Better Business Bureau.(Gary Almond explains services)(Brief Article)(Interview)

From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: December 10, 2001 | Copyright information

By providing consumers with information and helping to resolve disputes, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) helps business and customers achieve satisfaction. Recently Gary Almond, General Manager of the Los Angeles bureau, spoke with Business Trends.

Q: What services are provided by the Better Business Bureau?

A: We provide charity and company reliability reports, complaint resolution, arbitration and mediation, advertising review, scam warnings and general sub...

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