Do you believe it is important to join the Better Business Bureau?

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Being a member of the Better Business Bureau builds credibility and validity for any business. For small businesses and startups, it's essential to understand who you are doing business with.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Sometimes I do believe the BBB is great, BUT coming from the old school you should be honorable yourself; your word is your bond. I am from old English.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Years ago, this was a powerful resource and protection. Today, you hardly hear about this service and organization. Although this still exist, do they still function and serve the small business community? With other services like Yelp, there is more visibility and recognition today especially on the internet. When you ask customers, how did you find me, the majority say, the internet.

Answer: No
Explanation: My clients would seldom use the Better Business Bureau to verify my business.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I have not personally felt the need to join the Better Business Bureau; however, I can appreciate the value for companies that manufacture high dollar items.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: We have more positive reviews with the Cincinnati BBB then all of our competitors combined

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Our company is a part of there programe

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Depending on the region, the BBB can be an asset to businesses.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: But in this day and age it's also important to get good reviews on Yelp.com.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Working on becoming a member

Answer: Yes
Explanation: US Health Advisors is part of the BBB

Answer: Yes
Explanation: So that people can review the company they are putting trust into

Answer: Yes
Explanation: We are currently under review and are excited to join the BBB.

Answer: No
Explanation: I was a member for 20 years. I have always had an A+ rating. The BBB is more geared to collect dues and make money vs properly screening who they allow to become members.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I really don't have an opinion.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I have considered it but they charge a fee to businesses. I do respect their services though. We depend on word of mouth and references. Our “Thumbtack “ profile has ratings and reviews from dozens of previous clients.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes

Answer: Yes
Explanation: The Better Business Bureau serves a much needed purpose and I do participate. Their structure may open itself up to some ethical dilemmas but their complaint process and the fact that they exist keeps the business world more in line. They are one of the very few resources where customers can have a say when they have a problem with a business. Many times an Attorney General or FTC may have no interest or will not follow up. In some cases it may not be serious enough to enlist these types of resources. That’s where I believe the BBB is irreplaceable.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It helps to keep your business name in good standings

Answer: Yes
Explanation: yes

Answer: No
Explanation: It's important to have a profile on the BBB, so that you will have an independent party give a business a letter grade based on complaints and public filings etc. It offers legitimacy to any company, that's undeniable. But no, one doesn't NEED to join.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: People have some serious misconceptions about what the BBB can or cannot tell about a business. Probably a better way to decide if a business is a good fit is to talk directly with its recent clients. For those who want to verify the quality of my work, I can send you to a couple of public locations where you may view my work in person and ask my clients directly about my integrity.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: That way consumers can keep track of your business.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: There should always be a standard to which one can compare

Answer: Yes
Explanation: We are members currently.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Depending on your company.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: As the business develops, I suspect I will join the Better Business Bureau.

Answer: No
Explanation: Not something typically done by real estate brokerages.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes, it is very important for customers to know that they can trust you and your company. Wofford Earthworks, LLC is a Better Business Bureau accredited company. If a business has been accredited by the BBB, it means that the BBB has determined the business meets accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't know enough about them

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I think it is more important to treat everyone right so then your reputation speaks for itself.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: The BBB is a great resource for both consumers and businesses. However, there is a history of improper activity with some massage businesses so we are memebers so that consumers can be more assured that we are on the up and up. You can know that we have honesty and integretiy in our practice.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I am currently unable to financially do so at this time. I'm hoping that will change in the near future!

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes, very important. A BBB rating shows customers how trustworthy and professional a company is.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Giving customers the most opportunity to communicate with us and review our service is vitally important to us. You can google our company and every other link is a review opportunity, we constantly strive for 5 stars everyday.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: We are currently a A+

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I'm a member

Answer: Yes
Explanation: They keep an eye on businesses.

Answer: No
Explanation: I don't see the point in paying for accreditation. If I have to pay a review site, I don't believe in its validity.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Great avenue for the consumer to get a quick glance in to the reliability and integrity of a company. Doesn't always tell the whole story but it can provide some very valuable insight.

Answer: No
Explanation: They are a useless political organization that will give a high rating to anyone that gives them enough money.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Business reviews are important to the customer, and the BBB can help.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It is important for the confidence of the client that the business meets certain standards.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes....As of yet I have not joined, but do check on many companies to see what their ratings are. It can be a good source of information. In place of the BBB, I have several testimonials that I have received from past clients that I can provide to future clients. I am proud of my 100% client satisfaction rating.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: At this time we have no intentions to join the local BBB

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I am a brand new company. My experience in the field was from working for somebody else who knows about these particular things that I have to figure out very soon!

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Thee BBB gives a company creditablity.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: My company is accredited by the BBB and has an A+ Rating.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Haven't explored this one to know for sure.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: The BBB provides you a rating whether you are a paying member or not, but there may be some marketing advantages to being a "Certified BBB Business"

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I have been in the past.

Answer: No
Explanation: Many political positions taken don’t match my personal positions.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Sure, the BBB protects consumers. Being a BBB accredited business is a good thing.

Answer: No
Explanation: In the age of internet pier review sites, the BBB has lost it's relevance

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Helps customer know what they are getting into.

Answer: No
Explanation: The better business bureau here in Phoenix has some shady characters belonging to it and I choose not to be associated with that element.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Our next step.

Answer: No
Explanation: I do not belong to the better business bureau.

Answer: No
Explanation: Go ask 3 or 4 past customers what they think of the work done for them.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: As apposed to online ratings of a company the BBB actually investigate complaints and they may not be as bad as they actually seem.

Answer: No
Explanation: It's a review that you pay for

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: NA

Answer: No
Explanation: I don't want to waste time listening to people who'd rather talk than do things.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't believe it is a necessity.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Consumers need a way of gauging a company's reputation. Belonging to more than one organization is away for a company to show its potential clients that it operates in a professional manner.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I want customers to see I operate my business with integrity and I think that people often turn to the BBB when they are researching who to do business with you.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I've been told it's not necessary. I haven't so far and have had no complaints.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Better business bureau is a great accountability source, and good reviews. Very credible.

Answer: No
Explanation: Just a pay to play company

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We have not joined the BBB (yet) due to the option for customers to leave "customer reviews" on websites concerning a business!

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Based in the UK.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It reinforces the message that we are a reputable company, and care about providing a quality product.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I may in September

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I do believe that the BBB is an important vetting tool for a consumer to ensure that a third party has evaluated the worthiness of the company to serve in the capacity it advertises in. We participate with BBB in ensuring clients have good information to make an informed decision about the company they hire for a repair in their home.