http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=53&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Millions of people have found a way to be their own boss and make money on a flexible schedule through direct selling. Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. The Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales. http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/091001c-five-questions-for-determining-if-direct-selling-is-for-you-12772 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15. http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13033 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau is alerting Michigan consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an email confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with the BBB of Western Michigan about a business. The malicious emails first came to the attention of the BBB on Thursday, October 15. http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/consumer-alert-bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-email-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13081 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT If a U.S. Census Bureau employee knocks on your door, here are some recognition tips to assure the validity of the field representative http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/bbb-2010-census-tips-for-the-public-13328 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominently display its iconic logo, consumers often assume they are getting a job with Google when in fact they were getting taken in by yet another work-at-home scheme. http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/091103b-make-money-from-home-with-google-not-so-fast-warns-bbb-13331 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season. http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/091103c-five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13332 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Many small business owners are struggling to stay afloat and are being forced to make tough decisions - such as instituting layoffs or budget cuts. In the wake of these decisions, office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. The Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy. http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/091103e-bbb-tips-for-boosting-office-morale-13335 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards. http://www.grandrapids.bbb.org/article/091103d-bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13334