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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 -7-