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Trade Show Tips
BBB Column The beginning of the year is a popular time for trade shows, and trade shows are great opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. For businesses, the shows allow you to display your products and meet potential clients face to face. Consumers are given the opportunity to shop around and compare different businesses in…
Read MoreThe Information Age
The Information Age began in the year 2000. First, in human history we had the “Hunter-Gatherer Age” which continued for hundreds of thousands of years until about 10,000 years ago when the “Agriculture Age” began. That was followed by the “Industrial Age” beginning about 200 years ago. So far, I am under-whelmed by the “Information…
Read MoreAvoiding Advance Fee Loan Scams this Holiday Season
Avoiding Advance Fee Loan Scams this Holiday Season December is here, and consumers are preparing for the holidays. The season has become known for being hectic and stressful, as people travel to see family and attempt to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones without breaking the bank. It can also be a time…
Read MoreCensus Scams
BBB Column As 2019 draws to a close, a new decade will be here before we know it. However, as we usher in a new era, there is business to be taken care of; namely, the census. The deadline to take part in the national event is April 1, so you’re likely to hear a…
Read MoreThe North Beach Project
The Corpus Christi City council appointed a task force to recommend a solution to the North Beach Storm Water flooding problem. The problem is that most of North Beach is not high enough in elevation above sea level for storm water to drain into the bay. The task force has recommended a solution to flooding,…
Read MoreTips from your BBB on Handling a Data Breach
BBB Column for Padre Island Business Association Emily Gaines, PR Coordinator for Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas Major companies have made headlines this summer after data breaches have left their customers’ sensitive information unprotected. While some consumers were compensated, many are left wondering what to do if they find themselves in a…
Read MoreSearch Engines Explained
Padre Island has so much to offer residents and visitors alike. From great food, entertainment,beautiful views and community happenings to a future of possibilities. When trying to find all these things most will likely reach out to an internet search engine to assist in locating information on what’s available. If you are a business looking…
Read MorePreparing for Hurricane Season in the Coastal Bend
Emily Gaines, PR Coordinator for BBB serving the Heart of Texas Hurricane season began in June, but peaks in mid-August through mid-October. Although it’s been two years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, devastating the Texas coast, towns and their citizens are still recovering. As the peak of the season approaches, Better Business Bureau serving the…
Read MoreBusiness Performance- 99 Percent Vs. 99 Percent Plus
Early in my career, I was assigned to work with an outside business consultant hired by my employer to reduce the work force and labor costs. After about one year, the consultant evaluated my performance and told me if I wanted to reach my goal to be a refinery plant manager, I Had to raise…
Read MoreTax Identity Theft Awareness
Tax season has officially begun, and scammers may be looking to steal your identity and your refund. The Federal Trade Commission declared last week “Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week”. This awareness week provides a great opportunity to learn more about what a tax scam looks like and how scammers can use your private information for…
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