Entrepreneurship
The Month Of June Is Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month
This year, the month of June has been designated as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. When people think of being healthy, generally we think of our external physical health. However, officials with the Alzheimer’s Association want to remind everyone that mental health is just as important. Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month began as a way…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Unethical contractors
BBB Scam Alert: Unethical contractors illegally claiming to waive insurance deductibles Homeowners and businesses across Texas continue to recover from the devastation following a series of tornadoes in March. In their recovery efforts, many people are turning to contractors to get help in repairing roofs, windows, landscapes, and other structural issues. However, reports to Better…
Read MoreBAREFOOT MARDI GRAS MAKES 2022 CHARITY DONATIONS
Barefoot Mardi Gras has donated $30,000 to its designated 2022 charities, The Texas Sealife Center and the Island Foundation Schools. This is the largest contribution to date. Barefoot Event Producer, Elaine Motl, announced the contribution and gave checks to each charity with the Barefoot Mardi Gras Committee members, Barefoot Presenting Sponsors and the reigning Barefoot…
Read MoreCryptocurrency Scams
Cryptocurrency scams climbed to second riskiest in 2021, according to BBB report Online purchase scams remain #1 riskiest Scams related to cryptocurrency jumped from the seventh riskiest scam in 2020 to second riskiest in 2021. Although cryptocurrency scams made up only 1.9% of the scams reported to BBB Scam TrackerSM in 2021, according to the…
Read MoreNational Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month. This month is dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to register as donors of organs, tissue, marrow, and blood. Donating is a generous act that saves thousands of lives annually. Transplanting organs and tissue is one of the greatest and most successful medical procedures in the history of medicine.…
Read MoreThe top 5 cybersecurity practices every small business needs to do now
BBB Business Tip: Cybercrime is a big problem for small businesses, and it’s only getting worse. According to McAfee Enterprise and FireEye’s latest report, Cybercrime in a Pandemic World: The Impact of COVID-19, 81% of global organizations have experienced increased cyber threats since the onset of the pandemic, and in 2020, the cost of cybercrimes reached approximately $4.2 billion,…
Read MoreHow to Be an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur
A quick primer on steps you can take starting today to build a greener business for tomorrow. We all know that we have to go green to save the planet for our children and grandchildren. But, how can we do that in a way that aligns with our business goals? If you’re planning to become…
Read MoreBBB Business Tip: Top workplace trends for 2022
Small business owners understand better than anyone the impact that COVID-19 has had on the daily workplace. In an instant, millions of jobs went remote in 2020, and remote working continued to be the norm in 2021. When offices and businesses began to reopen, the Great Resignation of 2021 occurred. Many employees chose to remain at home…
Read More3 Ways You Can Help Local Small Businesses Thrive
(BPT) – There are millions of small businesses in the United States owned by passionate people working hard to make their dreams a reality. Rather than buying from a big retailer the next time you need something, consider supporting the locally owned businesses around you. When you support a small business, you’re not only helping…
Read More7 tips for building and maintaining customer loyalty
A strong customer relationship can be the difference between a business thriving and failing. When investing in customers, the more likely a business will grow — and customers will keep coming back. BBB offers seven tips for building and maintaining customer loyalty, but first, it is essential to understand how vital loyal customers are to…
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