Things You'll Need:
- Telephones
- Dun & Bradstreet Subscription
- Hoover's Memberships
- DSL Lines
- Internet Access
- Notebooks
- Pencils Or Pens
- Computers
- Notebooks
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Step 1
Find out if the company has a legitimate address and business phone number.
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Step 2
Stay away from a business that uses a post office box as its corporate address and can only be reached by leaving a message on an answering machine or with a call-center operator.
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Step 3
Find out if the company is registered with a major business directory such as Dun & Bradstreet (dnb.com) or Hoovers.com. You can verify this information on the Internet.
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Step 4
Find out if the company is licensed by the state.
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Step 5
Ask if the company is a member of any professional association. You can verify its membership by contacting the organization directly.
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Step 6
Look for TRUSTe certification on a Web-based business's home page. Other organizations also specialize in certifying, rating and reviewing Web-based businesses. View their sites for information.
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Step 7
Check the company's complaint record with your local consumer affairs department or state attorney general.










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