Better
Business Bureau Accreditation provides a number of
positive benefits for both your company and your
employees.
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REPORTS OF YOUR ACCREDITATION
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The statement that you're an Accredited Business in good standing to every consumer who inquires about your business. Because most consumers prefer to do business with a BBB Accredited Business, this is one of your greatest assets. Your plaque, prominently displayed at your place of business, gives a favorable first impression to walk-in customers.
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ACCREDITATION PAYS FOR ITSELF
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You may never know how many customers you've gained because of Bureau Reliability Reports, but even one business transaction can often pay for a full year's Accreditation.
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BBB LOGO IN YOUR ADVERTISING
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Bureau Accredited Businesses may be permitted to use the BBB torch logo in their advertising using our Seal Program. Contact us for more information.
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BUSINESS ARBITRATION
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Informal, binding resolution of business-customer disputes without going to court. The BBB will arbitrate non-complex marketplace disputes between a business and its customers at no charge to BBB Accredited businesses. (Disputes that the BBB, in its sole discretion, deems to be complex, will be subject to an administrative fee and to fees to be paid directly to the arbitrator.)
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SOLICITATIONS CONTROL PLAN
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A program to help you decide which charities you want to contribute to and to know how to discourage the ones you don't.
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ON-LINE ACCREDITED BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
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Every BBB Accredited Business is listed on our website and is easily located by consumers looking for a reliable source.
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PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
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You gain public trust and confidence through the Bureau's efforts in helping the public recognize that legitimate firms care about and are doing something to maintain their trust.
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MEDIATION
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The Bureau works to settle business-customer disputes quickly and smoothly, without your having to leave your place of business.
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TAX DEDUCTIBILITY
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Your Accreditation dues are 100% tax deductible as a reasonable and necessary business expense.
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AUTOMOTIVE ARBITRATION
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Informal, fast, free settlement of disputes with major automobile manufacturers about your car's performance.
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RELIABILITY REPORTS
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Your key to reliability in business relations. You receive fast, preferred service in obtaining reports on any business in the nation.
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"Report to Accredited Businesses"
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A regular publication for Accredited Businesses--your link to vital business and consumer news.
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BUSINESS ALERTS
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A regular publication for Accredited Businesses--your link to vital business and consumer news.
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HOTLINE
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Priority telephone numbers that connect you to the Bureau immediately. For Accredited Businesses only.
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ADVERTISING GUIDELINES
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Our help in keeping truth and accuracy in your advertising and staying within federal, State and local laws.
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ADVERTISING REVIEW
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Personal, free review of your proposed copy for compliance with legal and Bureau standards.
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GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS
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A continually expanding source of free information on nearly 100 "BBB Aware" topics of interest is available for your own information or to share with employees and customers.
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GUIDES FOR GIVING
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Information to help you evaluate over 7,000 charitable, membership, lobbying, etc., organizations soliciting your contributions.
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SELF-REGULATION
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The Bureau is committed to the concept of self-regulation as healthiest for business and consumers.
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BUSINESS STANDARDS
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Standards and ethics promoted by the Bureau, and adhered to by Accredited Businesses, foster customer confidence.
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ADVERTISING SURVEILLANCE
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The Bureau works both locally and nationally to monitor advertising and investigate complaints from consumers and competitors to ensure truth and accuracy in advertising.
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ACTION AGAINST FRAUD
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The Bureau helps legitimate businesses retain profit dollars by working with governmental agencies to put fraud and illegal schemes out of business.
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YOUR PLACE OF HONOR
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Over 85% of Bureau Accredited Businesses say Accreditation has enhanced their company's position in the community.
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PRESTIGIOUS PRAISE
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Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, Congressmen, news media, and members of the consuming public have praised the Bureau's programs and services. Your Accreditation makes them available to you.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION
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Bureau speakers appear at schools, clubs, membership organizations, and on radio and television to teach buyers to become educated consumers. Bureau staff will give a presentation upon your request on any subject related to Bureau services.
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FROM COMPLAINT TO CUSTOMER
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Consumers say they would turn to the BBB for help with complaints more than three times as often as any other agency. Since 95% of the customers who report complaints become loyal customers if their complaint is satisfactorily handled, you can actually increase satisfied customers through the Bureau's help with complaints.
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SUPPORT PROGRAMS
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Ask your Representative about discount and special services available to BBB Accredited Businesses.
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