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IDA Consultancy & Training LLC completed the official certification and accreditation process for the Midwest Region Better Business Bureau. Compliance with regulations is a critical aspect to be invited and accepted into the BBB.
Significant Figures:
- 95% recognize BBB’s name
- 84% consult BBB before hiring a contractor
- 71% look to BBB before shopping at a store
Trust & Credibility
- Accreditation Decals and Accredited Business Seal: These provide instant visibility to your customers and to potential ones that your business is trustworthy and committed to the highest ethical standards. Download the seals by clicking "BBB Online Seals" on the left side of the page.
- BBB@Home Magazine: Take part in BBB's direct-to-consumer print initiative that connects customers with trustworthy businesses. Benefit from unique call tracking identification and tangible ROI.
- BBB Business Profile: By being a BBB member organization, you are capturing the attention of the 218 million consumers who visited BBB.org in 2023, with 2.4 million searching for businesses like yours within our service area.
- Certificate of Accreditation: Download a digital certificate that demonstrates your business's alignment with the highest standards of service and ethics. Click "Download your Certificate of Accreditation" on the left side of the page to access the certificate.
Marketing & Visibility
- BBB Online Store: Enjoy exclusive access to the BBB Online Store, which offers personalized products and materials to promote your BBB Accreditation.
- Business Integrity Check: Get exclusive access to a tool that scans for profile inconsistencies, broken website links, accessibility issues, top keywords and landing page performance insights.
- Custom QR Code: Add a custom QR code to your business cards, bids or proposals. This QR code directs consumers to your BBB Business Profile, which showcases your Accreditation. Click "QR Code" on the left side of the page to access.
- Dynamic Advertising Solutions: From enhanced listings to Google Display ads, leverage BBB's effective ad packages to maximize visibility and attract customers. Packages are designed to accommodate any budget.
- Social Media Recognition: Amplify your digital footprint with BBB's social media shoutouts, designed to broaden your reach and engagement online.
- Sponsorship Support for BBB Awards & Programs: Position your brand alongside key initiatives like student scholarships and awards that honor integrity-driven leaders and organizations.
Customer Engagement & Relationship Management
- Annual Market Analysis Report: Request a report of your company's opportunities and challenges from your dedicated Account Manager. The audit provides detailed insights on decision-making factors for consumers in your market.
- BBB Response Portal: Enhance your efficiency with responding to customer feedback with the BBB Response Portal, a platform that streamlines communication with customers.
- Expert Dispute Resolution Services: Get assistance in handling and resolving customer complaints through BBB services, which save consumers more than $100 million annually.
- Get-A-Quote Tool: Research is difficult, but a getting a quote is easy! Gain access to more jobs with immediate quote request notifications through your BBB Business Login.
- Review Solution App: This is an app exclusively for BBB Accredited Businesses. It lets your customers leave a review on your BBB Business Profile with one click. Visit yourcustomerreviews.com to set up your free account.
Local Connections
- Business Networking & Development Events: Engage in free opportunities for networking and business growth, connecting you with peers and experts to elevate your business to the forefront of your industry.
- Educational Webinars: Experience valuable learning resources for improving customer service and engagement.
- Expertise from BBB Event Speakers: Elevate your events with insights from BBB speakers, who bring a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics, including scam prevention and business support.
Resources & Support
- Accredited Business Newsletter: Arm your business with industry insights, scam prevention materials and more, direct to your inbox.
- Industry Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with direct-to-inbox updates and recommendations on industry best practices.
- On-Demand Support: Get immediate assistance for your various business needs from your dedicated account manager.
- Premium Newsletter Content: Enhance your company's newsletters with free access to a rich repository of high-quality content, which saves you time and resources.
- Tailored Onboarding Experience: Your dedicated account manager will ensure you maximize the value of Accreditation with a unique, individualized onboarding call and plan. Reach out to schedule a meeting today!
Member Discounts
- BBB Savings Program: Accredited Businesses can gain exposure by offering their own discount to other ABs. More than a dozen businesses are already participating.
- CEO Forum Publication: Enjoy a free membership to the CEO Forum Group, which includes access to thousands of interviews with Top CEOs, new CEO interviews every week, and exclusive access to attend special quarterly CEO Summit events, and the CEO Forum magazine.
- Dell: Save an additional 5-10% on select Dell-branded products and an additional 17% off select Logitech products.
Community Impact
- Build A Community of Trustworthy Businesses: Member dues support a strong network of ethically-oriented businesses, strengthening the overall integrity and trustworthiness of your community.
- Drive Return on Mission: BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. For every $1 of membership investment, $17.06 is directly or indirectly returned on our mission.
- Improve the Marketplace: BBB annually helps prevent marketplace losses of more than $3.5 billion.
- Support Global Fraud Prevention: Get immediate access to the latest investigative studies from BBB, which protect consumers and business owners from fraud.
