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07/27/2010

Warning: An Old Phishing Scam is Back Targeting Businesses

Beware of an old malicious e-mail that has resurfaced. The e-mail pretends to be from BBB about a complaint filed against the company.

06/28/2010

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.

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

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.

05/17/2010

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

Even though consumers are more likely to use a small business that has a Web site, most small businesses still haven’t taken the time or money to create one. Better Business Bureau recommends that small business owners ask themselves four questions to help decide whether building a Web site should become a top priority.

12/01/2006

FTC - Ads for Business Opportunities: How To Detect Deception

It’s not hard to see why ads for business opportunities that promote the benefits of being your own boss and making money quickly are appealing. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the government agency that monitors advertising for deception, says that some ads for business opportunities feature empty promises and false claims that potential entrepreneurs could never realize.

06/01/2004

FTC - Information Compromise and the Risk of Identity Theft: Guidance for Your Business

These days, it is almost impossible to be in business and not collect or hold personally identifying information — names and addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, or other account numbers — about your customers, employees, business partners, students, or patients. If this information falls into the wrong hands, it could put these individuals at risk for identity theft.

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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