BBB Accredited Business Benefits

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BBB Accredited Business Decal Affixed to your entrance, the BBB Accredited Business decal is an emblem which attracts informed, discriminating customers. The BBB Accredited Business decal tells your customers and employees that you maintain and support ethical business practices.

BBB Accredited Business Plaque/Certificate This widely recognized plaque/certificate identifies you as a BBB Accredited Business.

BBB National Web Site Visitors to bbb.org have quick access to BBB information. If you are a BBB Accredited Business and have a web site, you will have an automatic link from our site to yours. Visitors can also find helpful tips, general information on over 50,000 local businesses, and links to other BBBs throughout the U.S. and Canada.

BBBOnLine Reliability Program This is an optional program which allows you to display the trusted BBBOnLine trademark on your web site. It is an active “click-to-check” seal linked to your BBB Reliability Report, giving your customers confidence in dealing with your business online.

24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week inquirers may access information about businesses through our Automated Voice Response System. Most calls received by the BBB are from individuals seeking information about companies and charities with which they are considering doing business. Now, they are able to obtain that information at any time.

Newsletter BusinessLine is our monthly publication for BBB Accredited Businesses only. BusinessLine provides BBB Accredited Businesses with vital business and consumer information, BBB marketplace statistics, and upcoming member events.

Dispute Resolution The BBB helps resolve consumer complaints using conciliation, mediation, and arbitration services when appropriate.

BBB Accredited Businesses Roster/Consumer Guide is an annual publication distributed throughout Eastern North Carolina. Consumers are encouraged to refer to this list of BBB Accredited Businesses, also available online, to assist them in making purchasing decisions.

BBB Accreditation Identification Program (AIP) is an optional program which allows BBB Accredited Businesses to use the trusted BBB name and seal in their advertising. (Certain restrictions apply.)

Speakers Bureau The BBB provides qualified BBB officials to speak to businesses, employees, civic groups, schools, and colleges to raise awareness of the BBB, its services to the community and benefits to businesses.

Wise Giving Guides are available through the BBB’s charitable solicitation program. The facts provided in these guides are helpful in making wise giving decisions about charities and organizations seeking donations.

BBB Accredited Business Reports are provided to anyone inquiring through the BBB office. These Reliability Reports clearly state if a company is a BBB Accredited Business. A recent Princeton Research Poll found that 7 in 10 consumers are more likely to do business with a BBB Accredited Business.

Type of Business Rosters are also provided to inquirers looking for a BBB Accredited Business in a specific type of business. These rosters are available on our web site, or by fax or phone.

Tax Deduction may be permitted by the IRS for BBB Accreditation dues. The U.S. Government recognizes that support of the BBB is a reasonable and necessary business expense.