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07/02/2012

Looking to Hire a Contractor? Know Where to Look and Whom to Pick

Better Business Bureau is advising businesses that are looking to grow their workforce, whether through remote consultants or in-house contractors, to consider a few simple tips to finding the consultant who’s right for the business’s needs.

05/02/2012

BBB Advice for Hiring a Roofing Contractor You Can Trust

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.

03/01/2012

Hiring a Home Contractor - Do You Know the Red Flags?

It’s always important to find a home contractor that you can trust. Better Business Bureau recommends following this smart shopper checklist before choosing a contractor for your home.

02/29/2012

BBB Alerts Consumers To Potential Charity Scams, Contractor Ripoffs After February Tornadoes

With areas of Missouri and Illinois laid waste by tornadoes and severe storms, the BBB warns consumers to be alert to potential scams linked to charities or shady contractors.

01/11/2012

BBB Advises Contractors To Avoid Firms That Charge $99 Advance Fee For Job Leads

The BBB is urging contractors to be alert for telephone solicitors trying to convince them to sign up for an online program offering free job leads.

08/31/2011

Connecticut BBB Cautions Consumers to be Careful When Hiring Contractors to Repair Post- Irene Property Damage

Natural Disasters Provide Fertile Ground for Unscrupulous, Unqualified Contractors

05/01/1997

FTC - Thinking About a Home Improvement? Don't Get Nailed

If you live in Washington, D.C. and are thinking about making improvements to your home, selecting a contractor is the first and most important step in the process. The Federal Trade Commission offers the following tips and checklist to help you along.


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