Programs and Services

Better Business Bureau serving San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California

For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. BBB offers its national and local consumer services online and by phone.

Benefits for all BBB Accredited Businesses

Information and programs that Accredited Businesses can reference and utilize to leverage their Accreditation.

BBB Accreditation Standards

These Accreditation Standards are based on what BBB identifies as a better business. Do you qualify as an Accredited Business? If so, Get Accredited.

Prospective customers can request bids from Accredited Businesses directly from your BBB business profile page, sending hot leads directly to you! This is a free program, offered exclusively to BBB Accredited Businesses. Contact us for more information.

BBB Seal

You are able to display the BBB seal wherever you do business. The online seal links to your BBB Business Profile. Login to your business portal to download your Accredited Business Seal.

Local Business Programs and Services

Better Business Bureau of the San Francisco Bay Area has programs and services available through your local BBB office. Reach out to us today to learn more!

Digital Advertising Programs

Gain more exposure on BBB.org and the Google Display network. Choose from several advertising options with BBB and increase your company's visibility.

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BBB Toolbox

The Better Business Toolbox is the BBB's new marketplace of tools to grow and manage your business. Access top digital tools like website creation, email marketing, lead generation, and much more at greatly discounted prices available exclusively to Accredited Businesses.

Torch Awards for Ethics

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics honors organizations whose leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character; ensure that the organization’s practices meet the highest standards of ethics; and consequently, generate trust with its customers and the community.

The application period is now closed.

Apply today!

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Customer Review Generator

The Customer Review Generator is a tool that can text or email a link to your customers, prompting them to write a review for a specific BBB Accredited Business. Business owners can use the Customer Review Generator as they finish up a job for a customer, so they can get feedback when their work is fresh in their customers’ minds.

Get customer reviews

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Submit a Guest Blog

Showcase your industry expertise, gain recognition, and the opportunity to be featured on our homepage!

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Become a BBB Brilliance Webinar Presenter

Become a presenter to share your expertise, establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry and take a step towards credibility for your business!

Learn how to become a presenter

BBB Learning

BBB Learning is our new educational platform powered by MindEdge.

With hundreds of on-demand courses on a variety of business topics, BBB Learning gives you the tools you need to advance your skills while keeping ethical business practices top of mind.

BBB Accredited Businesses receive a 25% discount. Contact your Account Manager for the discount code.

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BBB Community Partner Program

By joining the BBB Community Partner Program, your business becomes an essential ally in BBB's mission to protect and educate the community. Community Partners play a vital role by offering extra support that enables BBB to implement unique, mission-driven initiatives focused on promoting ethics for both consumers and businesses.

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