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.
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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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