Latin American Communities

Latin American Communities

By Bernardo Altamirano Rodriguez and Luis Melgar An Economic Power On The Rise A growing number of Latino business leaders and consumers are driving marketplace changes. As the fastest-growing sector of sellers and consumers in the United States, Latinos are leading a new era of entrepreneurship and consumerism. To better...

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Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets

Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets

By Bill Fanelli Survey findings debunk myths about cybersecurity and small businesses.   In a world where cyber disasters are increasing at record speed, it’s important for businesses to protect their assets. In a 2017 cybersecurity report by Better Business Bureau (BBB), more than half of the 1,100 small businesses...

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BBB: An Engine of Defense

BBB: An Engine of Defense

By Archana Mehta A BBB historical document showcases the organization’s efforts to protect consumers during and after World War II. The early 1940s marked a profound period of history in the United States. It was wartime, and the uncertainty of World War II created fear in Americans. Swindlers sought to...

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What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

Unofficial BBB historian Charles Underhill, who’s also the former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Council of Better Business Bureaus, takes us on a journey back to 1916.

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Promoting Responsible Advertising to Kids

Promoting Responsible Advertising to Kids

For more than 40 years, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) has been promoting responsible advertising to kids. Linda Bean sheds light on how CARU works with advertisers to accomplish its mission.

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Mexico: Then & Now

Mexico: Then & Now

By Jeanne Hansen, Owner, Jeanne Hansen Editorial Services An Interview with Bernardo Altamirano Rodríguez, Director General of BBB Mexico Bernardo Altamirano Rodríguez is the Director General of Better Business Bureau (BBB) Mexico, which was launched in February 2014 and began operations in June 2015. BBB Mexico currently has offices in...

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Work Force of Good

Work Force of Good

By Edward Loftin  Workplace campaigns continue to be a considerable player in charitable giving, generating over $4 billion annually. Workplace giving campaigns provide employees the opportunity to make tax-deductible contributions to charitable organizations while on the job. Traditionally, an organization like the local United Way would organize an annual campaign,...

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Interest-Based Advertising

Interest-Based Advertising

By Genie Barton And Jon Brescia Respect your customer, and online advertising can help you increase click-throughs from a more targeted audience. Remember the last great newspaper ad you saw? Have you picked up a physical copy of the Yellow Pages to find a repairman lately? Not likely. We have...

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#TBT Better Business

#TBT Better Business

By Nancy Coulter-Parker, Founder NCP Content + Consulting With more than a century of experience under its belt, Better Business Bureau (BBB) still remains as committed as ever to keeping businesses accountable to a just and ethical marketplace. Since the early 1900s, BBB has been on the forefront of positive...

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