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09/11/2013
The cooler days of September prompt many homeowners to tackle the roof repairs they need to do before the winter weather sets in. Roof work is a major investment and a job that requires qualified professionals using quality materials that will stand the test of time.
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07/02/2013
The New York BBB Education and Research Foundation announced its Board of Trustees for 2013.
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06/10/2013
The Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York announced its Officers and Directors for 2013. Rhonda Joy McLean, Deputy General Counsel, Time Inc., was elected to a second term as Board Chair, effective May 2013, for a term of one year.
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03/06/2013
The Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York has announced its annual top ten complaint categories, listing those business categories which received the most complaints in 2012. The announcement was made during National Consumer Prevention Week (March 3-9, 2013), a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.
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08/16/2012
Scammers are gearing up for this year’s Presidential election, from robo-calls offering a “free cruise” for taking a political survey, to promises that President Obama will pay your utility bill. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be on the lookout for the growing number of scams that are likely to continue leading up to the Presidential election. “Scammers use incentives based on what they think voters want to hear,” noted Claire Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Metro New York Better Business Bureau.
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05/22/2012
The Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York announced today the election of Rhonda J. McLean as Chairman of the Board. She succeeds Paul A. Galiano, who will remain on the Board.
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05/16/2012
Natural disasters like tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, crises also bring out persons who choose to take advantage of the victims. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve damage done to roofs. Whether your roof got hit hard by a natural disaster or just needs to be replaced because it’s old, take certain precautions when it comes to hiring a roofing contractor.
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09/13/2010
The Better Business Bureau recommends doing your research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.
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05/01/2003
As a businessperson, you may want to contribute to law enforcement or public safety groups in your community or buy advertising in publications that seem to be sponsored by nonprofit organizations. While you give back to the community that supports your business, be sure to apply the same savvy you use to make your business decisions when you consider your response to a fund-raising appeal.
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05/01/2003
If your nonprofit organization is planning a fund-raising campaign, you may be considering hiring a professional to do the work. Professional fund-raisers conduct campaigns for a fee; often, it's a percentage of the money they collect.
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01/01/2002
Washington, D.C. — Free trial offers can be a great way to try new products or services without making a long-term commitment to a membership, subscription or extended service contract. But mark your calendar: If you don't cancel before the trial period ends, your acceptance of a free trial offer may be an agreement to buy other products and services.
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03/01/2000
Could your organization be a victim of an office supply scam? If you don’t have adequate purchasing controls, probably so. Businesses, churches, and fraternal and charitable organizations are being bilked out of millions of dollars by bogus office supply firms. You can protect yourself by learning to recognize the scams and understanding your rights.
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