The document summarizes various marketing campaigns conducted by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to promote BBB Accredited Businesses. It mentions radio spots, bus advertisements, billboards, print ads, and social media promotions highlighting accredited businesses. It also announces an upcoming event hosted by the BBB called the "Celebration of Integrity" which will honor business leaders for their ethical practices and feature comments from the FBI about cybersecurity threats. Finally, it provides statistics about the BBB's activities and services from January to September 2014.
The document provides a summary of the Greater Cleveland BBB's activity report for 2015 and information for local businesses. It notes that the BBB issued over 1.3 million reports on businesses and charities, an increase over the previous year. The BBB also helped resolve over 8,600 consumer complaints totaling over $11 million. The document encourages businesses to take advantage of discounts available to BBB accredited businesses and warns of common tax scams and misleading domain registration notices.
The document discusses the importance of online customer reviews for businesses. It notes that 92% of consumers use reviews to determine business quality, 88% are influenced by reviews in their purchasing decisions, and 80% trust reviews as much as personal recommendations. It also recognizes local businesses and students for demonstrating integrity.
The document summarizes Better Business Bureau activities in northeast Ohio and scams reported to the BBB. It discusses survey results finding that millennials are more vulnerable to scams than previously thought. It also announces upcoming BBB events, webinars, and discounts for accredited businesses. Common scams include IRS, government grant, debt collection, sweepstakes, and tech support scams. The BBB assists over 7 million people annually in the region and handles thousands of customer complaints and business reports.
Three local "fun run" races abruptly canceled their events in late July, leaving many participants without refunds of their registration fees. A mud run in Ohio and foam run in the same location in Ohio, organized by two different out-of-state companies, canceled just before their scheduled dates. A third run in California organized by the same company that canceled the Ohio foam run also ceased operations without providing refunds to participants who paid registration fees ranging from $45-75. The organizers of all three canceled races have poor BBB ratings or have been the subject of many complaints from unsatisfied customers.
Better Business Bureaus February 2020 Market Monitor includes stories on Cocky's Bagels - the 2020 Spark Award Winner, census scams, the purchase of BBB's new building, and more!
The document provides information about new features and services from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Greater Cleveland. It summarizes a new "Scam Tracker" feature that allows users to search scams reported locally and nationally. It also warns about a new version of ransomware called CryptoWall 3.0 and provides tips on protecting against it. Additionally, it highlights business reviews, community reports, and member discounts available through the BBB.
The document provides information about an upcoming small business resource fair hosted by the Business Growth Collaborative. The fair will be held on October 16th at the Global Center for Health and Innovation from 8am to 3:15pm. It will give small business owners the opportunity to find resources, opportunities, and support to help their businesses succeed. Attendees can get professional headshots taken and film a 15-30 second video pitch to promote their business. Workshops will also cover topics like marketing and accessing capital. The resource fair aims to help businesses access the tools, training, and connections needed to thrive.
Better Business Bureaus December 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on the purchase of BBB's new building, 2020 board of elections, vanity award scams, and more!
The document provides a summary of the Greater Cleveland BBB's activity report for 2015 and information for local businesses. It notes that the BBB issued over 1.3 million reports on businesses and charities, an increase over the previous year. The BBB also helped resolve over 8,600 consumer complaints totaling over $11 million. The document encourages businesses to take advantage of discounts available to BBB accredited businesses and warns of common tax scams and misleading domain registration notices.
The document discusses the importance of online customer reviews for businesses. It notes that 92% of consumers use reviews to determine business quality, 88% are influenced by reviews in their purchasing decisions, and 80% trust reviews as much as personal recommendations. It also recognizes local businesses and students for demonstrating integrity.
The document summarizes Better Business Bureau activities in northeast Ohio and scams reported to the BBB. It discusses survey results finding that millennials are more vulnerable to scams than previously thought. It also announces upcoming BBB events, webinars, and discounts for accredited businesses. Common scams include IRS, government grant, debt collection, sweepstakes, and tech support scams. The BBB assists over 7 million people annually in the region and handles thousands of customer complaints and business reports.
Three local "fun run" races abruptly canceled their events in late July, leaving many participants without refunds of their registration fees. A mud run in Ohio and foam run in the same location in Ohio, organized by two different out-of-state companies, canceled just before their scheduled dates. A third run in California organized by the same company that canceled the Ohio foam run also ceased operations without providing refunds to participants who paid registration fees ranging from $45-75. The organizers of all three canceled races have poor BBB ratings or have been the subject of many complaints from unsatisfied customers.
Better Business Bureaus February 2020 Market Monitor includes stories on Cocky's Bagels - the 2020 Spark Award Winner, census scams, the purchase of BBB's new building, and more!
The document provides information about new features and services from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Greater Cleveland. It summarizes a new "Scam Tracker" feature that allows users to search scams reported locally and nationally. It also warns about a new version of ransomware called CryptoWall 3.0 and provides tips on protecting against it. Additionally, it highlights business reviews, community reports, and member discounts available through the BBB.
The document provides information about an upcoming small business resource fair hosted by the Business Growth Collaborative. The fair will be held on October 16th at the Global Center for Health and Innovation from 8am to 3:15pm. It will give small business owners the opportunity to find resources, opportunities, and support to help their businesses succeed. Attendees can get professional headshots taken and film a 15-30 second video pitch to promote their business. Workshops will also cover topics like marketing and accessing capital. The resource fair aims to help businesses access the tools, training, and connections needed to thrive.
Better Business Bureaus December 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on the purchase of BBB's new building, 2020 board of elections, vanity award scams, and more!
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's Market Monitor Newsletter for February 2014. Includes articles about the BBBASAP program, Request-A-Quote Service, and special promotional rates for billboard advertisements. The newsletter also includes articles about where to go to get free model labor issues posters for company workplaces, scam e-mails about domain names from China, and local companies that are "On Our Radar' for their pattern of consumer complaints (Shelf Wizard, Handicraft, LLC, AAA Appliance, and American Asphalt Sealcoating). In this edition, BBB also welcomes new Board Directors, Greg Rosenberg of Business Communication Solutions, Inc. and Bill Palliser of The Sherwin Williams Company.
The document discusses the results of a Nielsen survey that examined factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions. The key findings were:
- 50.7% of respondents were familiar with the BBB Accreditation Seal
- Of those familiar with the seal, 82.7% said they were more likely to purchase from a business displaying the seal
- Respondents found BBB to be a more trusted source of information than other review sources like Angie's List and Yelp
The article encourages BBB accredited businesses to prominently display their accreditation seal to influence consumer purchasing decisions.
California has implemented new regulations requiring merchant cash advance lenders and brokers to obtain licensing if they want to operate in the state. These regulations were put in place in response to predatory practices observed in the industry. Some lenders have faced legal issues for misrepresenting their licensing status or charging illegal upfront fees. Consumers are warned to thoroughly research any lender soliciting business loans in California or elsewhere due to the risk of fraud.
The RE Investment News is the monthly newsletter for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors serving the real estate investment communities in KS & MO since 2004. Visit our website to learn more at www.MAREI.org
Kearny, New Jersey-based personal injury law firm Brady Brady & Reilly, LLC has been serving auto accident victims in New Jersey for over 50 years. The firm's skilled auto accident attorneys help clients obtain financial compensation for injuries suffered in accidents that were not their fault. Brady Brady & Reilly, LLC ensures each client receives personalized legal representation to recover costs such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. The firm maintains a strong reputation among clients and has earned positive reviews for its successful advocacy on behalf of injured individuals.
This document summarizes an identity theft presentation. It discusses a data breach at Target where personal information of 70 million customers was stolen. It then shows credit and debit card information from Target being sold online, with foreign cards and cards with higher credit limits fetching higher prices. The document suggests the Target breach was likely due to a spear phishing attack targeting an employee. Statistics on identity theft incidents and losses in the US are presented. Examples of phishing emails are shown, and ways to help prevent identity theft like shredding documents and monitoring accounts are discussed.
Better Business Bureaus April 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on Virtual Kidnapping Scams, Employment Scams, Phishing Emails, and BBB's Celebration of Integrity.
John logs into the United Way ePledge system. He chooses to donate $1,200 through payroll deduction over 12 pay periods. John then splits his donation between the United Way Community Fund and two other local non-profits. In the final review screen, John accepts a matching donation offer from his employer, increasing his total pledge to $1,300. John prints and saves his donation confirmation before logging out of the system.
The RE Investment News is the monthly newsletter for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. This month overcoming fears, paralysis analysis, and the Note Business. Learn more at
Better Business Bureaus August 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on becoming a Cleveland Age-Friendly Business, a DNA Scam targeting older adults, a mailing scam targeting Ohio small businesses and more.
The document appears to be a portfolio of design work from Bill Santry Design/Web. It includes summaries and images from projects for various government agencies and private companies. Some of the projects shown include redesigning the Small Business Administration website, branding for a financial advising firm and confectionery, advocacy campaigns for government health organizations, and a viral marketing campaign for a bar and grill. The portfolio demonstrates Bill Santry's experience across web design, branding, advertising, and campaign development.
MAR Article Page 37 - The Positive Side of VacanciesDenise Douglas
This document appears to be a newsletter from the Maryland Association of REALTORS®. The summary includes:
1) The newsletter provides information on the MAR's 2014 Annual Conference and Awards, including highlights and recognizing award winners.
2) It announces the recipient of the 2014 Life Achievement Award, Ilene Kessler, for her over 25 years of dedication to the real estate industry.
3) The document outlines various member benefits that MAR dues provide, such as legal support, discounts, and education opportunities.
The RE Investment News is the monthly newsletter publication from Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. MAREI has been serving real estate investors in the Kanas City Metro and across the country with networking, education, and benefits since 2004. Learn more on www.MAREI.org.
The document discusses "Ban the Box" initiatives which aim to increase the employability of individuals with criminal histories. It notes that over 70 million US adults have a criminal record. Jurisdictions that have adopted Ban the Box include 13 states and 69 cities/counties. The pros are discussed as increasing applicant pools and reducing discrimination, while the cons note safety concerns and conflicts with some laws. Commercial Investigations LLC announced they updated consent forms to give clients a choice regarding criminal history questions.
This document discusses how charitable giving and volunteering can benefit independent automobile dealerships. It provides examples of dealers who have supported various local causes through donations, fundraising events, and community involvement. The article argues that philanthropy increases employee morale and engagement, serves as free marketing for the business, improves the dealership's reputation in the community, and provides a tax deduction. Dealers who practice charitable giving report that it leads to more sales and customers who want to support their business.
Overview of recent regulation, lawsuits and laws that impact online marketing. Compliance doesn’t have to kill conversions so we’ll discuss how to run a compliant campaign while still making money.
Experience level: Intermediate
Target audience: Affiliates/Publishers
Niche/vertical: Compliance
Sarah de Diego, Attorney, De Diego Law (Moderator)
Jim Banks, CEO, Spades Media (Twitter @jimbanks)
Susannah Booth, Senior Partner Manager, Union Square Media
Vladimir Karetnikov, Media Buyer, Westwood Promotion Inc. (Twitter @westwoodpro)
Tom Cohn, Partner, LeClair Ryan
We enable advertisers with the ability to reach their intended online customer base for pennies on the dollar with surgical accuracy – all without the use of cookies – and at the exact time of their choosing.
Atty james beirne scam | balita media luchie mendoza allen pwatchdog
This document summarizes ongoing issues with attorney Allen's advertising practices. It details how Allen has repeatedly violated ethics laws in advertisements with attorney Beirne and on the Balita website. Some violations include implying a partnership between Allen and Beirne's firms, linking to Beirne's site from a banner ad, and making false claims about experience and special designations. The author urges Allen to get his advertising and practices in order, admit he currently lacks experience and oversight to independently run multiple offices, and work under a reputable lawyer to gain proper experience before continuing to practice.
Your BBB Serving Greater Cleveland has many partnership and sponsorship opportunities to present your company as a business the Cleveland community can TRUST.
The document is a newsletter from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Greater Cleveland that provides information on scams, business reviews and accredited businesses. It summarizes a scam offering 6-day vacations for $119 that many consumers did not receive after paying additional fees. It warns readers not to be fooled by low-cost vacation offers that fail to disclose all fees. The BBB also announces new advertising opportunities on BBB buses for accredited businesses and programs offering discounts to other accredited companies.
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's Market Monitor Newsletter for February 2014. Includes articles about the BBBASAP program, Request-A-Quote Service, and special promotional rates for billboard advertisements. The newsletter also includes articles about where to go to get free model labor issues posters for company workplaces, scam e-mails about domain names from China, and local companies that are "On Our Radar' for their pattern of consumer complaints (Shelf Wizard, Handicraft, LLC, AAA Appliance, and American Asphalt Sealcoating). In this edition, BBB also welcomes new Board Directors, Greg Rosenberg of Business Communication Solutions, Inc. and Bill Palliser of The Sherwin Williams Company.
The document discusses the results of a Nielsen survey that examined factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions. The key findings were:
- 50.7% of respondents were familiar with the BBB Accreditation Seal
- Of those familiar with the seal, 82.7% said they were more likely to purchase from a business displaying the seal
- Respondents found BBB to be a more trusted source of information than other review sources like Angie's List and Yelp
The article encourages BBB accredited businesses to prominently display their accreditation seal to influence consumer purchasing decisions.
California has implemented new regulations requiring merchant cash advance lenders and brokers to obtain licensing if they want to operate in the state. These regulations were put in place in response to predatory practices observed in the industry. Some lenders have faced legal issues for misrepresenting their licensing status or charging illegal upfront fees. Consumers are warned to thoroughly research any lender soliciting business loans in California or elsewhere due to the risk of fraud.
The RE Investment News is the monthly newsletter for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors serving the real estate investment communities in KS & MO since 2004. Visit our website to learn more at www.MAREI.org
Kearny, New Jersey-based personal injury law firm Brady Brady & Reilly, LLC has been serving auto accident victims in New Jersey for over 50 years. The firm's skilled auto accident attorneys help clients obtain financial compensation for injuries suffered in accidents that were not their fault. Brady Brady & Reilly, LLC ensures each client receives personalized legal representation to recover costs such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. The firm maintains a strong reputation among clients and has earned positive reviews for its successful advocacy on behalf of injured individuals.
This document summarizes an identity theft presentation. It discusses a data breach at Target where personal information of 70 million customers was stolen. It then shows credit and debit card information from Target being sold online, with foreign cards and cards with higher credit limits fetching higher prices. The document suggests the Target breach was likely due to a spear phishing attack targeting an employee. Statistics on identity theft incidents and losses in the US are presented. Examples of phishing emails are shown, and ways to help prevent identity theft like shredding documents and monitoring accounts are discussed.
Better Business Bureaus April 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on Virtual Kidnapping Scams, Employment Scams, Phishing Emails, and BBB's Celebration of Integrity.
John logs into the United Way ePledge system. He chooses to donate $1,200 through payroll deduction over 12 pay periods. John then splits his donation between the United Way Community Fund and two other local non-profits. In the final review screen, John accepts a matching donation offer from his employer, increasing his total pledge to $1,300. John prints and saves his donation confirmation before logging out of the system.
The RE Investment News is the monthly newsletter for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. This month overcoming fears, paralysis analysis, and the Note Business. Learn more at
Better Business Bureaus August 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on becoming a Cleveland Age-Friendly Business, a DNA Scam targeting older adults, a mailing scam targeting Ohio small businesses and more.
The document appears to be a portfolio of design work from Bill Santry Design/Web. It includes summaries and images from projects for various government agencies and private companies. Some of the projects shown include redesigning the Small Business Administration website, branding for a financial advising firm and confectionery, advocacy campaigns for government health organizations, and a viral marketing campaign for a bar and grill. The portfolio demonstrates Bill Santry's experience across web design, branding, advertising, and campaign development.
MAR Article Page 37 - The Positive Side of VacanciesDenise Douglas
This document appears to be a newsletter from the Maryland Association of REALTORS®. The summary includes:
1) The newsletter provides information on the MAR's 2014 Annual Conference and Awards, including highlights and recognizing award winners.
2) It announces the recipient of the 2014 Life Achievement Award, Ilene Kessler, for her over 25 years of dedication to the real estate industry.
3) The document outlines various member benefits that MAR dues provide, such as legal support, discounts, and education opportunities.
The RE Investment News is the monthly newsletter publication from Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. MAREI has been serving real estate investors in the Kanas City Metro and across the country with networking, education, and benefits since 2004. Learn more on www.MAREI.org.
The document discusses "Ban the Box" initiatives which aim to increase the employability of individuals with criminal histories. It notes that over 70 million US adults have a criminal record. Jurisdictions that have adopted Ban the Box include 13 states and 69 cities/counties. The pros are discussed as increasing applicant pools and reducing discrimination, while the cons note safety concerns and conflicts with some laws. Commercial Investigations LLC announced they updated consent forms to give clients a choice regarding criminal history questions.
This document discusses how charitable giving and volunteering can benefit independent automobile dealerships. It provides examples of dealers who have supported various local causes through donations, fundraising events, and community involvement. The article argues that philanthropy increases employee morale and engagement, serves as free marketing for the business, improves the dealership's reputation in the community, and provides a tax deduction. Dealers who practice charitable giving report that it leads to more sales and customers who want to support their business.
Overview of recent regulation, lawsuits and laws that impact online marketing. Compliance doesn’t have to kill conversions so we’ll discuss how to run a compliant campaign while still making money.
Experience level: Intermediate
Target audience: Affiliates/Publishers
Niche/vertical: Compliance
Sarah de Diego, Attorney, De Diego Law (Moderator)
Jim Banks, CEO, Spades Media (Twitter @jimbanks)
Susannah Booth, Senior Partner Manager, Union Square Media
Vladimir Karetnikov, Media Buyer, Westwood Promotion Inc. (Twitter @westwoodpro)
Tom Cohn, Partner, LeClair Ryan
We enable advertisers with the ability to reach their intended online customer base for pennies on the dollar with surgical accuracy – all without the use of cookies – and at the exact time of their choosing.
Atty james beirne scam | balita media luchie mendoza allen pwatchdog
This document summarizes ongoing issues with attorney Allen's advertising practices. It details how Allen has repeatedly violated ethics laws in advertisements with attorney Beirne and on the Balita website. Some violations include implying a partnership between Allen and Beirne's firms, linking to Beirne's site from a banner ad, and making false claims about experience and special designations. The author urges Allen to get his advertising and practices in order, admit he currently lacks experience and oversight to independently run multiple offices, and work under a reputable lawyer to gain proper experience before continuing to practice.
Your BBB Serving Greater Cleveland has many partnership and sponsorship opportunities to present your company as a business the Cleveland community can TRUST.
The document is a newsletter from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Greater Cleveland that provides information on scams, business reviews and accredited businesses. It summarizes a scam offering 6-day vacations for $119 that many consumers did not receive after paying additional fees. It warns readers not to be fooled by low-cost vacation offers that fail to disclose all fees. The BBB also announces new advertising opportunities on BBB buses for accredited businesses and programs offering discounts to other accredited companies.
"100 Ways to be a Sap: What's Left of Everyday Rackets Reported by the Victims" originally published in The American Weekly (a supplement to The Plain Dealer) .June 11, 1939.
This document provides tips to avoid tax scams and discusses BBB activities in the Greater Cleveland area from January to December 2016. It warns of scammers posing as the IRS or CEOs and targeting both individuals and tax preparers. The BBB welcomed new board directors and is offering free financial coaching through Apprisen to accredited businesses. It also advertises upcoming BBB events and webinars on topics like workers compensation, background checks, and identity theft protection.
Sue A. McConnell was chosen as the new president of BBB Serving Greater Cleveland to succeed David H. Weiss, who retired after 32 years of leading the organization. McConnell has over 30 years of experience with BBB in Cleveland, Akron, and Honolulu. She says she is honored to continue the tradition of integrity and service at BBB. The board chair said McConnell was the ideal candidate to maintain BBB's reputation as a trusted resource for consumers.
A federal grand jury has indicted 12 individuals for conspiring in a racketeering enterprise that defrauded over 900 customers through deceptive practices at moving companies located across the United States. The indictment alleges that the defendants lied about the experience and reviews of the moving companies, provided low estimates but inflated prices after goods were loaded, and in some cases stole goods if additional payment was not made. BBB warns consumers to carefully research movers online to avoid being victimized by companies that undercut estimates without properly conducting an in-home survey.
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's March 2022 Market Monitor includes stories on protecting your Google Business Profile, the winners of BBB's Spark Award, tax laws, the top scams to avoid of 2022, and more!
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's June 2023 Market Monitor includes stories about our recent Celebration of Integrity, how to implement AI as a small business, and BBB benefits.
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's June 2022 Market Monitor includes stories on coping with inflation, BBB's Celebration of Integrity event, recognizing Juneteenth in the office, and how messages regarding Google Business Profiles may be a scam.
The document summarizes the recognition of Vince DiVincenzo and Louis Aloi as the first "Champions of Integrity" by the BBB for their ethical business practices and consumer advocacy over their careers in the Greater Cleveland area. It provides details on their roles in organizations like the BBB board, auto dealers association, and efforts to promote advertising compliance and consumer protection. The BBB also announces plans to launch a "Look for the Seal" campaign in 2015 to promote BBB Accredited Businesses and position the seal as a sign of good business practices.
This document provides a summary of discounts and services available to BBB accredited businesses as well as information on scams targeting businesses and consumers online. It discusses discounts on services like criminal background checks, office supplies, shipping, and coworking space. The document warns that scammers are impersonating the BBB in emails seeking sensitive information. It provides tips to help businesses and consumers protect themselves from online scams and issues with orders from online sellers.
This document discusses cybersecurity risks for small businesses and upcoming changes to US overtime pay rules. It reports that cyber fraud costs are estimated to reach $2 trillion by 2019, and that 1 in 4 small businesses were attacked in the last year, with average losses of $4,400. However, many small businesses incorrectly believe their bank will reimburse losses or don't know who would be responsible. Additionally, new US Department of Labor overtime rules taking effect in December 2016 will double the minimum salary threshold for exempt "white collar" employees from $23,600 to $47,476 per year. Employers should review their payroll practices to ensure compliance with the new rules.
December is Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month - Identity theft is a serious crime. This is the month to educate yourself on how to prevent identity theft. Join us for an important webinar with staff members from the SC Department of Consumer Affairs on how to prevent ID theft and know what to do if it happens to you. Open to library staff, state government employees, general public.
The document summarizes the key findings of a BBB report on scams. It identifies the top 5 riskiest scams according to a new "Risk Index" methodology that considers exposure, susceptibility, and monetary loss. Home improvement scams and fake check scams pose the greatest risk. The report also provides scam statistics by age group and gender. Men are more susceptible than women, and 18-24 year olds are most likely to lose money. However, seniors tend to lose more money on average. The report advises consumers on various digital spring cleaning and identity protection tips.
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's April 2017 Market Monitor includes stories on protecting your business from phony grant offers, how to clean your cyber clutter, and protecting yourself against fake blackmail scams.
Identity Theft: Protecting & Restoring Your Good NameSpringboard
The document discusses identity theft, including how it occurs, prevention tips, and steps to take if you become a victim. It summarizes Springboard's services for credit counseling and financial education. Identity theft has been rising, with over 11 million Americans affected in 2009. The document provides tips to prevent identity theft and outlines actions victims should take, such as placing fraud alerts and filing reports.
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Better Business Bureaus June 2019 Market Monitor includes stories on an Appliance Repair Firm, BBB's Spark Award, a dues increase and BBB's Celebration of Integrity.
The document outlines an agenda for the Q2 VETLANTA Summit. It includes times for networking, chairman comments, secretary election, and presentations from various veteran non-profits. It then provides an update on VETLANTA including growth in members, upcoming affiliated events, and future summits. It concludes with chairman comments on the number of veteran-affiliated 501(c)(3) non-profits in existence.
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's September 2023 Market Monitor includes stories on aggressive ERC promoters, brushing scams that affect businesses, and how company's can apply to BBB's Spark Award.
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland's pamphlet for their 2023 Celebration of Integrity event. Includes local high school scholarship winners and applicants, event sponsors, and statistics for our local community impact in 2022.
This document provides information about the 2019 Better Business Bureau awards ceremony, including a list of BBB board members and staff, the schedule of events, biographies of award presenters and recipients, and a list of student finalists in the Students of Integrity competition. It summarizes the various awards to be presented, the roles of the master of ceremonies and presenters, and gives thanks to event sponsors.
BBB’s annual “Celebration of Integrity” honors those who personify ethics, leadership, and community service. The “Celebration of Integrity” includes recognition of BBB Champions of Integrity and BBB Students of Integrity. We would like to congratulate this year’s honorees and all participants!
The document discusses the importance of online consumer reviews for businesses and provides tips on how to get and manage reviews. It notes that word-of-mouth is changing as most consumers now conduct online research before purchases. It then provides advice to three hypothetical businesses - "Good Kid, Bad Rep" who has poor reviews, "Hidden Gem" who has no online presence, and "The Proactive One" who wants more reviews than competitors. The key tips discussed are to claim online business listings, ask customers for reviews, address any negative reviews, and avoid fake or paid reviews. The goal is to build an accurate online reputation to attract new customers and conversions.
BBB’s annual “Celebration of Integrity” honors those who personify ethics, leadership, and community service. The “Celebration of Integrity” includes recognition of BBB Champions of Integrity and BBB Students of Integrity. We would like to congratulate this year’s honorees and all participants! Thank you for valuing ethical business practices and integrity in the community.
BBB’s annual “Celebration of Integrity” honors those who
personify ethics, leadership, and community service.
The “Celebration of Integrity” includes recognition of BBB
Champions of Integrity and BBB Students of Integrity.
We would like to congratulate this year’s honorees and all
participants! Thank you for valuing ethical business practices
and integrity in the community.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
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An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
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the News for Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses
This One’s For You
BBB Campaigns Promote Value Of BBB Accreditation and Services
Your BBB is proud to promote the BBB Accredited Businesses who have taken the extra steps
to assure consumers that they are a business that can be trusted.
Maybe you have heard one of the two BBB radio spots airing on a few of the local Clear
Channel Radio Stations? Or caught a glimpse of one of the two BBB Branded RTA Buses?
Have you seen a BBB co-branded billboard on your morning
commute? Or maybe you have seen our “Screened – Approved
– Monitored” print ad in one of the area’s community publications?
If your community publishes an annual community directory, take
a look inside – chances are you will find a BBB ad.
Have you seen a BBB promotion on your Facebook feed?
Helping consumers find trustworthy businesses like your
company is just one of the many ways BBB serves our community!
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BBB Serving Greater Cleveland October 2014
INSIDE: Fraudulent Online Rental Listings Lure Consumers
‘Tis The Season To Be Generous On Our Radar
B2B Discounts For BBB Businesses ◊ Cyber Risks
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Check Out One Of Cleveland’s “HOT” New Venues
Celebrate students and business leaders who embody integrity. Hear riveting
comments from a man who spends his life protecting you from danger. Don’t
miss BBB’s “Celebration of Integrity” on December 4th.
The breakfast event is being held in the 4th floor banquet room at the recently
renovated Ariel International Center (formerly Leff Electric) on E. 40th St., just
a block south of the E. Shoreway.
Take in the spectacular lake and downtown views while enjoying
comments by Stephen Anthony (pictured at right), Special Agent-in-
Charge of Cleveland’s regional FBI office. Hear the FBI’s
perspective on the looming cyber threat and other significant
threats facing northern Ohio.
The event will also feature the popular and inspiring Students
of Integrity Awards presentation, and, for the first time, will
honor special businesspeople whose marketplace conduct and leadership in
promoting ethical business practices have earned them the title “Champions of
Integrity.”
Space is limited. The first two admissions to the breakfast event are free to BBB
Accredited Businesses. Additional admissions are only $20. RSVP now by calling
Mary Hanes at 216-623-8964 x 121.
Have a BBB Blast at our December 4th Event Service to the
Community
Greater Cleveland BBB
Activity Report From
January - September 2014
Reports issued on
companies/charities.................. 942,337
Customer complaints filed............... 6,447
Online Accredited Business Directory
listings viewed......................... 8,035,025
bbb.org/cleveland visits............... 882,379
Advertising review cases initiated...... 278
The Short List
(from Business News Daily)
5 Common Money Mistakes
Businesses Make
Not having enough cash
reserves.
Being plastic dependent.
Mixing personal and
business finances.
Shorting yourself on
compensation.
Not having an organized
accounts receivable
system.
Seek out industry
professionals to help
guide you through the
labyrinth of the endless
financial pitfalls that
could be looming.
2. Follow Us On:
On Our Radar
Calls from “IRS”
Several local communities have reported a rash
of calls to residents from someone claiming to be
from the IRS. The caller claims you owe back taxes
and, unless they are paid immediately, you will be
arrested. BBB has worked with local media to
publicize this scam.
Government Grant Scams
A young mother of two called BBB to report she has lost $7,000 to a government
grant scam. She received a call announcing she had been selected to receive a
$10,000 grant being awarded to single mothers who wanted to return to school.
She was told to get several Green Dot MoneyPak cards to pay various required
fees. The government does not award grants by phone and does not require the
immediate payment of any fees in order to receive a grant. Real government grants
are posted at grants.gov.
October 2014
Over the past few weeks, BBB Serving Greater Cleveland has received several calls about A1
Realty Home. The business lists several homes available for rent in the Cleveland area.
A Cleveland woman contacted BBB after searching Craigslist for a single home rental property
that would accept pets. She was excited to find several options that seemed perfect and fit her
budget.
The properties were advertised by A1 Realty Home and listed (818) 435-3998 for information.
The woman told BBB, “The man I spoke to said his name was ‘Dave Green - Green, like your mon-ey.’
He was a fast talker. He said the house was cheap because it was ‘pre-foreclosed.’ You know,
when you have a pet, you are vulnerable. I could get this house and didn’t have to pay a deposit
for my dog or anything. But he wouldn’t give me the address until I wired $500 to Robero Santos
Jr. in the Philippines. That’s when I started to feel funny about it.”
Advertising phantom properties for sale and/or rent online has become a common scam. Pictures
of homes are often lifted from valid real estate websites and may not even exist in your area. In
the case of A1 Realty Home, BBB found that a home advertised for rent by the business and listed
as located in Cleveland was also advertised for rent in Wilmington, North Carolina by another
unrelated company.
The pictures of the two properties are identical and the description appears to have been slightly
tweaked by A1 Realty Home for the Cleveland ad.
The domain registration for A1 Realty Home’s website, A1RealtyHome.com, originated
in Panama. BBB emailed a request for further information to the company but has
(not suprisingly) not received a response to date.
Fraudulent Online Rental Listings Continue to
Lure Unsuspecting Consumers
Be Sure To Check
Them Out At...
bbb.org/cleveland
USPS Statement
of Ownership
Donating To A
Charity This
Holiday?
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October 2014
‘Tis the Season to be Generous (but Careful!)
The holiday season is approaching, and with
it will come mailings, calls, and other solicitations from
a whole spectrum of charitable organizations. Many
are worthwhile, others less so. Some are outright
scams. How do you recognize trustworthy non-profits?
Unfortunately, a convincing name and persuasive
marketing do not guarantee legitimacy. The US Navy
Veterans Association, a fake charity created by scam
artist Bobby Thompson (real name: John Donald Cody)
was able to bilk donors across the country out of an
estimated $100 million, including nearly $2 million here
in Ohio. The “charity” operated for nearly 8 years until
law enforcement finally caught on. Cody was convicted
by an Ohio jury in 2013 and sentenced to 28 years in
prison. The millions in donations, unfortunately, are long gone and never
reached their supposed veteran beneficiaries.
You can avoid situations like this and find responsible charities by
checking with your BBB at bbb.org/cleveland. Non-profits that participate
in BBB’s charity review program are evaluated against our 20 Standards
for Charity Accountability, and only those organizations that meet all 20
become BBB Accredited Charities. BBB Accreditation ensures that these
charities meet basic standards in:
- How they govern their organization,
- The ways they spend their money,
- The truthfulness of their representations, and
- Their willingness to disclose basic information to the public.
So give yourself the gift of confidence this holiday season and check with
bbb.org/cleveland before you donate!
Your Employees Could be Your Greatest
Cyber Security Risk
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. An essential part of
your company’s online security rests with your staff. The National Cyber
Security Alliance provides these tips:
Talk to Your Employees About:
Keeping a clean machine: Your company should have clear rules
for what employees can install and keep on their work computers.
Make sure they understand and abide by these rules. Unknown outside
programs can open security vulnerabilities in your network.
Following good password practices: Making passwords long and strong,
with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols, along
with changing them routinely and keeping them private are the easiest and most
effective steps your employees can take to protect your data.
When in doubt, throw it out: Employees should know not to open suspicious
links in email, tweets, posts, online ads, messages or attachments – even if they
know the source. Employees should also be instructed about your company’s spam
filters and how to use them to prevent unwanted, harmful email.
Backing up their work: Whether you set your employees’ computers to backup
automatically or ask that they do it themselves, employees should be instructed on
their role in protecting their work.
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4. The Market Monitor
Better Business Bureau
2800 Euclid Ave., 4th Fl.
Cleveland, OH 44115-2408
The Market Monitor (ISSN 1085-5122). October 2014. Volume 9 No. 5. Published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October and December by the Better Business Bureau, Inc. 2800 Euclid Ave., 4th Floor, Cleveland,
OH 44115-2408, Periodicals postage paid at Cleveland, OH. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Market Monitor, 2800 Euclid Ave., 4th Fl, Cleveland, OH 44115-2408.
Periodicals Postage Paid
October 2014
BBB At Community Events Congratulations to the Winners of
this Fall’s BBB Coloring Contest! We have been on the road attending local business shows
throughout our service area.
You may have seen us at the Chagrin Valley Community Expo,
Berea-Brook Park-Middleburg Heights Biz Expo, Beachwood B2B
Show, or the Rocky River Business Expo.
We’ll also be visiting Strongsville, Parma, Parma Heights, Seven
Hills, Garfield Heights, Brecksville, and Maple Heights.
Elisabeth Corrigan and Sharon Pelagalli of PJ’s Day Spa at the
Rocky River B2B event.
Six year old Kelsey Drab
was awarded First Place
for the 3-7 age category.
Ten year old Annie Koppitch
was awarded First Place in
the 8-11 age category.
Our Facebook fans voted 7
year old Allison Ott as the
winner of People’s Choice
Award.
Each of the three winners
will receive a $50 Visa Gift
Card. The two First Place
winners have also earned
a $50 donation to their
current school’s art
program.
Thank you to all who entered. We hope to receive as many great
works of art for our upcoming Spring BBB Coloring Contest.