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National Glaucoma Awareness Month
The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, The National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there…
Read MoreBBB Tip: How to avoid purchasing fake tickets to events
As another Texas summer with record-breaking heat ends and the beginning of the Fall season approaches, many people will be looking to get out and enjoy themselves at various events across the state. Residents may be planning on watching their favorite sports team compete this season or attending a concert featuring a famous musician. With…
Read MoreScreen for Progress: Developing Your Business With Technological Innovation
For small and mid-sized businesses, making inventive use of tech should be a top priority. The right tools can help you to optimize your processes, overtake the competition and develop the foundations for long-term growth – here are a few key areas to consider. Machine Learning Advances in data science have culminated in a new…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Month
September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages 10-34. In addition to this, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. Along with this, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports…
Read MoreHow Best to Boost Your Web-Based Projects to Enhance Your Companies Growth
As far as enhancing a website’s project management system goes, a lot of it has to do with using the proper methodologies to streamline projects better. This, of course, should make it easier to achieve your business objectives if all goes well. Furthermore, you’ll need the assistance of a project manager to see it all…
Read MoreTips to attract buyers when selling your home
(BPT) – Preparing your home for sale may start with ideas for staging the house or spackling and painting over nail holes, however, it also requires a considerable amount of planning and organization. Before opening your home to tours, either virtual or in person, be aware of what buyers might notice. “Getting your home ready…
Read MoreBBB serving the Heart of Texas
Accepting applications for 2022 Torch Awards for Ethics competition Since 2014, BBB serving the Heart of Texas has been celebrating marketplace role models with the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The award is given to businesses that demonstrate their dedication to ethical business practices, often implementing standards of their own that exceed BBB’s requirement for…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: 30% of employment scams occur during the summer
The beginning of summer brings an influx of job-seeking students looking to capitalize on their free time by earning money over their three-month break. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of these students find employment in the accommodations and foodservice industry, with a little over half (54%) of 16- to 24-year-olds employed in…
Read MoreCustomer Service in 2022
It seems good customer service has almost disappeared from the business world. All businesses compete on price, quality, and service. It is not possible to excel in all three. Businesses need to decide which their customers value most and focus on that. If I were starting a business now, I would focus on customer service…
Read MoreThe 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…
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