Elevate your business with BBB Accreditation

Trust is your most valuable asset—and BBB of Central Ohio helps you amplify it.
By becoming an Accredited Business, you not only gain consumer confidence but unlock a host of powerful benefits designed to help your business grow, succeed, and lead with credibility. 

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Consumers recognize the BBB logo as a sign of trust. Display the logo and decal at your business, on company vehicles and as part of your advertising and marketing efforts.

 

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Showcase your BBB Accreditation!  Add the highly recognized BBB Accredited Business logo to your website and social media, or use the print version on promotional materials to highlight your trusted status.

 

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Consumers can request free quotes directly from your BBB Business Profile.

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The BBB Customer Review Tool allows you to directly request a BBB customer review from your current, satisfied customers. These reviews are posted on your BBB Business Profile, which are available for new and returning customers to view.

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Every month, millions of consumers visit BBB.org to find trustworthy businesses. Your Accredited Business Profile helps show you're one of them—so keep it up to date to ensure potential customers see the most accurate and relevant information.

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BBB offers free mediation and dispute resolution services - whether your company is a small local firm or large national corporation.

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Take advantage of monthly webinars and in-person networking events held right here in Central Ohio! It’s a great way to help gain insights to grow your business! Come for the resources, stay for the connections — and grow alongside a community of trustworthy, like-minded professionals.

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BBB of Central Ohio offers exclusive marketing opportunities tailored for our Accredited Businesses. Managed in-house by our dedicated team, these programs ensure high-quality campaigns you can trust. Flexible short-term and long-term options are available to fit your marketing goals and budget, while driving recognition for your brand.

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Connect with other trusted Accredited Businesses and grow your network. Highlight your business and share a special offer on the Central Ohio Business Marketplace page. Sign up to showcase your business!

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Show your commitment to ethics and leadership by sponsoring one of BBB's Center for Character Ethics Awards programs. It’s a powerful way to elevate your brand while honoring outstanding organizations and rising leaders in our community. Learn more about sponsorship.

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BBB Learning is an educational platform with exclusive program discounts available to Accredited Businesses. Hundreds of on-demand courses offer you and your team the tools needed to advance skills while keeping ethical business practices top of mind. 

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BBB Better Business ToolboxSM is an easy business management platform to help drive new business through multiple marketing channels.

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Accredited Businesses receive a free membership to the CEO Forum Group. Benefit from thought leadership content including in-depth interviews with over 1,000 top CEOs.

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BBB Accredited Businesses can now save an additional 5-10% on select Dell-branded products, and an additional 17% OFF on select Logitech products in addition to the current discount offered.

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BBB partners with Sheakley to offer Accredited Businesses trusted workers’ comp solutions, including a guaranteed 10% discount on competitors’ fees and expert support backed by experience with 16,000+ employers.