ACCREDITED BUSI N E S S B EN EFIT: REQU E ST A QUOTE
Receiving quotes from
multiple contractors is one
of the top ways to protect
yourself from getting
scammed. Unfortunately,
most consumers skip this
step because researching and
contacting several businesses
independently can be
exhausting. Websites that send
mass quote requests can be a
hindrance to consumers and
for the businesses the requests
are sent to. Fortunately, there
is a way to avoid these types
of problems. BBB’s Request A
Quote tool is an option that is
both free and easy to use.
and checked the boxes you
will need to provide your
contact information and the
description of your request.
Lastly, you will hit submit and
the quote request you created
will go out to the businesses you
have personally selected. All
businesses will receive the same
information with just one click.
How Does it Work for
BBB Accredited
Business Owners?
All BBB Accredited Businesses
have access to the free Request
A Quote tool. Each business
that is set up to utilize this
feature can have their Request
A Quote notifications sent to
them via email or text. These
How Does it Work
notifications inform the business
for Consumers?
immediately when a quote
request has been received from
Log on to our regional BBB
a potential new customer. Once
webpage and select “Request
a quote request notification
A Quote” found under the
has been received the business
“Get Consumer Help” tab. That
can log in to their BBB business
button will take you to the main profile and submit a response
Request a Quote page. To start
back to the consumer. As well
your search you will need to
as being able to view the single
provide the type of business you request, the business is also
are looking for and the zip code able to see statistics about their
where the work will be done.
Request a Quote numbers over
A list of only BBB Accredited
time. The feature to view these
Businesses will populate based
statistics is almost as valuable
on the information provided.
as the tool itself. Through these
Next, check the boxes adjacent
numbers a business can see
to the businesses you’d like
what months they receive online
to request a quote from. If
quotes the most and can update
you’d like to perform a more
their marketing and advertising
plan accordingly.
thorough search you can view
the business profiles by clicking
If you are a BBB Accredited
on the business names before
Business and are not receiving
checking the boxes. Once you
Request A Quote emails
have vetted the companies
or texts, please contact
our Accreditation Services
Department at your earliest
convenience to get set up.
• AB Services Hotline:
888.948.2227
• [email protected]
Would you like to learn more
about BBB Accreditation and
the benefits it could provide
your business? Visit bbb.org for
more information or apply for
accreditation online today.
Buyer Advantages
Research Less: Search on bbb.org
for vetted BBB Accredited business
with current credentials.
Easy to Use: Simply enter a description
of your service needed, or search the
many catagories at bbb.org.
Better Response Rate: BBB Accredited
Businesses know this quote tool and
are looking to talk to you.
No Spam Filter: Your request doesn’t
get caught in their junk mail.
Accredited Business
Advantages
Customers Come to You: After you
activate your Request-A-Quote on
your BBB business page customers
will be able to contact you directly.
Serious Quotes: Customers using
Request-A-Quote are looking for your
BBB Accredited Business.
Free Service: With your BBB
Accreditation this is a free service
to your business.
TORCH TALK MARCH 2016
by Aly Schmidt
BBB Development Manager
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