High-demand holiday toys are fueling a surge in online scams. Know how to verify sellers, avoid counterfeits, and shop safely.
Bobby Hansen Business News Dec. 7, 2025 4:30 am6d ago
High-demand holiday toys are fueling a surge in online scams. Know how to verify sellers, avoid counterfeits, and shop safely.
Tracy Pratt Columns Nov. 16, 2025 4:00 am27d ago
This holiday season, anxiety and economic uncertainty—fueled by layoffs and government instability—have fundamentally changed consumer spending. Shoppers aren't just hunting for the cheapest deals, they're desperately searching for meaning, safety, and certainty.
Bobby Hansen Business News Nov. 2, 2025 4:45 am41d ago
BBB study finds consumers losing thousands to unlicensed gambling and gaming sites. Learn red flags and tips to stay safe online.
Tracy Pratt Columns Oct. 19, 2025 4:30 am55d ago
Worried about putting your business data in AI? You're not alone. Cut through the hype and learn how to use AI securely without compromising your business's most valuable asset—trust. Discover the key difference between public and private models, the essentials of a strong data governance policy, and why a human-led approach is the only way to innovate with confidence.
Bobby Hansen, Better Business Bureau Regional Director Columns Oct. 5, 2025 4:15 am69d ago
Scammers now ask their victims to pay them with gift cards because they’re a convenient way to steal money and they’re difficult to trace or recover.
Bobby Hansen, Better Business Bureau Regional Director
Columns Sep. 7, 2025 5:00 am97d ago
If you have not received a text, email or call about the status of an alleged loan application, it’s probably only a matter of time, Better Business Bureau Regional Director Bobby Hansen says. Here’s some tips for handling scam calls.
Business News Aug. 31, 2025 4:30 am104d ago
Healthy leaders lead better. Period. New studies reveal why well-being—not just vision—determines whether leaders inspire, withdraw, or burn out. Here’s what every “Dangerous Leader” should know.
Columns Aug. 18, 2025 9:10 am117d ago
A stiff, formal apology is the usual playbook for a corporate crisis, but sometimes, a carefully placed bit of humor or a clever marketing move can turn a PR nightmare into a masterclass in branding.
Bobby Hansen, Better Busines Bureau Regional Director
Columns Aug. 3, 2025 4:30 am132d ago
While buying a car online can help a buyer stay detached from making emotional decisions, an online transaction can also provide opportunities for scams
Columns Jul. 27, 2025 4:55 am139d ago
Many people have a tendency to judge ourselves more harshly than we judge others. We often refer to this as our inner critic. In this month’s Dangerous Leader column, we reflect on how self-talk is essential to how we engage with the world around us.
Tracy Pratt, Brandfully Yours
Columns Jul. 21, 2025 3:17 pm145d ago
A series of lawsuits working their way through the courts are foundational battles that will help shape the legal and ethical guardrails for AI training and use.
Business News Jul. 14, 2025 2:40 pm152d ago
Are you prepared to properly deal with a harassment complaint in your workplace? The “ostrich” defense — burying your head in the sand and ignoring everything — will never work in front of either a judge or a jury. Employers will be held accountable for their actions, or inaction as the case may be.
Bobby Hansen, - Better Busines Bureau Regional Director
Business News Jul. 7, 2025 12:36 pm159d ago
Enticing offers for those wishing to earn extra income working remotely can be very tempting, sophisticated and convincing. It's a con, and the purported work may help fraudsters.
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