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09/27/2011

BBB Warns Local Businesses of a Deceptive Mailing Scam

BBB is warning businesses about misleading mailings they may receive from Compliance Services, a business based in Boston, MA. Several states, including Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio and Indiana, have issued warnings regarding the business’ deceptive mailings. Compliance Services has an F Rating from BBB.

07/05/2011

“Quick” Tips for Marketing With QR Codes

Quick Response codes, or QR codes for short, are popping up everywhere. These codes are the fastest way to get tech-savvy customers to your website. BBB offers some “quick” tips for businesses considering implementing the codes.

06/01/2011

Building a Facebook Presence That Works to Your Business' Benefit

Social media has become a dominating force in the eyes of today’s consumer. From YouTube to Facebook, consumers are turning to social media sites now more than ever to get more deeply connected to a business.

12/01/2006

FTC - A Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law

This manual is intended as a businessperson's guide to the basic features of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the federal law governing warranties on consumer products. The text provides citations to specific sections of the law—the Warranty Act itself, the Rules the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted under the Act, and the FTC's Warranty Advertising Guides. For reference purposes, a supplement to this manual containing the Act, the Rules, and the Guides is available from the FTC's Consumer Response Center. See Additional Sources of Information.

04/01/2001

FTC - Frequently Asked Advertising Questions: A Guide for Small Business

GENERAL ADVERTISING POLICIES What truth-in-advertising rules apply to advertisers? Under the Federal Trade Commission Act:

03/01/2000

FTC - Franchise and Business Opportunities

Want to be your own boss? A franchise or business opportunity may sound appealing, especially if you have limited resources or business experience. However, you could lose a significant amount of money if you don't investigate a business carefully before you buy. The Federal Trade Commission's Franchise and Business Opportunity Rule requires franchise and business opportunity sellers to give you specific information to help you make an informed decision.


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