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3 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…
Read MoreShut Down the Corpus Christi Convention Center and American Bank Center Arena
I was appalled when I read Dale’s recent Moon column about city councils plan for these faculties. He reported the following from the city 2021-2022 budget: $6.9 million in hotel occupancy tax funds for maintenance and operation of the convention center. $7.3 million from the arena special sales tax for the arena maintenance and operation.…
Read MoreRisk
I am amazed how many people demand that the government or somebody guarantee them a risk-free life. There is no such thing. We, humans, were created by God with high intelligence and free will to make our own choices in life. Most choices are about the future. No one can foresee the future with certainty. …
Read MoreBBB Tip: 8 surprising facts about identity theft
Communication, work, school, shopping and even doctor’s visits have undergone massive digital transformations in the past year. Identity thieves are evolving right alongside us to better exploit victims in an increasingly digital world. The result is a sharp rise in both the number of fraud incidents and the amount of money lost ($712 billion in…
Read MoreNational Diabetes Awareness Month
Every year the month of November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness regarding the disease since millions of Americans live with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 34.2 million Americans have diabetes. This means that 10.5% of Americans live with diabetes. Additionally, 88 million people…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Fake friends on Facebook
How con artists disguise themselves as trusted sources People connected to the internet use it for a wide range of purposes, often to catch up with friends on social media or randomly surf the web. Unfortunately, your social media friend may not be who they appear to be. Scammers earn victims ‘ trust by taking…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert
BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for false promises as eviction moratorium nears end The eviction moratorium has been extended through October 3, but that doesn’t mean scammers have postponed their tricks. Con artists often take advantage of the confusion and stress surrounding significant events. With more than 450,000 Texans behind on their rent, the moratorium’s end…
Read MoreBiden’s Ban of Fossil Fuels
The Biden administration and Congressional Democrats still want to ban fossil fuels within 10 years. That is economically and technically not feasible. If adopted, it will turn our economy back 200 years to 1821 and destroy the 18-fold gains in prosperity, wealth, and wellbeing gained over 200 years of the industrial revolution fueled by fossil…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Buying a car online
The ability to purchase goods and services over the Internet has permanently changed how countless industries conduct business, especially after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Online marketplaces remove much of the stress associated with in-person purchases of expensive items, such as automobiles. There are many benefits to purchasing a car online.…
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