Steve Bernas
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Summer scams you need to know about to protect yourselfJul 02, 2023 1:00 am - Now that summer is officially here, it's prime season for con artists, so you can expect scams to abound. Whereas most people look to take some time off to enjoy the wa...
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Better Business Bureau investigation: Unpacking timeshare and vacation club salesJun 04, 2023 1:00 am - No one appreciates vacations in beautiful settings and escaping the winter cold more than residents of Northern Illinois. But the BBB is alerting consumers to do their ...
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Better Business Bureau Tips for Safely Moving During Busiest Month of the YearMay 07, 2023 1:00 am - Moving is a stressful experience, even when everything goes according to plan. But when you add the possibility of being scammed or working with a substandard moving co...
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Better Business Bureau alerts consumers that spring scams are in full bloomApr 09, 2023 1:00 am - As our long winter finally winds down and we usher in a new season, Spring scams are in the air. This is the time of year with door-to-door fraudsters coming out of hib...
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Better Business Bureau's tips to avoid the avalanche of fake emailsMar 12, 2023 12:00 am - Snowstorms are common to our area this time of year, but businesses and consumers are experiencing a fast-moving avalanche of scam email in their mailboxes. It's hard to...
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Better Business Bureaus top 2023 business trendsFeb 12, 2023 12:00 am - It's no secret that the past three years have reset how many businesses operate since the great disrupter of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some companies have returned t...
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Better Business Bureau reveals the Top 10 local scams of 2022Jan 15, 2023 12:00 am - One of the world's famous business authors Harvey McKay often repeatedly quotes: "Learn from the past, but don't live there. Build on what you know so that you don't rep...
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BBB tips to cultivate the value of company cultureDec 18, 2022 12:00 am - There is much talk about the importance of company culture in business circles. Sometimes it's difficult to grasp the amazing underlying potential for value for your com...
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Better Business Bureau tips for safer and smart holiday shoppingNov 20, 2022 5:00 am - November is typically the busiest shopping month of the year, with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and all the lead-up presales to the busiest week o...
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BBB top tips for building stronger business relationshipsOct 23, 2022 1:00 am - Great networks and connections are two of the most integral components of business growth. Building and maintaining strong relationships is a cornerstone to success. Bus...