over 62 tons) of financial records, business forms and other sensitive documents during BBB's Shred Day on Saturday, October 10th. Consumers and small business owners like Ana Cortez of RAM Practice Management in Manor, TX cleared out desk drawers, file cabinets and garages to fill boxes and bags with documents to shred. http://www.waco.bbb.org/article/bbb-shreds-and-recycles-125000-pounds-of-documents-12953 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Millions of people have found a way to be their own boss and make money on a flexible schedule through direct selling. Success at direct selling does not require any special education or experience but it is not for everyone. Better Business Bureau suggests consumers ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales. http://www.waco.bbb.org/article/is-direct-selling-for-you-13180 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The second annual report issued by the Council of Better Business Bureaus on the progress of the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) shows that, because of the self-regulatory efforts of the nation’s leading food and beverage producers, there has been a continued significant shift in children’s advertising in the United States toward the promotion of healthier dietary choices and lifestyles. http://www.waco.bbb.org/article/food-and-beverage-companies-continue-to-raise-the-bar-when-advertising-to-kids-13345 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Consumers with mobile phones capable of accessing the Internet have the convenience of using www.bbb.org while on the go to make informed decisions. This week, BBB released new online Reliability Reports™ optimized for iPhone viewing. http://www.waco.bbb.org/article/bbb-reliability-reports-optimized-for-the-iphone-13669