85% of North Americans said they prefer doing business with companies that are accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Your customers are smarter than ever. They do their homework before they make a purchase. And in a recent Gallup survey, they made it clear that they prefer companies that belong to the Better Business Bureau.
Why? Because they know they can trust a BBB Accredited Business. The BBB works to combat consumer fraud and to maintain ethical practices in the advertising and selling of products and services. Only business that meet BBB standards, follow the highest principles of business ethics and practice self-regulation will be accepted.
BBB Accreditation tells your corporate and individual customers they can depend on you, and that gives you a valuable edge.
Positive Exposure -
We're proud of our Accredited Businesses and the high standards they adhere to, and we work hard to make prospective customers aware of your Accreditation through:
Directories of Accredited Business & Consumer Buying Guide
Every year, we distribute over 50,000 Directories that list every BBB Accredited Business by industry category. There is also opportunity for you to purchase display advertising.
BBB Advertising program
Accredited Businesses can display the BBB logo in your off line, or printed advertising, corporate documents and place of business. (NOTE must have a signed agreement in effect.)
Industry Reference List
When prospective customers ask for information about reliable providers of products or services, we give them a list of BBB Accredited Businesses. Imagine the power of having your company’s name on that list as they make their purchase decision.
Reliability Reports
These reports, available by contacting the BBB live, or on online, help both businesses and the public choose reputable organizations and make more informed decisions about investments and purchases. BBB Accreditation status is a part of your Reliability Report.
Dispute Resolution
We can help your business resolve disputes fairly and without expensive litigation though our conciliation, mediation and arbitration services. Which is a great alternative to expensive, and time-consuming, court or government action.
Business Alerts To Protect You And Your Employees
We keep you informed as to what is currently targeting the local marketplace – saving you time and hassle. Keeping you up to date.
Online Trust mark programs
Want to show prospective customers and online shoppers that your business is legitimate? The BBB OnLine program provides a seal for your website Show them that your company can be trusted by displaying the BBB seal on your Web site. When visitors click on the seal, it will connect the to a BBB site verifying your company's active participation in the program. Visit www.bbbonline.org for details.
Association With A Trusted Community-minded Organization
You'll be proud to know that Accreditation supports the BBB in providing services to the general public such as consumer education, and scam alerts.
Priority Service
For fast access to any of our services, BBB Accredited Businesses may call our office at 709-364-2222, reach us toll free at 1-877-663-2363, fax us at 709-364-2255, or email us.