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05/02/2012

BBB recognizes National Small Business Week

May 20-26 is National Small Business Week and a time to celebrate the growing business demographic in our country. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. economy: 60 to 80 percent of the new jobs in the country are created by the approximately 27.2 million small businesses in the U.S. It is estimated that over half of Americans either own or work for a small business. In honor of National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau is encouraging small business owners to take advantage of the many resources for small businesses from BBB and from the Federal Trade Commission.

04/03/2012

BBB Small Business Advice for National Financial Literacy Month

Seventy-six percent of Americans are stressed about money, according to research by the American Psychological Association, and more than two-thirds of employers say that contributed to higher health costs, employee absences and lost productivity.

01/03/2012

Set up a Disaster Plan for Your Business and Employees

Better Business Bureau advises business owners to develop a plan of action should their business face a disaster.

07/30/2010

Three Easy Steps to Dispose of Office Electronics

Disposing of outdated office computers, printers and copiers the right way is not only important for protecting the environment, it also staves off the efforts of data thieves. Better Business Bureau explains the three steps necessary for small business owners to dispose of old office equipment safely and securely.

07/30/2010

Three Easy Steps to Dispose of Office Electronics Safely

Disposing of outdated office computers, printers and copiers the right way is not only important for protecting the environment, it also staves off the efforts of data thieves. Better Business Bureau explains the three steps necessary for small business owners to dispose of old office equipment safely and securely.

06/03/2010

No Credit? Bad Credit? Beware of Loan Scams

Better Business Bureau warns that struggling families and small business owners can lose thousands to phony lenders.

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 Better Business Bureau recommends developing a solid business plan to earn the bank’s trust and increase your chances of landing a loan.

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.

03/30/2010

BBB Warns Businesses To Beware Of Fake Credentials, Vanity Awards

The BBB is warning businesses to beware of e-mails from the Small Business Commerce Association of San Francisco informing them that they've won "best of business" awards.

12/01/2009

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Advice on How to Spread the Spirit of Giving Around the Office

Promoting philanthropy with employees is a great way to spread the holiday spirit and promote camaraderie around the office. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips for encouraging charitable giving in the workplace.

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:


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