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Benefits of BBB Accreditation

BBB Canton Region and Greater West Virginia

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BBB Accreditation offers varied benefits that can help your business be better. If your business could be better (and whose couldn't), we can help. What's most important to you?

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Enhance your online reputation

  • The BBB Seal assures your prospects they are dealing with a reputable business.
  • Online reviews can shine a light on your service delivery and give you a leg up on the competition. BBB Accreditation comes with a tool that helps you get more reviews. 
  • A positive rating on BBB.org provides peace of mind to consumers worried about the businesses they hire. 
  • Should you face a dispute with a customer, BBB offers in-depth dispute resolution assistance. This can help protect your business' reputation.
  • BBB's online Business Profiles provide a one-stop resource for consumers wanting to learn more about businesses. Your profile can be customized to serve as an additional website for your business. 

Healthy business growth

  • BBB Accreditation comes with tools and resources that help businesses build strong relationships with customers, peers, industry groups, and employees.
  • Professional speakers are available to address business owners and their teams.
  • Each Accredited Business has access to valuable resources and analytics through a personalized business login. 
  • Businesses can take advantage of discounts on health insurance, workers' comp, credit card processing, fuel discounts, and other money-saving programs available exclusively to Accredited Businesses. 

More customers

  • BBB uses ad campaigns to remind customers that they can find better by visiting bbb.org and buying from Accredited Businesses. 
  • BBB's Get-a-Quote program allows consumers to ask for bids from Accredited Businesses.
  • BBB's online directory connects users with trustworthy businesses in their local area. According to 2019 research completed by BrightLocal, 60% of consumers search online sources for local businesses at least once per week. BBB Search presents ratings and links to BBB Business Profiles where consumers can easily learn more and read reviews. 
  • Accredited Businesses have access to exclusive advertising opportunities whether they're trying to reach consumers or other business owners. 

Consultative business support

  • Every Accredited Business has a dedicated staff representative to help you take advantage of your accreditation benefits. 
  • Dedicated staff representatives can connect Accredited Businesses with answers and resources for all kinds of business challenges. 
  • Regular communication provides reminders about the BBB tools available to help Accredited Businesses market themselves and their accreditation.

         

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