Small Business News in Hartford, Connecticut,United States of America

• Water Damage Restoration Hartford

  Water Damage Restoration Hartford offers mold and mildew treatment, Deodorization and disinfection of your house. Call (860) 656-6161 for free quote and...

• Connecticut BBB Warns of Political Campaign Polling and Fundraising Ruses

  The approach of the fall elections is giving criminals new ways to fool consumers into handing over credit card information.

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Consumers Can Protect Themselves from Most Internet Scams

  The most common Internet scams to cheat consumers involve obtaining credit card information and getting them to send money by wire transfer.

• Connecticut BBB Recommends Researching Product “Green” Claims Before Spending All Your Green

  Under the revised Federal Trade Commission Green Guides, a company can no longer simply label a product as “green” or “eco-friendly” to imply general...

• Connecticut Sage Partner Hires Senior Consultant

  Realized Financial Solutions, Inc. (RFSI) announces the addition of Daniel Novotney to their Team.

• Connecticut BBB Offers Quick Tips for Hiring a Home Contractor

  In 2011, BBB received more than 6,000 complaints against general contractors, an 11% increase over the previous year.

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Pet Lovers Getting Bitten by Out-of-Town Transactions

  Because of a proliferation of pet purchase-related scams, Connecticut BBB is cautioning consumers to beware of classified ads offering purebred puppies at...

• Connecticut BBB Offers 5 Tips to Prevent Headaches When Your Car Needs Repairs

  In 2011, BBB received more than 14,500 complaints against auto repair services. Many of the complaints received by BBB fell under billing, service, and...

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Tips to Help Navigate Bridal Expos and Prevent Problems

  Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers some helpful suggestions to assist couples make informed decisions and avoid being overwhelmed at bridal expos.

• Is It The Right Time to Acquire Business Loans?

  Business cash advance is the fastest funding source where you can acquire small business loan within 72 hours time. But how to know that it is the right time...

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau: New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protection

  Amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Business Opportunity Rule went into effect this month in an effort to further protect consumers from...

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau: New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protection

  Amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Business Opportunity Rule went into effect this month in an effort to further protect consumers from...

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau: New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protection

  Amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Business Opportunity Rule went into effect this month in an effort to further protect consumers from...

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau: New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protection

  Amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Business Opportunity Rule went into effect this month in an effort to further protect consumers from...

• Connecticut BBB Warns Consumers to Be Careful When Choosing a Moving Company

  Every year BBB and the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) receive thousands of complaints from consumers who have fallen prey to dishonest and...

• Connecticut BBB Reminds Consumers to Check Their Credit Reports

  A credit report is one of the first lines in identifying and stopping ID theft, and there is only one government-sanctioned source for a reports from the...

• Wanna Buy a New Brand Name Watch Really Cheap?

  If you find a too-good-to-true price for high end luxury items on the Internet, you could end up with cheap or worthless goods, or nothing at all.

• Connecticut BBB Issues Warning about Phony Income Tax Refund Emails

  Connecticut Better Business Bureau reminds taxpayers that the IRS does not initiate contact by email or any social media tools to request personal or...

• Connecticut BBB Cautions Consumers with Cell Phones about Costly Text Messages

  Cell phone users are receiving SMS (Short Message Service) texts offering services, and being billed when they try to opt out.

• Connecticut BBB Offers Tips for Smooth Sailing While Preparing Your 2011 Income Tax Return

  A bad income tax preparer could cause a lot of headaches and result in fines and extra fees to get a poorly-done job corrected. Connecticut BBB encourages...

• Medical Insurance Information Theft is New Twist in Identity Theft

  Medical identity thieves pose as employees of insurance companies, doctors’ offices, hospitals and pharmacies to obtain your personal information.

• Health & Diet Products Draw Most Consumer Complaints at Connecticut Better Business Bureau in...

  Similar Complaint and Inquiry Patterns Compared with 2010 Statistics

• Connecticut BBB Offers Tips to Help Select a Child Care Facility

  Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises parents to do the necessary research to find a safe, reliable and appropriate child care facility.

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns: Beware of Income Tax Scams

  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says income tax scams are being spread by word of mouth among unsuspecting and well-intentioned individuals who tell...

• Connecticut BBB Offers 10 Smart Consumer Resolutions

  Being a savvy consumer is ultimately about using money wisely. This year, resolve to create a budget, research businesses before buying and taking measures...

• Connecticut BBB Offers 10 Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping

  The same way as consumers know to protect their wallets and purses from pickpockets when they are shopping in stores, the Internet requires habits to protect...

• Connecticut BBB Offers 6 Tips to Avoid Getting Cheated by E-Book Scammers

  As the popularity of e-readers and e-books grows, so does the proliferation of related scams.

• Connecticut BBB Encourages Parents to Be Vigilant about Holiday Websites Targeting Children

  Connecticut Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting children write to Santa this holiday season.

• Connecticut BBB Offers 6 Tips to Prepare for Winter and Reduce Heating Costs

  Though the holidays are forefront in families’ minds, a cold weather checklist can help prevent having to ring in the New Year with high heating bills.

• Connecticut BBB Recommends Preparing Now to Prevent Problems with Gift Returns

  Store return and exchange policies are usually displayed prominently at the entrance or cash registers and should be easily accessed on websites.

• Two Businesses Share 2011 Connecticut BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics

  Connecticut Better Business Bureau Announces Winners of its 2011 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics; Shelton High School Senior Also Receives Student Ethics...

• Layaway Now – Avoid Interest Charges Later

  Retailers are responding to consumers who are struggling with tight budgets and looking for ways to avoid the pain of post-holiday shopping sprees by dusting...

• Are Telemarketers Calling your Mobile Phone?

  Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Some Telemarketers Flaunt “Do Not Call” Registry List

• Retailers Planning Increase in Seasonal Job Opportunities

  Major retailers already are posting “Help Wanted” signs, and forecasts point to an increase in seasonal employment opportunities.

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Helps Donors Avoid Scams Related to Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  Breast cancer research donors are encouraged to be selective about how they donate to the cause to ensure donations reach intended recipients

• Connecticut BBB and FBI Warn Consumers about Purchasing Vehicles Online

  Connecticut BBB is investigating complaints from out-of-state consumers who allege vehicles they ordered had significant mechanical and cosmetic problems,...

• BBB: Don’t Fall Victim to Unexpected Cell Phone Data Charges when Traveling Out of the Country

  Even Checking Voicemail Overseas Can Ring up Big Charges

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Parents about Unscrupulous Child Beauty Pageant...

  Entering the world of beauty pageants can carry a heavy price tag, so parents must look beyond the glare of the runway lights.

• Connecticut BBB Alerts Consumers to Prepare for New Banking Fees

  The Days of Free Debit Card Use and Checking are Disappearing for Many

• Better Business Bureau Develops Full Function App for Consumers on the Move

  "BBBSearch" Helps Consumers Make On-the-Spot Purchasing Decisions

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Consumers about Iraqi Dinar Investment Scams

  BBB fields a growing number of complaints about dinar investments from around the world, including military personnel claiming they were victims of Iraqi...

• Connecticut Residents among Consumers Complaining to BBB about Immigration Services

  More than 170 complaints from consumers across the nation have been filed with BBB this year against various companies claiming they can help immigrants with...

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Tips on Being a Smart Renter

  CT BBB says Research can Help Prevent Rental Headaches

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Capture Your Computer Screen to Make Your Case

  Keep a Computer Photo Record of Your Online Transaction in Case Something Goes Wrong

• FTC Action Halts Tactics of Payday Lender Martin Webb aka Payday Financial, LLC of SD

  After the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action in U.S. district court, a payday lender that allegedly attempted to illegally garnish consumers’ wages has...

• 6 Tips for Getting the Best Price When Selling Gold

  Consumers, receiving only a fraction of the value of their gold, are urged to be careful, do their homework and shop around

• Connecticut BBB Cautions Consumers to be Careful When Hiring Contractors to Repair Post-Irene...

  Natural Disasters Provide Fertile Ground for Unscrupulous, Unqualified, Unlicensed Home Repair Contractors

• Selecting the Safest Method of Paying for Online Auction and Classified Ad Purchases

  Connecticut BBB Recommends Consumers Carefully Balance Convenience with Security

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Consumers to Shield Themselves from Cell Phone...

  There are contradicting studies as to whether cell phone RF causes brain cancer and, to date, such dangers are unproven. However, scammers are cashing in on...

• Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Consumers about Deceptive Magazine Sellers

  More than 660 complaints have been filed with BBB nationwide about door-to-door sellers so far this year, and indications are that number will swell beyond...