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Getting to the bottom line: The FTC’s bipartisan Junk Fees Rule and your business
We’ve heard it loud and clear from tens of thousands of people: hidden and misleading fees,…
Forum on new forms of financing is strictly business
When it comes to getting the working capital your company needs, you’re strictly business. Yes, you…
Back to business #1: Where’s your data?
As many companies shift to an in-person workplace, you and your employees face the opportunities and…
Green lights, red flags, blue lobster: FTC Rules of the Road for Business heads to Cleveland
Green lights, red flags, blue lobster: FTC Rules of the Road for Business heads to Cleveland…
It’s no longer business as usual at Herbalife: An inside look at the $200 million FTC settlement
Multi-level marketer Herbalife will pay $200 million back to people who were taken in by what…
FTC settlement with Amazon yields $70 million for consumers, advice for business
The FTC’s law enforcement action against Amazon for unauthorized billing recently settled, leaving two key takeaways:…
New FTC Data Spotlight highlights text scams that may target your business
According to the FTC’s latest Data Spotlight, text scam losses are skyrocketing. In 2024 people reported…
FTC says consumers struck out by deceptive business “coaching” pitches
Vision Solution Marketing and related defendants pitch services to prospective entrepreneurs and people looking to supplement…
Free vulnerability scanning for your business
You know the importance of strong cybersecurity, but have you heard about free vulnerability testing? As…
Winter Storm Elliott: How to avoid clean-up and repair scams as you get back to business
Weather emergencies don’t take a winter vacation. Scammers don’t either. Just like you, they’re watching the…
Green Lights & Red Flags: FTC Rules of the Road for Business rocks on in Cleveland
Natives and fans heartily agree that “Cleveland Rocks!” That’s why the Federal Trade Commission and its…
As holiday shopping begins, the FTC and IRS agree: scams and identity theft are always bad for business
The turkey is gone, and the relatives have departed. We’ve now officially entered holiday shopping season,…
Business owners: Scams will follow new rescue plan
The pandemic is still taking a toll on your customers, your employees – and your business.…
Big concerns about small business loan pitches
Many small businesses are looking for a financial life preserver to help them stay afloat until…
Cybersecurity for small business: Email authentication
As a business person, you know about phishing, of course. At first glance, the email looks…
Stick with Security: FTC resources for your business
In our Stick with Security blog series, we’ve done our best to dive deeper into data…
The risk that “no risk” offers pose to your business
Small businesses and nonprofits should never be on the receiving end of another company’s deceptive practices.…
FTC Secures Initial Win in Small Business Finance Scheme Case Against Seek Capital
The Federal Trade Commission secured an initial win in its case against Seek Capital and the…
Today’s the day for a plan: Preparing your business for a weather emergency
Blizzards. Hurricanes. Floods. Wildfires. No matter the season, an extreme weather event or natural disaster could…
FTC Takes Action to Stop Sprawling ‘Growth Cave’ Business Opportunity and Credit Repair Scam
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily halted the…
When “IP” stands for illegal practices: Protecting your business from trademark deception
To safeguard the widgets in the warehouse, companies secure their facilities and put inventory controls in…