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Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing
Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing Posted: 5/14/2015

Like many others at this time of year, are you planning a trip? If so, you may want to look into purchasing travel insurance. No one wants to worry about what can go wrong while on vacation, but unfor.... Read more

Tags: travel insurance, consumer tips, travel agencies
Member Spotlight: Premier Pools & Spas
Member Spotlight: Premier Pools & Spas Posted: 5/13/2015

When temperatures rise, relaxing in the pool can be a refreshing way to cool down. Having a pool at home makes it even more convenient to take a dip. If you’re considering installing a pool or spa or .... Read more

Tags: member spotlight, pool contractors
Kim
Kim's Catch: Premium Distribution Corp. Posted: 5/12/2015

Premium Distribution Corp. is one of countless office supply scams looking to dupe businesses out of money. The company has gained a poor reputation and an F rating for deceptively trying to sell tone.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, office supply scams, business tips
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of Posted: 5/6/2015

Small to medium-sized businesses, churches, and nonprofit businesses have been hit hard by unscrupulous scammers perpetrating various scams. Some common schemes that affect small businesses are office.... Read more

Tags: scams, business tips, consumer tips
7 Signs of a Charity Scam
7 Signs of a Charity Scam Posted: 4/28/2015

The massive earthquake in Nepal and the Katmandu Valley area that is responsible for over 4,600 deaths has left devastation in its wake. As with any disaster, there are many caring individuals that wa.... Read more

Tags: charity, scams, consumer tips
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals Posted: 4/23/2015

Prospective tenants are displeased with City Home Rentals for taking their money and not delivering agreed upon services. The La Puente, California operator of a Pre-paid Rental Listing Service is acc.... Read more

Tags: scams, prepaid rental listings, consumer tips
Why You Should Start an Herb Garden
Why You Should Start an Herb Garden Posted: 4/16/2015

Looking for an easy, low maintenance, and inexpensive way to liven up your tried-and-true recipes? You may wish to consider starting an herb garden. It’s simple and can be started right in your window.... Read more

Tags: DIY, gardening, projects
3 Unique Easter Basket Ideas
3 Unique Easter Basket Ideas Posted: 4/1/2015

This year if you're looking to try some homemade less traditional ideas for Easter baskets Business Consumer Alliance offers 3 creative ideas that are bound to please anyone at your Easter festivities.... Read more

Tags: crafts, events, DIY
Target Agrees To $10 Million Settlement. Victims Could Get Up To $10,000
Target Agrees To $10 Million Settlement. Victims Could Get Up To $10,000 Posted: 3/19/2015

On Wednesday, according to court documents filed in Minnesota, Target proposed a $10 million settlement to the class-action lawsuit that followed a massive data breach to the retailer in 2013. Victim.... Read more

Tags: security breach, settlement, class action
Water Conservation Tips for the Workplace
Water Conservation Tips for the Workplace Posted: 3/18/2015

Water is one of the most important resources we have. It affects all facets of life and is an indispensable gift that is easily taken for granted. Since we cannot survive without water, it is importan.... Read more

Tags: business tips