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11/02/2011

How to Select a Merchant Processing Service for Your Business

Choosing a merchant processor is a very important decision and can be vital to the overall success of your business. Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to do their homework before making a selection.

09/27/2011

BBB Warns Local Businesses of a Deceptive Mailing Scam

BBB is warning businesses about misleading mailings they may receive from Compliance Services, a business based in Boston, MA. Several states, including Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio and Indiana, have issued warnings regarding the business’ deceptive mailings. Compliance Services has an F Rating from BBB.

01/03/2011

Seven Scams that Target Small Businesses

Being vigilant against fraud is not only important for a company’s bottom line, it also strengthens customer trust in the business. The Better Business Bureau highlights seven common scams that prey on small companies.

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.

05/20/2010

National Small Business Week: Free Online Resources for Entrepreneurs

As part of National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau is providing a list of free, online resources from your BBB and federal agencies to help small business owners stay afloat in a tough economy.

04/01/2010

First Annual BBB Golf Scramble

Your Tri-State BBB is offering its 1st annual BBB Golf Scramble. The 2010 BBB Integrity Golf Classic will take place on May 19, 2010 at Players Club in Henderson, KY.

12/01/2006

FTC - A Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law

This manual is intended as a businessperson's guide to the basic features of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the federal law governing warranties on consumer products. The text provides citations to specific sections of the law—the Warranty Act itself, the Rules the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted under the Act, and the FTC's Warranty Advertising Guides. For reference purposes, a supplement to this manual containing the Act, the Rules, and the Guides is available from the FTC's Consumer Response Center. See Additional Sources of Information.

04/01/2001

FTC - Frequently Asked Advertising Questions: A Guide for Small Business

GENERAL ADVERTISING POLICIES What truth-in-advertising rules apply to advertisers? Under the Federal Trade Commission Act:

03/01/2000

FTC - Franchise and Business Opportunities

Want to be your own boss? A franchise or business opportunity may sound appealing, especially if you have limited resources or business experience. However, you could lose a significant amount of money if you don't investigate a business carefully before you buy. The Federal Trade Commission's Franchise and Business Opportunity Rule requires franchise and business opportunity sellers to give you specific information to help you make an informed decision.


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