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05/03/2013

Make Sure Mom’s Flowers Arrive on Time and Looking Beautiful

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.

05/03/2013

Solar Panels – Make it a Sunny Decision

Going green is all the rage these days. Sometimes going green can save you money and other times you just have to think of it as helping to save the environment a little bit at a time, with no monetary savings.

01/10/2013

Don’t Let Paperless, E-Receipts Compromise Your Personal Information

Have you ever opted for a paperless, e-receipt? Some retailers and banks have started offering customers the option of receiving receipts from purchases and ATM transactions via email.

01/10/2013

Small Business Tip: Is a Smartphone Credit Card Processor Right for Your Business?

Gone are the days of having to rely on your “brick and mortar” store to drive shoppers to your business. These days, traveling retailers can make a sale with just the touch of a button and the swipe of a credit card via their smartphone.

11/15/2012

BBB Tips for Holiday Budgeting and Shopping

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Make Up a Busy Weekend for Holiday Shoppers

11/05/2012

Baby Boom Your Business’ Branding Strategy – Do you Know How to Engage the Nation’s Aging Population?

When looking to create or update the branding strategy for your business, it’s always important to take every demographic into consideration.

09/24/2012

Consumers Scanning Ads For Exotic Birds Should Be Alert To Pet Scams, BBB Warns

The BBB is warning bird fanciers to be wary of buying feathered friends from unknown sellers. Pet scammers often ask buyers to wire money, then fail to deliver the animals.

09/14/2012

BBB Tips Can Help You Get The Most Out Of Layaway

With layaway undergoing a resurgence, the BBB has tips to help consumers get the most out of layaway and avoid unwanted surprises.

07/02/2012

Sail Into Wedding Season Confident and Insured

A wedding is supposed to be magical, but anything can happen…even on your Big Day. From a sudden cancellation to stolen gifts to a damaged gown, wedding insurance can help protect you against the unforeseen.

06/08/2012

Looking For Father's Day Gifts? BBB Tips Can Help You Avoid Shopping Scams

The Better Business Bureau has tips that can help shoppers avoid scams when buying Father's Day gifts.

02/03/2012

Buyer Beware as Shoddy Knock-offs Infiltrate the Internet

For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.

01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

12/20/2011

BBB Warning: eBook Scams Rip Off Readers, Authors And Publishers

The growing popularity of electronic books, tablet computers and other devices has inspired scams by unrelated firms that target readers, authors and authorized book publishers, the BBB warns.

10/03/2011

Guide to Gift Card Giving: BBB Advice for Purchasing Valuable Gift Cards

With the holiday season right around the corner and the economy putting the squeeze on budgets, many shoppers are going to be looking for the best gift options this holiday season. For those looking to give gift cards to family and friends, BBB is recommending that you do your research before purchasing a gift card.

10/03/2011

Layaway Now for Later: BBB Advice on the Layaway Process

The current economy has left many shoppers on a budget and searching for more affordable methods of paying for big-ticket items and holiday gifts. This holiday season, many families will be turning to alternate forms of payment to make ends meet. With many stores offering layaway services, Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to use this payment plan in lieu of credit cards.