Articles filed under Bernas, Steve
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Better Business Bureau Tips for Safely Moving During Busiest Month of the Year
May 7, 2023 1:00 AM - May is the prime moving month of the year, kicking off a busy summer moving season, so it's essential to understand moving scams better before you pack up your boxes and prepare for your new adventure.
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Better Business Bureau alerts consumers that spring scams are in full bloom
Apr 9, 2023 1:00 AM - This is the time of year with door-to-door fraudsters coming out of hibernation with a fresh season of ploys, including utility, home improvement, lawn and garden services, and storm chasing.
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Better Business Bureau's tips to avoid the avalanche of fake emails
Mar 12, 2023 1:00 AM - Snowstorms are common to our area this time of year, but businesses and consumers are experiencing a fast-moving avalanche of scam email in their mailboxes. It's hard to shovel your way out of accumulating emails as scammers are amping up their attacks with an ever-growing arsenal of fake alerts and free offers. More and more it seems like a relentless effort to steal personal identity and money. Fraudsters are using tactics that we might commonly compare to the phrase "carrot and stick." Wikipedia describes the phrase as a metaphor dating back to the 19th century for the use of a combination of reward and punishment to induce a desired behavior.
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Better Business Bureaus top 2023 business trends
Feb 12, 2023 1:00 AM - With worker shortages and more opportunities for employees to job-hop, business owners have had to be more resourceful in recruiting and retaining skilled employees.
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BBB tips to cultivate the value of company culture
Dec 18, 2022 1:00 AM - There is much talk about the importance of company culture in business circles. Sometimes it's difficult to grasp the amazing underlying potential for value for your company, customers, community and employees.
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Better Business Bureau tips for safer and smart holiday shopping
Nov 21, 2022 6:25 AM - It's an essential time for customers to use extra caution as shopping scams escalate significantly in online sales.
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BBB top tips for building stronger business relationships
Oct 23, 2022 1:00 AM - Businesses of all sizes forge relationships with customers, vendors, investors, employees and partners. The trick is to build something that lasts by not only creating and strengthening relationships but also honoring your commitment to others in everything you do.
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BBB says don't fall for fall home improvement scams
Sep 25, 2022 1:00 AM - As we wind down summer, which always seems like our shortest season, and move into autumn, a new project list emerges. But please note that fall is notorious for home improvement, repairs and maintenance scams.
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BBB recommends reputation management as a cornerstone for business success
Aug 28, 2022 1:00 AM - A key to business success is creating a reputation of excellence. While that takes time, strong business reputations are routinely credited for sales growth, loyal customers and attracting higher quality employees.
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Better Business Bureau: Scams heat up in second half of summer
Jul 31, 2022 1:00 AM - Con artists have a bag of summer tricks to steal money and identity. They have no regard for legitimate business. In fact, their business is to profit, often at the expense of good companies.
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