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Building and running your business is a daunting prospect. The BBB is here to help you with business tips on every aspect: marketing, sales, technology, and customer relationships.
seasonal and tax tips
Holiday tips
Get your business ready for the holidays
Plan your inventory, staffing and promotions now so your business is ready for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and beyond.
Also, scammers get busier when you do. Learn the holiday cons that target businesses an dhow to stop them before they cost you.
Get ready for tax season
See BBB's practical tips that can help you get a handle on your taxes and your overall business finances during tax season and beyond.
For US businessowners:
See IRS tips
Manage business finances
Managing finances doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Choose the right accounting software for your small business, and avoid 5 common financial mistakes that can hurt it.
Get listed, apply for BBB Accreditation and see every BBB program for businesses in one place by visiting our business resources page.
new business
Starting a new business?
BBB can help with everything from finding and funding to writing a business plan to handling your taxes.
How to write a business plan
What to put in a business plan so it guides your decisions and helps you make the case for funding.
Choose a business structure
LLC, S corporation or sole proprietorship? Tips for deciding which structure fits your business.
Get ready for tax season
Get your records, deductions and deadlines in before tax season arrives.
guide
Your complaints and reviews
Learn how to increase customer confidence with Accreditation and how to manage complaints and reviews
5 ways a CRM builds trust
How a customer relationship management system can help you earn and keep customer trust.
Be the AI answer
How can you be the AI answer? What gift lists teach us about business visibility.
Accreditation and AI search
Learn why BBB Accreditation may help your business be more visible in AI search.
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AI for your business
Guidance for using artificial intelligence responsibly in your business, all in one place.
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Business scam HQ
Learn how scammers target businesses and how to protect your team, your money and your reputation.
scam alert
Podcast impostor scam
Scammers posing as podcast hosts are targeting influencers and businesses. Learn the warning signs.
Cybersecurity for business
Practical steps to protect your data, devices and people from cyberattacks and social engineering.
Report a scam
Spotted a scam aimed at your business? Report it to BBB Scam Tracker to help warn others.
