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How Can I Get A Report From The Better Business Bureau Without A Fee?

I want to check the status of a company with the Better Business Bureau.I used to be able to do this, but now it appears on their website that their is a substanial fee. Am I in the wrong place?

Answer:As a long standing member, the BBB does not charge consumers for a business status report. You might be on a third party website that is selling something you can get for free.

How Can I Find If Someone Has Been Reported To The Better Business Bureau?

I am about to buy a trailer and another dealer told me look on the internet he has been reported to the better business bureau. How can I look to find this?

Answer:go to www.bbb.org. search the company name. thats all you need to do

What Are The Advantages Of Joining The Better Business Bureau?

I have a small retail business. I have been invited to join the Better Business Bureau. I am familiar with the BBB but before I join would like to get some opinions on the advantages of becoming a member. Are there any disadvantages to joining?

Answer:Their are plenty of advantages of joining the BBB; however make sure your business meets the criteria. The advantages to having a membership is to be updated on good business practices and updates to new business laws/regulations. It also helps resolve possible disputes with your customers/clients by using a form of mediation instead of tying up the busy court systems. It also allows your clients to research your business before contacting you for their needs. Some disadvantages are meeting the eligibility to join, having to follow up with monthly readings and updating your business profile. It can become very time consuming, but verses the pros's and con's I would say their are more pros's and you should definitely join.

If You Get Cheated By The Better Business Bureau, Who Do You Complain To?

If you get cheated by the Better Business Bureau, who do you complain to?

Answer:i read that in George Carlins "Brain droppings".

I Thought Every Business Has To Register With The Better Business Bureau.?

I thought every business has to register with the Better Business Bureau-wether they have had a complaint or not. Is this not true? I need a painter and a landscaper and I couldn't find any of the 3 I've gotten quotes from. Why is that?

Answer:The BBB is just an independent reference source for businesses, nothing more. A good, ethical business is under no obligation whatsoever to register with the BBB and it is not an indicator that a business is unethical if they are not registered with the BBB. I run a very ethical business and I received a call from a BBB sales person who wanted me to register with the BBB for a price of $400.00. I asked her what she knew about my business and she said 'nothing'. However, she stated that I could register my business with the BBB for $400.00 and be listed as a company in good standing with the BBB. This didn't seem like a value added service to me so I declined. Many building departments of city governments have vendors like painters, landscapers, and construction companies register with them and maintain a list of good companies to work with. Try calling the Building Department at your City Hall to see if they have a similar program that can provide approved vendors.

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