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A Message from the President |
The Future's so Bright You Gotta...
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Melanie Duquesnel |
Though the title of my letter shows my age, know this, the future of our marketplace is getting brighter everyday. How do I know? Well, BBB membership is up year to date and higher than it was two years ago. Consumers are visiting our local website more than ever with over two million visits this year (not to mention our national website, www.bbb.org , receives nearly four million users each month). The media is constantly reporting that the public is looking for ways to protect their identities and for assistance to make sound buying decisions which is exactly what your BBB does. So where does your BBB go from here? Read on |
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
The BBB Serving Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula welcomed 118 New Accredited Businesses in September. Click to view: New Accredited BusinessesInterested in Accrediting your business? Click here |
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November Business Card Exchange
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Jill Jordan |
Do you ever wonder why it is that certain people achieve great success while others with the same characteristics and competencies don't? The answer may be the lack of an effective personal brand. Join Jill Jordan, Wednesday November 9th, as she shares why you need a unique and powerful personal brand to be successful.
MUST REGISTER TODAY, NOVEMBER 8TH!
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See Yourself on TV, Hear Yourself on Radio!
 You can be a TV or radio star! Our NEW BBB "Start With Trust" Marketing Program was created especially for Accredited Businesses to reinforce your commitment to ethics in the marketplace. Your BBB has brought TV, radio, print and internet marketing resources to you, saving you time and money! Production begins soon. So read the brochure and call us today! Watch Demo TV Spot!
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Is Your Business Ready for the Holidays? Even if you're not yet in the holiday mood, it's time to start planning for the shopping rush, writes Susan Payton. Review last year's performance to judge how much inventory you'll need, she writes. Also, make sure you have a large enough sales team and remember that the surge of sales can also lead to increased payment-processing fees. Small Business Trends |
Support Local Small Business es
Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to support your local small businesses. On November 26th, make sure you shop your favorite local stores in your community and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge!
Click here for more about how you can participate. |
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