In Business for Business.
When you get right down to it, ask yourself: how do people know that they can trust your business? The answer is simple – demonstrate consistent, honest behavior, be responsible for results and actions, and be accountable. You need to know that every interaction you have is a moment of trust. In effect, all engagements with new customers are trust transactions first, whether they actually buy at a given moment or not. You can convey trustworthiness with the right association that delivers "Trust".
With a history of 100 years, the BBB is the symbol and authority when it comes to marketplace trust issues. People come to the BBB because they KNOW they can obtain unbiased Business Reviews with no fees, no long forms asking for private information, and an easy to understand A+ to F rating. The place people start when they need to find a business, invest or even work for a company is www.bbb.org . Check out your review today!
In difficult economic times, small businesses and corporations are looking for ways to reduce business costs and increase productivity. If they don't, they may go out of business. Often, they cut out the wrong things such as marketing, advertising and key employees that cannot be replaced and are a good part of the success of the organization. It's times like these, that it is paramount to be part of the community and a member of the right organizations, especially if those associations indicate the business has a proven track record for being dependable. In essence, trustworthy.