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January 2012

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,                           

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2012!

 

January is usually a time of making Resolutions.  

Whether those resolutions are for personal, business or financial reasons, consumers tend to look back at the previous year and think of what they can change. One of the best things you can resolve to do in the New Year is be a safe & smart consumer.  

Therefore we bring you our Top 10 Resolutions to help you be a smarter consumer in the New Year!

 

One of the most common resolutions is weight loss and/or getting into shape. Many consumers sign up for gym memberships during the first months of the New Year. Read our tips offered below if you are among the many who are resolving to lose that holiday weight gain.   

     

Getting calls you don't want? Are you tired of answering the phone to telemarketers?  

There is a solution! The National Do Not Call Registry can help.  Do you know how the Registry works, who is exempt, how you can sign up, etc.? Find helpful information regarding this registry in the article below.  

 

Did you know that the BBB partners with several local news stations to bring you information on scams and local issues as they arise? Be on the lookout for the BBB on your news station in the New Year.   

 

The BBB has partnered with the New Orleans Zephyrs once again this year to bring BBB Accredited Businesses excellent advertising opportunities.  

Be on the lookout for more information from the Zephyrs and the BBB regarding these opportunities. 

 

Heather Peters
BBB serving Southeast Louisiana
 
BBB Offers 10 Resolutions For A Safe, Scam-Free New Year  

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A new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has 10 resolutions that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money in 2012.

 BBB's 10 Resolutions for a Scam Free New Year 
 
BBB Tips: Lose Weight Not Money

 

 

Many consumers make the resolution to lose weight and decide that joining a gym is the way to do that.  

Unfortunately consumers often sign up for more than they are aware of! 

  

Tips on Joining a Gym this New Year  

 

 
National Do Not Call Regsitry  - Get Rid of Unwanted Calls 

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The National Do Not Call Registry can help get rid of unwanted calls coming to your home.

 

It is quick and easy to sign up and never needs to be renewed!
This service is FREE! Do not ever pay for this service. If you are asked to pay it is a SCAM.

Read more about getting rid of those unwanted calls.  
BBB Video: Scam Warnings  
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The BBB works with many of the local news stations to bring consumer and businesses alike the most recent information regarding scams and other important information.

Check out the most recent video warning about scams. 
 
Show your BBB Accreditation with decals, tent cards, and logos  

 

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For Accredited Business decals or tent cards, 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.  

 

If you have any changes to your company's contact information or need to contact us with any corrections, please do so at: info@neworleans.bbb.org. 

 
Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses - December 2011    
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The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during December 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.

Michael Kates Construction

AEP River Operations

Air Compressor Energy Systems, Inc.

Alan Yedor Roofing & Siding

All Star Maid & Janitorial Service, LLC

Applegate Electrical Services, Inc.

APYXX Technologies, Inc.

Asphalt Paving

B & C Construction, Inc.

Blue Sky Electric LLC

C & B Associates

CasCar Construction Consultants, LLC

Category 5 Fence, LLC

Certi-Tate Automotive

Crescent City Helicopter, LLC

D'vine Intervention Consultant Services

Decro Development LLC

Dub Beasley Complete Car Care Service

English Tea Room

Excel Professional Services, LLC

Harold's Indoor & Ourdoor Plants, LLC

Helene Team Realty

Home Decor

J F I Office Furniture Installation, LLC

J L M Remodeling

Kings Marble & Granite

Louisiana Stucco & Masonry, LLC

Mark F. Taylor Personal Driver

Mayas Latin American Cuisine Restaurant & Bar LLC

Plumb Pro, LLC

Progressive Home Improvements, LLC

Reed Glen A/C, Inc.

Restoration Counseling, LLC

Sonitrol of New Orleans, Inc.

Sterling Auto Repair, LLC

Superior A/C & Electric, LLC

The New Bulls Corner Restaurant

Townsend

Vinyl Products LLC

Wehmeier's

WVUE Fox 8

 
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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