BBB of Metro New York - Hot Topics
Issue #2, February 2010
Message from the President

Trust is Making a Comeback in our marketplace and it can’t happen fast enough. The BBB’s positioning statement is “Start With Trust” and our mission of advancing trust in the marketplace has taken on an urgency over the past few years in terms of helping accelerate an economic recovery.

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Into the Trust Breach - Protecting Your Business and Customer Data

Let’s face it; all businesses are vulnerable to data security threats. Are you prepared to handle such a catastrophic event? As a business owner, can you recognize a potential breach or take the necessary steps to protect your data before it’s too late? The BBB has teamed up with industry experts to help you protect your business and customer data from becoming victims of a data breach, which can derail your business.

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Protecting Your Business When Banking Online

Online banking has made it easier and more convenient to manage business finances, but it also provides an opportunity for hackers to gain access to business accounts with the goal of making unauthorized money transfers. BBB recommends small business owners implement a few simple steps to keep their financial information and transactions secure when banking online.

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...According to the BBB
Recent Appearances in the Media

Your BBB has been in the news, locally and nationally, providing consumer education and business advice. Often, we are asked to comment on a number of issues including how to guard against fraudulent practices, deceptive advertising and other schemes. When we speak through the media, we always urge consumers to check our Business Reliability Reports and to view our Accredited Businesses.  See what we said about Charity Donations, scams and the Haiti Earthquake Disaster, the 2010 Census and more…

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Get This! Free Online Search Tool to Boost Consumer Confidence

Online shopping is now mainstream. But how can you tell if a company is worthy of your trust? The BBB now offers a new online search tool to help you identify businesses you can trust meet BBB standards. We encourage you to download this exciting search tool for one-click access to the BBB’s Reliability Reports and minimize the risk of online fraud.

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Want to Join a NYC Nonprofit Board?
Check Out BoardServeNYC.org


If you’re interested in becoming a nonprofit board member, BoardServeNYC can help find a match for you, and will provide training, too. This new program is an initiative of United Way of New York City in partnership with NYCService. It links talented and committed potential board members to nonprofit organizations located in New York City.

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