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07/29/2010

Three Easy Steps to Dispose of Office Electronics the Safely

Disposing of outdated office electronics the right way is not only important for protecting the environment, it also staves off the efforts of data thieves. Here are three steps necessary for small business owners to dispose of old equipment safely and securely.

06/30/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: Writing a Privacy Policy

Even if you think your business is too small to merit a privacy policy, the Better Business Bureau advises that if you have a website, you will benefit by having a comprehensive privacy policy.

06/10/2010

BBB Offers Advice about Online Privacy

Online security and privacy concerns with social media sites such as Facebook have led users to question which websites they trust with their personal information.

06/01/2010

BBB Advice to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Small Business Loan

While the economy improves, banks are still reticent about lending to small business owners and BBB recommends developing a solid business plan to earn the bank’s trust and increase your chances of landing a loan.

05/24/2010

BBB and Direct Selling Education Foundation Partner to Educate Direct Sellers and their Customers

BBB and the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF) announced the launch of a national partnership to raise awareness of ethical business practices and consumer protection by providing expert advice for direct sellers and their customers.

05/24/2010

Returns and Customer Satisfaction

While return policies vary from one company to another, every company should have guidelines in place to ensure customers have memorable shopping experiences.

05/24/2010

Drowning In Paper? BBB Has Guidelines For Record Retention

If your business is drowning in paper, the BBB has some guidelines for what you should keep and how long to keep it.

05/17/2010

Getting Started in Direct Selling

If you’re interested in becoming a direct selling consultant, here are the basic steps involved in getting started.

05/05/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: How Badly Does Your Business Need a Web Site?

Consumers are more likely to use a small business that has a Web site. BBB suggests that small business owners ask themselves four questions to help decide whether building a Web site should become a top priority.

04/26/2010

BBB Offers Steps Consumers Can Take To Reduce Unwanted Mail

Consumers can protect themselves against identity theft and also protect the environment by taking steps to reduce unwanted mail, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises.

03/29/2010

From FOX 4 and 1300 AM KSET: AOL, IRS, UPS, CU – Who Can You Trust?

Emails arrive daily with promises of refunds, shipped packages, cash prizes, and more. They say they are the IRS, UPS, AOL or even a Credit Union or Bank. Are they really? Who can you trust?

03/08/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: Reduce the Damage Done by a Data Breach

Data breaches at businesses are on the rise. Better Business Bureau recommends that small business owners take steps to protect their data and also develop a plan of action if a breach does occur.

03/05/2010

EPA Lead Safe Rule - What You Need to Know

Your BBB knows that keeping up with regulations required to operate in today’s marketplace is not easy. Below are guidelines on how your businesses can comply with the new the new EPA Lead Safe Rule.

10/01/2007

FTC-Labeling Alternative Fueled Vehicles

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prepared this booklet to help you comply with a new FTC rule that requires labeling on alternative fueled vehicles. The Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles Rule was issued in keeping with a directive in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The Rule requires you to provide information to potential purchasers of alternative fueled vehicles to help them compare vehicles.

10/01/2007

FTC - Big Print. Little Print. What's the Deal? How to Disclose the Details

Computer sellers - online and brick-and-mortar - inundate consumers with advertisements for "free" or low-cost computers. The offers usually involve rebates of several hundred dollars off the computer's purchase price - if the consumer commits to a long-term contract for Internet service. Some of the offers may be good deals for consumers, but they are likely to involve complicated transactions.


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