BBB Hot Topics - August Issue

Hot Topics for August 2013 - BBB Metro New York
Issue #13, August 2013
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The Affordable Care Act:
 What the Law Means for Small Businesses

The Affordable Care Act includes a variety of measures specifically for small businesses that help lower premium cost growth and increase access to quality, affordable health insurance. Depending on whether you are self-employed, an employer with fewer than 25 employees, an employer with fewer than 50 employees, or an employer with 50 or more employees, different provisions of the Affordable Care Act may apply to you. CLICK HERE for a link to the U.S. Small Business Administration and learn about the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act based on the size of your business.

 

Register Now!  
New York City BBB Accredited Business Breakfast 
Join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the BBB Metro New York office in Manhattan for a complimentary light breakfast and a program on leveraging your BBB Accreditation to enhance your business.  Learn how to make your BBB Accreditation work harder for you while meeting and networking with other leaders in your local business community.     
 

There are many ways to maximize your BBB Accreditation. Join us for this event to discover how! There is no charge to attend.  CLICK HERE for info and registration.  

 

Save the Date!

Mid-Hudson BBB Accredited Business Breakfast - September 30, 2013

Long Island BBB Accredited Business Breakfast - October 10, 2013

Mid-Hudson BBB Accredited Business Breakfast - November 20, 2013

 

BBB Small Business Tip: 
 Increase Sales Without Spending a Lot of Money

Increasing your sales doesn't always have to mean spending money. Take a look at what is already working for you, and find ways to build on those successful elements. The Direct Selling Education Foundation, a BBB National Partner, has recommendations on ways to increase sales without increasing your spending.  CLICK HERE to read more.  

 

Join us at the New York Business Expo & Conference 
 
October 17, 2013, Javits Center, NYC
   
Join us for the premier B2B opportunity to network with peers, purchase discounted products & services, identify NEW B2B resources and attend cutting-edge seminars that deliver actionable strategies. Brian Rauer, Executive Director of the BBB Serving the Mid-Hudson Region and General Counsel of the BBB Serving Metro New York will present Privacy, Security & ID Theft Prevention: Tips for the Vigilant Business, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Room #7.  CLICK HERE for more information.  

FTC Alleges Small Businesses Were Deceived into Buying Credit/Debit Card Processing Services and Equipment

The Federal Trade Commission has charged an operation that sells credit and debit card payment processing services to small businesses with violating federal law.  The defendants allegedly made false and unsubstantiated claims and failed to disclose material facts to storefront businesses and sole proprietorships before they applied for services and equipment to process credit and debit card payments.  The FTC seeks to halt the allegedly illegal practices and return money to victims.  CLICK HERE to read more. 

 
Join the 2013 BBB Ad Campaign!  Show
New Yorkers That You "Start With Trust"
 
Don't miss your opportunity to be included in ads that have the potential to be  seen by millions Metro New Yorkers.  The BBB "Start With Trust" ads will will run in
The New York Times, The New York Daily News, El Diario, the
NY Law Journal, and on Long Island in
Newsday with a directory-style listing of our participating Accredited Businesses.  You'll also have the opportunity to participate in our year-long online Buyers Guide.  These ads are for Accredited Businesses only.  Don't miss out! 
 
Click here for info and registration for NYC/Westchester businesses.  
Click here for info and registration for the Long Island Buyer's Guide (print ad for Long Island Businesses is closed).

Welcome New BBB Metro NY Accredited Businesses! 
We congratulate the firms listed in the link below for attaining BBB Accredited Business status.  Before being invited by BBB to become accredited, these businesses met the BBB Standards for Trust and made a commitment to uphold the BBB Code of Business Practices.  BBB Accreditation lets customers know that your company stands for integrity, honesty and customer satisfaction.   CLICK HERE for a list of newly Accredited Businesses 
  
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