BBB's Holiday HQ

The ultimate guide to stress-free holiday shopping and planning is here with BBB’s expert tips.

We have what you need to make this holiday season smooth and safe!

BBB's holiday HQ

Make this holiday hassle-free with BBB's tips on budgeting, shopping, avoiding scams, and preparing your business for the holiday season.

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Holiday shopping tips

BBB has tips to help consumers make smart shopping decisions, find the best deals, budget for gift-giving, and make gift returns and exchanges.

See holiday shopping tips for consumers

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Don't let scams ruin the holidays

Stay safe this holiday season with BBB’s expert tips on avoiding common scams. Learn how to protect your personal information, spot red flags, and shop confidently.

Know the signs of a holiday scam

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Prepare your business for the holidays

Get your business ready for the holiday rush with BBB’s expert tips on inventory management, customer service, and marketing strategies.

Learn how to optimize operations, boost sales, and provide a seamless holiday experience for your customers.

Holiday business tips

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Online shopping HQ

Check out these tips and best practices for making online purchase decisions.

Let BBB guide you on what to look for when buying online, how to shop for the perfect gift online, and how to be a smart online shopper.

BBB's online shopping HQ

Traveling during the holidays? See BBB's travel HQ before planning your next trip

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Tips for holiday travel by air

Are you thinking about traveling by air for your next trip? Here are some essential tips to help you navigate the process from finding flights to safely arriving at your destination.

Tips for flying safely

Travel agencies near you

A good travel agent is an expert on popular vacation and business travel destinations. They can help you plan and book your next trip - while sticking to your budget.

Find BBB Accredited travel agencies

Spot a scam? Report holiday scams to BBB Scam Tracker

Mark your calendar for these timely tips!

BBB's New Year's guide

With the new year right around the corner, BBB has tips and other articles to help you as you think about changes you may want to make in the new year.

Tips for the new year

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Boxing Day in Canada, the day after Christmas, is a day full of big discounts, and for some, an extra day off of work. Like all big shopping days, there are several things to keep in mind to keep you safe.

How to shop on Boxing Day

November is 'Thank a Business' Month!

Consumer experiences matter to us – and businesses! This November, help out a business near you and let them know if they've done a great job. Get started below!

Learn more about 'Thank a Business' Month

Black Friday

Black Friday is the single busiest shopping day of the year. These tips can make your Black Friday shopping experience productive… and maybe even enjoyable.

Black Friday tips

Small Business Saturday

After the crowds and chaos of Black Friday, check out the small, local, and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday tips

Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is one of the year's top shopping days. When hunting for deals, be wary of misleading ads, lookalike websites, and untrustworthy sellers.

Cyber Monday tips

Giving Tuesday

The spirit of the holidays means giving to favorite causes and the less fortunate. Check out these tips and do your research before donating.

Giving Tuesday tips

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Travel Tuesday

BBB tips help you shop smart, find trustworthy travel companies, and take advantage of exclusive savings on flights, hotels, and vacation packages on Travel Tuesday.

Travel Tuesday tips