BBB Accreditation - What does it really mean and should I be Leary of companies that are not

I have had this question come up a  lot. A business does not need to be BBB accredited to be a good business. As a matter of fact PAYING the entity that is running your rating seems a bit bias to me.  I am not accusing the BBB of anything but I have been around a while and see that when you are accredited they do not put the complaints ou have on your main listing until you have not answered them or they are resolved. Non-BBB accredited businesses get it instantly put on their ratings page. So if you see a business with a lot of complaints, and some are not resolved, they may be in the middle of resolving those complaints so don't be hasty to judge, unless of course the amount of complaints is unruly.

Some  national companies do not want to pay for each city so they stay unaccredited. There is a national Accreditation coming out or is already just in place. I would suggest that national companies go that route for the people who place heavy weight on the word 

"Accredited"

Now don't get me wrong. The standards they list for accreditation are very good and should be adhered to by every company. BUT, accredited or not, if a company is doing something wrong or scamming people THERE WILL BE COMPLAINTS ON THEM ACCREDITED OR NOT!

So if you see that a company has been in business for a few years, or even over a year without complaint or has no unsatisfied complaints then generally you can assume they are not having any trouble with their customers because everyone loves to complain on the net these days. As I do!

Here is the statement from the BBB

BBB Accreditation

Storesonline Inc is not BBB Accredited.
Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation.
To be accredited by BBB, a business must apply for accreditation and BBB must determine that the business meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses must pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

Every business has to answer their complaints on their site! So, in effect, to be accredited you pay them their fee and they put the word ACCREDITED next to your name. That is about it.

American Media Distribution - Who is American Media Distribution

Has anyone heard or have had experiences with this company?

FYI-After I did not get a response from this I started another post - some people are posting there as well on the subject of American Media Distribution and related media topics.

IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE ME A CONTACT EMAIL OR LINK (no info will be posted publicly)  YOU MAY NOT HAVE YOUR REMARK POSTED. 

http://patricia-marks.blogspot.com/2011/10/american-media-distribution.html

Catching up on my posts on the GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY in advertising out there

I am catching up to my posts since all the posts I have had for the last 3 years up and disappeared. I will be striving to catch up as much as I had on record for everyone emailing me about the various advertising companies they have encountered.

ADCO MEDIA - (or another name they change to Dyson, Dison)

STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY at all costs!!!
From - Encino CA

TV Advertising

While Television advertising is a great tool it is definitely not for everyone. Many times stations an cable networks like to push "Starter" packages on you. Most of the time the production is more expensive than the actual commercials, and most businesses don't know commercial time is much less expensive than you think. If you can find a company that does quality inexpensive production. or you are good with a video editor, that can make all the difference.

Many times TV does not work for local businesses because you have to play your commercial many many times before it sinks in. Also, with the implementation of DVR's many people will never get to see it in the first place.

If you are going to get a commercial on the air, remember some of these tips:

BUY IN PACKAGES!

Do not let them sell you individual commercials. If you buy in packages or bulk you will get a much better deal.

PLEASE NOTE - NO FOUL LANGUAGE OR SCANDALOUS REMARKS WILL BE TOLERATED - I INVESTIGATE ALL ALLEGATIONS  If you do not see your post it is most likely because you got your facts wrong! - 

Anyone that feels like they did not get their say feel free to contact me and I will be happy to provide facts and proof of incorrect posting. I don't play favorites but I don't allow BS either!