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In light of the current downward trend of the U.S. economy, the National Retail Federation estimates that holiday retail spending will increase by a paltry 2.2 percent, the slowest rate of growth in the last six years. As a result, companies are expected to hire fewer seasonal employees and, unfortunately, this means fewer jobs for cash-strapped consumers looking to supplement their holiday spending money. Better Business Bureau recommends that job hunters looking for seasonal employment start their search now, and is offering advice for landing a job for the holidays.
Last Updated - 10/2/2008
Rising healthcare costs are forcing small business owners to decide whether or not they can afford to provide health coverage for their employees. Some employers are choosing to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for employees as an alternative to paying for health insurance, and Better Business Bureau is providing guidance for small business owners on whether HSAs could be a viable option for their company.
Last Updated - 10/2/2008
Better Business Bureau is offering answers to consumers’ frequently asked questions on what will happen if their insurance company shuts its doors.
Last Updated - 10/2/2008
With the cost of healthcare continuing to climb and with consumers now feeling the budget pinch from all sides, some are looking into discount medical cards as a way to save money and ease cost burdens. Discount medical cards may seem like an attractive option for saving money, but Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research and ask the right questions before signing up or they could get ripped off at a time when they can least afford it.
Last Updated - 10/2/2008
Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance is encouraging donors to give, but advising them to give responsibly to Hurricane Ike relief efforts by doing pre-donation research to ensure that their gifts are put to best use by legitimate organizations that are engaged and equipped to support relief and recovery efforts now underway.
Last Updated - 9/17/2008
Coping With Disasters
During the past 20 years, the U.S. has sustained 44 weather-related disasters in which overall damages and costs reached or exceeded $1 billion and more than 11,000 people lost their lives. Thirty-eight of these disasters occurred between 1988 to 1999, with seven occurring in 1998 alone—the most for any year on record. To help keep yourself and your loved ones safe, this brochure provides you with the information you need to be prepared in times of disaster.
Last Updated - 9/16/2008
Within three days of its release, Apple sold one million iPhone 3Gs. Such widespread excitement over a product means that scammers have a new opportunity to rip-off unsuspecting consumers, and your Better Business Bureau is providing advice on how consumers can protect themselves from the many schemes associated with the product.
Last Updated - 9/4/2008
Everyone is aware of the threat of personal identity theft, but identity thieves also prey on businesses. Recent studies cite more than eight million Americans as ID theft victims, with nearly $50 billion in annual losses, but the most sophisticated identity thieves are now pursuing even bigger payoffs by targeting businesses. Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to avoid the different forms of business ID theft, as well as guidance for small business owners if their company’s identity has been compromised.
Last Updated - 9/4/2008
The presidential election is nearly upon us and with interest in the race peaking, both political parties will be pushing for maximum voter registration in the coming weeks. While many Americans are showing their civic pride and engaging in the political process, scammers and ID thieves see an opportunity to ply their trade. Your Better Business Bureau is warning Americans to be extremely cautious with their personal information this election season to avoid phony voter registration drives that are designed to steal their identities.
Last Updated - 9/4/2008
With high fuel prices looking like they’re here to stay now, the rise in the cost of travel means the cost of doing business for many companies will continue to put a serious squeeze on profits. Better Business Bureau is offering advice for small business owners on how to reduce travel expenses and preserve the bottom line.
Last Updated - 7/31/2008