BBB Central East Texas

BBB Central East Texas Helping consumers find and recommend businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. Have a fraud or scam to report?

Call us at 903-581-8373, send us a Facebook message, or email us at [email protected]. To see if your business qualifies for BBB Accreditation, call our offices at (903) 581-5888 or http://easttexas.app.bbb.org/apply!

08/31/2026

Congratulations to these businesses celebrating Accreditation Milestones in August...they’re The Sign of a Better Business in East Texas!

According to a 2025 Cybersecurity trends report, 51% of businesses surveyed experienced a security incident in the past ...
08/28/2026

According to a 2025 Cybersecurity trends report, 51% of businesses surveyed experienced a security incident in the past 12 months and 75% reported financial damage due to attacks.

The good news? You can take measures to protect your business. As technology and AI advances and become more interconnected, cyberattacks are becoming more difficult to defend against.

To make sure you're protected, here's 5 cybersecurity tips every business needs to follow:
1. Train all employees in cybersecurity practices.
2. Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to assign specific permissions to different employees based on their role in the company.
3. Initiate automated remote backup and data recovery.
4. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA).
5. Secure your Wi-Fi networks

No matter how large or small your business is, cybersecurity needs to be a priority. The BBB East Texas branch is here to help. Find us online at https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-central-east-texas.

Security experts recommend creating a unique, strong password for every online account you create. But that’s easier sai...
08/27/2026

Security experts recommend creating a unique, strong password for every online account you create. But that’s easier said than done!

Many people admit to using the same password across all their accounts, while others keep passwords written down at their desks. Neither option is secure when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.

This is where a password manager can be useful. Password managers keep powerful passwords for all your accounts stored in a “vault” that you can access with a single master password.

Check out this BBB Tip (https://www.bbb.org/all/consumer/tip/how-to-choose-a-password-manager) to learn more about choosing the best password manager for your business.

Congratulations and welcome to this week’s new Businesses that have committed to advancing marketplace trust…they’re ...
08/26/2026

Congratulations and welcome to this week’s new Businesses that have committed to advancing marketplace trust…they’re in East Texas! You can support businesses by liking their posts, sharing their posts, signing up for mail alerts, leaving positive reviews, and tagging your friends.

If your business got hacked tomorrow, would you know what to do?If you don't have practical, preventative measures to he...
08/25/2026

If your business got hacked tomorrow, would you know what to do?

If you don't have practical, preventative measures to help your small business protect its data and systems, you're essentially hoping nothing goes wrong rather than being prepared for when things do go wrong.

But we're prepared. That's why we created a Digital Defense Plan to help you stay proactive with these four steps:

1) Scan: Figure out what important devices and information your business uses and what could be at risk for a cyber incident.
2) Safeguard: Put simple protections in place to keep your data and devices safe.
3) Spot: Keep an eye out for anything unusual and make sure your team knows how to spot and report problems.
4) Stabilize: Have a plan and be ready to act fast if something goes wrong.

Check out our Digital Defense Plan (https://www.bbb.org/all/business/business-tips/digital-defense-plan) to learn more and reach out to our accreditation specialists to talk about how to integrate these steps into your workflow.

You can see the five-year version of your business clearly. The problem isn't the vision, it's the path between today an...
08/25/2026

You can see the five-year version of your business clearly. The problem isn't the vision, it's the path between today and then.

Most business owners know where they want to land but wake up every day without a real map to get there. They're doing yesterday's work and hoping something shifts by next year. It rarely does.

On September 9, we're hosting "From Vision to Victory," a workshop where you bring the goal you already have and work backward to a step-by-step plan. You'll walk out with specifics on the team composition you'll need, whether your current systems can actually scale, which growth engines fit your business model, and what your financials need to look like at each stage.

This isn't abstract goal-setting. Michael Lavender and Alden Warr from Lavender | Warr bring real strategy for real growth.

Wednesday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at BBB East Texas in Tyler. $5 for Accredited Businesses, $40 for Non-Accredited.

If you're ready to turn your vision into an executable plan, join us. Spots are filling up.

Register now at cognitoforms.com/bbbforms/lunchlearnleadseptember2026

BBB Serving Central East Texas 📣✨ Thank you to Stonewater Roofing, one of our VIP Sponsors! ✨📣 https://1l.ink/2ZSSZGD We...
08/24/2026

BBB Serving Central East Texas 📣✨ Thank you to Stonewater Roofing, one of our VIP Sponsors! ✨📣 https://1l.ink/2ZSSZGD We are grateful for the support of our VIP Sponsors who champion BBB's mission of fostering marketplace trust. Your commitment helps us create a community where integrity, transparency, and trust thrive. 🌟 Together, we are making a difference! 🙌❤️ Check the link below to find out more about BBB sponsorship & advertising opportunities! https://1l.ink/CD3ZNB5

Scammers know exactly when you'll drop your guard: the moment that jersey drops. Before your next sports purchase, know ...
08/21/2026

Scammers know exactly when you'll drop your guard: the moment that jersey drops.

Before your next sports purchase, know the red flags.
-Search the seller on BBB.org.
-Look for the BBB Seal.
-Verify their track record.

Your money (and your data) depends on it. Trust isn't something you hope for—it's something you verify. Check out this BBB tip to learn more: https://1l.ink/GZX7WPZ

An 'employer' sends you a check for supplies, asks you to wire back the extra — then the check bounces and you're out re...
08/20/2026

An 'employer' sends you a check for supplies, asks you to wire back the extra — then the check bounces and you're out real money. BBB shows you how to spot this side hustle scam. 💸

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