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03/01/2012
Effective today, March 1, amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s Business Opportunity Rule go into effect. The changes implement new disclosures that work-at-home businesses must provide to ensure consumers have the appropriate information they need when considering a work-at-home program.
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02/08/2012
A number of Better Business Bureaus across the country have received consumer complaints and media questions about a tax preparation company called Mo Money Taxes (also known as MoneyCo USA).
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01/11/2012
The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:
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05/05/2009
The concept of bartering predates currency, however currency isn’t as easy to come by these days and some business owners are seeing the benefit in trading their goods or services, instead of dealing in cold hard cash. Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for small business owners on how they can benefit from bartering.
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05/01/2009
Better Business Bureau recomienda a los pequeños empresarios seguir los siguientes consejos para beneficiarse con el trueque.Consiste en el intercambio de objetos y/o servicios por otros. Debido a la falta de dinero en efectivo para las transacciones comerciales, muchos empresarios disfrutan actualmente de los beneficios del trueque, intercambiando bienes y/o servicios por otros.
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06/30/2008
Gasoline prices have risen 33 percent this year, and with the average cost of gas now at more than $4 a gallon, Americans are struggling to stay on the road without breaking their bank accounts. Some businesses though are seeing an opportunity to make money by selling fuel boosting additives or offering engine modifications to help drivers conserve fuel. However, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to stay away from gas saving products, parts and modifications that sound too-good-to-be-true and is offering advice on more reliable ways to conserve fuel.
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02/25/2008
Tax season is here and many Americans are looking forward to getting a large refund. Some taxpayers grow impatient when it comes to waiting for Uncle Sam to sign the check and many tax preparers offer instant refunds or Refund Anticipation Loans (RAL) – essentially an advance for the amount of your refund. While RALs might be a good source of instant cash, BBB warns that they come at a high cost.
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