Category: Business News

The relationship between businesses and consumers is increasingly important during a pandemic. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns businesses against raising prices for critical items, not just because it is illegal, but because consumers are impressionable and looking to trustworthy businesses at this time of crisis. Amidst recent progressions of the novel virus COVID-19, consumers are experiencing an increase in price gouging and misleading claims. Price gouging refers to significantly increased prices on goods. Businesses may elevate prices for products to take advantage of consumers who are looking to secure necessities, including masks, disinfectants, food, and other essential supplies. During a…

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will waive emissions testing for vehicle owners 65 and older for up to one year to allow them to renew their vehicle registrations. If an emissions test is required, a waiver from ADEQ allows the vehicle owner to renew their vehicle registration online through the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). This change helps protect seniors by encouraging social distancing and reducing their risk of coming into contact with COVID-19.  “Arizona remains focused on proactively limiting the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “This latest action is informed by guidance from public health experts….

MOHAVE COUNTY – With confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID -19) in Mohave County, many businesses will be shifting their employees to at home work to reduce the spread of the virus. The surge of teleworking will inevitably bring along new challenges.  As residents are getting their work-at-home systems set up, Better Business Bureau (BBB) encourages everyone to follow several proactive steps that will aid in preventing digital breaches to lower the risk of businesses and consumers falling victim to cyber crimes.  ”Scammers are opportunists and they will unfortunately take advantage of any major incidents in the news let alone a…