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12/08/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

11/28/2011

Cyber-Monday: Great Deals to Be Had, But Watch Out for Scams

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.

11/14/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

11/07/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

11/04/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Support Small Business Saturday

In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Better Business Bureau is spreading awareness and advising consumers to support the small businesses in their area.

11/01/2011

Don’t Get Smoked Out of a Chimney Sweep Scam

With winter approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.

11/29/2010

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. The Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.

11/25/2010

'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams

Over the holiays, consumers can fall victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.

11/24/2010

Five Tips for Staying Safe on the Roads over the Holidays

The holidays can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather all the way to Grandma’s house. The Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/15/2010

Five Steps to Create and Keep a Holiday Budget

Mapping out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a financial holiday hangover in January. Here's five steps to get you started.

11/12/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely with Advice from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

11/09/2010

How to Get a Temporary Job Over the Holidays

Competition for holiday jobs can be fierce. The Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.

11/05/2010

Fighting Cold and Flu Season in the Workplace

Business owners can take a few simple steps to prevent illnesses from spreading and promote productivity throughout the workplace.