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June 2011

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,

Summer is here, and that means different things to many people. Many families plan to move to a new home during summer when kids are out of school. Many more people plan vacations. Some people want a spring or summer wedding. As teenagers graduate from high school often there comes the need for driving instruction classes.

Our articles this month highlight several of these industries and how to deal with these situations and avoid the common pitfalls and problems that come with unethical businesses, while also pointing out the need to find trustworthy BBB Accredited Businesses. 

Finally, we round out the articles on a piece titled "Why Businesses Support the BBB." We encourage all our BBB Accredited Businesses to use our BBB Accredited Business logo to let consumers know that they agree to abide by BBB Standards. If you would like decals, tent cards, or logos to use in your advertising, please let us know. Let your customers know that you are BBB Accredited.

Dick Mitchell
President/CEO
BBB serving Southeast Louisiana
 
BBB Warns Vacationers: Beware of Travel-Related Fraud  

 

airplane-arrivingAs summer nears, the Better Business Bureau advises consumers on how to spot and avoid vacation scams and travel related fraud. Before booking travel plans, consumers should do their research, confirm the details with each individual vendor, and check the companies' BBB Business Reviews to keep from getting burned this summer.

 

Continue here for more information on travel related issues.  


 
BBB Has Tips on Finding a Mover, Avoiding Scams

 

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If moving to a new home is on your agenda for this summer, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips that will help you find a reliable mover and avoid scams that can turn your move into a nightmare.

 

Tips for a hassle-free move and more information on moving. 

 
Wedding Nightmares Can Be Prevented If You Check BBB First 

Brides who spend months and thousands of dollars planning for a perfect wedding can avoid disappointment by reading contracts carefully and checking vendors out with the Better Business Bureau.

 

The full article has several of the most common issues as well as how to avoid them. 

 
Choosing a Driving School That's Right for You... and your Student

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Now that school has let out for the summer, having a teenager starting to drive may be a scary time for some parents. Driving instruction school may be a comfortable option for parents of new drivers. While we can't do anything to calm your nerves about your new driver, we can help select a driving instruction school that's right for both of you.    

The BBB offers the following advice on selecting a driving instruction school.  

 
Why Do Businesses Support the BBB? 

 

AB-tent-cardBBB Accredited Businesses support the Better Business Bureau for many reasons. Perhaps they simply appreciate the dispute resolution services, access to Business Reviews, or the information we provide to the public, businesses, and the media. Perhaps businesses appreciate being part of an organization that upholds a written set of standards.  No matter the reason, BBB Accreditation means that local businesses believe in encouraging ethical behavior and maintaining a marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. For more reasons, click here. 

   

For Accredited Business decals or tent cards, Please contact Sandy Maslansky at: sandy@neworleans.bbb.org for use at your BBB Accredited Business.  

 

For high resolution, vector based BBB Accredited Business logo graphics to use in your advertising, e-mail info@neworleans.bbb.org with the business name and request. 

 
Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses - May 2011   
WDSU Channel 6

The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during May 2011. This means that these companies have agreed to uphold the BBB Standards of Trust, including advertising honestly, honoring promises, and being responsive to marketplace issues. 

 Click here to view the BBB Standards for Trust.

AA Gouner Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.

Advanced A/C & Refrigeration

Advanced Elevation & Shoring, LLC

Associated Building Services, LLC

August Moon Restaurant

Axelrad & Associates Home Inspections LLC

B & R Car Care, Inc.

Bee Contractors

Benson Dermatology

Blache Electric LLC

Body Beautiful Aerobic & Fitness Center

Boe Tel Communications, LLC

Bohn Hyundai

Briskers Mobile Auto Repair

Cajun Elevation & Shoring

Carpenter's Complete, Inc.

Char Da, Inc.

Chinese Health Spa, LLC

Crescent Shoring, LLC

Custom Works Unlimited, LLC

Destrehan Auto Care, LLC

Direct Audio Video

Don Bohn Buick GMC

Doyle's Collision Center, Inc.

Durr Custom Concrete, LLC

Fantastic Fence, LLC

G T Asset Management, LLC

Glenn Diecedue Insurance Agency

Home Solutions, LLC

Honda of New Orleans

Huskey Construction Co., LLC

J & R Plumbing, LLC

J P & Sons, Inc.

Jake's Extraordinary Flooring

Jakes Aesthetics, LLC

Lago Construction

Lucas Construction Corporation

M & S Quality Contracting, LLC

Maggie Moo's Ice Cream & Treatery

Martin Homes, LLC

Music by Fine Arts Ensemble

Netchex

Nola Shutters

Northshore-Southshore Clocks & Knives

O'Neal's Automart, LLC

Olde Orleans Construction, Inc.

Ozone Green, LLC

PermaFlex Ceramic Coatings, LLC

Pier Media, Inc.

Porter Development Unlimited LLC

Premiere Metro Group LLC

Regency Unltd Insurance & Financial Service, LLC

Rihner Services, LLC

Rytam Construction Services, Inc.

Sader Power

Stonehedge Construction, Inc.

Supreme Ornamental Iron Works LLC

The Kitchen Store

Tiger Siding & Renovations, LLC

Tri Parish Roofing & Home Improvements, LLC

Tropical Enclosurers, Inc.

Waguespack Construction LLC

 


 
We Salute You  

These companies are loyal and supportive BBB Accredited Businesses. They are representative of the many sizes and types of businesses that uphold the BBB Standards of Trust. Each has been randomly selected and the starting year of their BBB Accreditation is noted below.

Each BBB Accredited Business has committed to the BBB Standards for Trust.
    

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