http://chicago.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=46&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & northern Illinois (BBB) announces the winners of the 2012 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, which spotlights companies that exemplify ethical business practices. The fifteenth annual awards luncheon ceremony will be hosted on Thursday, December 1st at the Hilton Rosemont Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont. Winning awards will be presented to: AT&T Inc.; Hyatt Regency Chicago; West Suburban Bank; Clune Construction Company; Vintage Tech Recyclers, Inc.; Luna Chicago, LLC; and LaPelusa Home Improvement Inc. Honorable Mentions will be awarded to: XSport Fitness; Varco Windows And Doors; and Seal Chicago, LLC. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-announces-2012-torch-award-for-marketplace-ethics-winners-30435 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT If you’re looking for a job, you may see ads for staffing agencies that promise results. Many of these services may be legitimate and helpful, but others may misrepresent their services, promote out-dated or fictitious job offerings, or charge high fees in advance for services that may not lead to a job. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois (BBB) advises job seekers to take precaution when using staffing agencies to find a job. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/the-better-business-bureau-warns-of-job-hunting-scams--30057 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT Keeping up on credit card debt is an important part of maintaining a good credit score. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois (BBB) advises consumers to make more than the minimum payment on their monthly credit card; while it may prevent consumers from defaulting on their account, it might also have some unintended effects to their credit score. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/-the-better-business-bureau-offers-good-credit-score-tips--29941 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT While Thanksgiving weekend or "Black Friday" marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, it is Cyber Monday—the Monday following Thanksgiving—that marks the unofficial opening for online holiday shopping. This year as more shoppers than ever before hunt for great deals, many people are using the Internet to decide where, when and how to get the best deals for their money. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois advises savvy shoppers looking for good deals both in stores and online not only do their research on www.bbb.org, but consider the following advice. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/safe-online-holiday-shopping-tips-from-better-business-bureau--13737 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT A brief pamphlet intended for business owners, explaining how to watch for, and protect against, business directory scams. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/throwing-the-book-at-business-directory-scams-13061 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT The popularity of online coupons is on the rise and the Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for identifying a deal and avoiding deceptive offers. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-money-saving-advice-tips-for-clipping-coupons-online-11075 Thu, 21 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT Beginning June 1, The Better Business Bureau will implement a business rating system of letter grades A+ through F. This system will provide more specific information and precise guide to improvement. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/new-bbb-letter-grade-a-through-f-ratings-system-helps-businesses-evaluate-suppliers-improve-operations--10575 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT Always read the fine print or risk paying the price when being tempted by ads on social networking sites http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-says-buyer-beware-when-clicking-on-facebook-ads-9858 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT If your plans include using a home improvement contractor to help with the fix-up and repair, the Better Business Bureau recommends three things to successfully start a project: request two or three different companies to submit bids for work you want, don’t automatically pick the lowest offer, and make sure all bids are based on the same set of specifications and materials to be used. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/spring-is-time-for-love-robins-and-home-improvement-contracts-9190 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT Your Better Business Bureau has advice to help families go green this holiday season and maybe even save some green in the process. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-going-green-this-holiday-season-8395