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Category Archives: Top Tips
Business Pro-Tip #2: Use accurate showcasing
Better Business Bureau is celebrating the 50th anniversary of successful small business owners by offering a Business Pro-Tip each week. Here’s tip #2: Is your product the real deal? Don’t scare away potential customers with your suspiciously labeled “watermelons.” Showcase your … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Pro-Tip, business tip, National Small Business Week
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Don’t strain your finances — BBB offers trips for buying exercise equipment
Looking to get in shape this summer–with an option to stay in the air conditioning? Exercise equipment is the way to go. If you’re looking to buy exercise equipment, BBB has the following tips: Avoid one-spot trainers. Buy only what … Continue reading
Business Pro-Tip #1: Warn customers about allergy-causing ingredients
National Small Business Week is June 17-21 and Better Business Bureau is taking this opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of successful small business owners by offering Business Pro-Tips. BBB will post a tip each day this week. Business Pro-Tip … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Pro-Tip, business tip, National Small Business Week
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BBB and WU’s Scam Stopper site protects seniors
With our Watchyourbuck.com blog, our BBB frequently talks about scams, many of them targeting seniors. We would like to put a stop to as many of those scams as possible, and we’re not the only ones. Tomorrow, June 15, is the … Continue reading
Posted in Scams, Top Tips
Tagged BBB, BBB Scam Alerts, fraud, Scam Stopper, scams, Western Union, wire transfer, wiring, World Elder Abuse Day
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Get Dad something rad this Father’s Day!
Sunday is Father’s Day, and many consumers will spend this week seeking out the perfect gift for Dad. Whether it’s the old stand-by gift to the latest electronic gadget, Better Business Bureau wants consumers to shop smart when searching for … Continue reading
Don’t get soaked – find a pool cleaning service you can trust
Now that the weather has warmed up, people all around Central Texas are preparing their swimming pools for a season of fun. Getting a pool in shape at the start of summer can take a lot of work, so many … Continue reading
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Tagged consumer tips, pool cleaning, Quick Tips, summer, swimming pool
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Tips to avoid charity scams after West and Boston tragedies
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings and the fertilizer plant explosion in West, many people are looking for ways to donate funds to help people affected by the tragedies. Your BBB offers the above tips to avoid charity … Continue reading
Posted in BBB Rewind, Scams, Top Tips
Tagged BBB Rewind, Bost, Boston, Boston Marathon explosions, Boston Marathon tragedy, charity, charity scams, donations, scams, West
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Need to file an Income Tax extension? Here’s how
The time has finally arrived – income tax filing day. If you’re like many Americans, however, you might need a little more time to get everything ready. Here are some tips if you need to file an extension with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Extension, Income Tax, Internal Revenue Service, IRS
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BBB offers tips to find trustworthy A/C contractor
The summer heat will be here before you know it. It’s a great time to get your air conditioner serviced before the dog days of summer arrive. Better Business Bureau has a few tips for consumers looking to find a … Continue reading
