http://chicago.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=46&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 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 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT 8. All indications are that consumers will be very careful about their spending this holiday season and will be more vigilant than in recent years in their hunt for bargains and deals. Better Business Bureau is offering advice on some inexpensive marketing techniques that could pay off this season. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/tough-times-for-business-bbb-advice-on-drawing-in-customers-this-holiday-season-8268 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT In 2007, more than 20 million toys were pulled off the shelves as a result of more than 60 recalls – more than twice the number of alerts the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) issued in 2006. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-avoiding-dangerous-or-toxic-toys-this-holiday-season-7860 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 06:00:00 GMT The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, effective April 21, 2000, applies to the online collection of personal information from children under 13. The new rules spell out what a Web site operator must include in a privacy policy, when and how to seek verifiable consent from a parent and what responsibilities an operator has to protect children's privacy and safety online. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/ftc-how-to-comply-with-the-childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule--4511