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How to Bring an Eco-friendly Product to Market
With more sophisticated consumers and a stricter FTC, creating a green product is no longer a magic bullet to sales. But done right, it can still help you stand out in the marketplace.
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Is Your Product Really Eco-Friendly?
The FTC's revised guidelines for labeling products say that any claims -- such as being "degradable" -- need to be backed up with science or the agency may take action.
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FTC Settles First Case in New Crackdown on Fake Reviews
PR firm Reverb Communications posted phony positive reviews on iTunes without revealing it was being paid to do so.
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Do You Comply With the FTC's Red Flag Rule?
Regulations to help prevent identity theft go into effect June 1, and chances are you've got some work to do to comply with them. Here's what you need to know.
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Privacy Concerns Continue to Dog Facebook
Several U.S. Senators and the Federal Trade Commission are looking to regulate Facebook and other social networking sites. How does that affect you?
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2010: The Year VC's Returned?
The downside of being the "Next Big Thing." There's a lot to learn from businesses like Google or Facebook, but it's probably not a good idea to tr... Read more
Twitter Settles FTC Privacy Case
The Federal Trade Commission puts companies on notice that it expects password protection programs to work. Read more
Google eBooks Is Here
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ... Read more
New Robocall Do's And Don'ts
Write this one down in your diary. A federal agency has actually done something useful. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is banning so-called r... Read more
FTC To Crack Down On Blogger Payola
Good! (((Pause))) Oh, sorry! That was all the reaction to that headline that I felt was necessary. But, you probably want to hear more.Read more
FTC To Crack Down On Blogger Payola
Good! (((Pause))) Oh, sorry! That was all the reaction to that headline that I felt was necessary. But, you probably want to hear more.Read more
Verizon Has Some 'Splaining To Do
The FTC has issued a letter to Verizon giving them until December 17th to explain why their early termination fees (ETF fees) have been doubled. E... Read more
Domain Name Scam Busted
A Canadian firm is accused of charging millions in fake registration fees. Read more
Help! Somebody Save Our Files!
No one comes to work expecting an IT crisis, but heart-stopping technical meltdowns or security breaches happen every day. How to handle and prevent the most... Read more
Fighting the Bad Guys
Today I am attending the public workshop of the Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) in Washington DC. The ASC is an organization that includes member of ... Read more
Will Whole Foods succeed?
The Whole Foods/Wild Oats merger is still up in the air, as a federal appeals court Read more
Lies, Damn Lies, and Word of Mouth
The hottest marketers in the country face their biggest challenge yet: marketing themselves. Read more
What FACTA's Latest Disposal Rule Means for Businesses
The latest ruling by the Federal Trade Commission governing the 'Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records,' also known as the Disposal Rule, ca... Read more
Deadline Approaches for Customer Data Rules
May 13, 2005 --New rules go into effect June 1 in the southern states asking businesses to combat identity theft and fraud under the Feder... Read more
What FACTA's Latest Disposal Rule Means for Businesses
The latest ruling by the Federal Trade Commission governing the 'Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records,' also known as the Disposal Rule, ca... Read more
Bad Patent Reform
Pending patent reform could leave entrepreneurs unprotected. Read more
FTC Shortens Do-Not-Call Waiting Period
The FTC announced a plan yesterday to shorten the length of time it takes to be removed from telemarketers' lists, an Read more
FTC on Spam: Sorry, Too Big a Problem
The "Do Not E-Mail" list seemed like such a simple idea based on a common outcry: Someone, for the love of God, save me from the 200 pieces of unsolicited... Read more
Canning Spam
There's good news and bad about what companies can do to stem the tide of spam. Read more
Protecting Against Privacy Problems
If e-commerce firms fail to consider issues regarding privacy, they may create an environment ripe for legislative encroachment, future Federal Trade Comm... Read more
Protecting Against Privacy Problems
If e-commerce firms fail to consider issues regarding privacy, they may create an environment ripe for legislative encroachment, future Federal Trade Comm... Read more
FTC Jumps the Gun with Privacy Proposal
The findings of a recent Internet privacy study conducted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have prompted the agency to propose that Congress give it ... Read more
Seven Rules for Legal Advertising
Advertising is regulated by both federal and state law. Under the law, your ad is unlawful if it tends to mislead or deceive. This means the government do... Read more
Fast-Sinking Star
After making the #1 spot on the 1996 Inc. 500, multilevel marketer Bill Gouldd slid and folded in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Read more
Five-Point Plan to Avoid Online Privacy Minefields
Almost all Web sites collect and extrapolate information about their users to enhance the users' experience and provide customized services. As technology... Read more
FTC Jumps the Gun with Privacy Proposal
The findings of a recent Internet privacy study conducted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have prompted the agency to propose that Congress give it ... Read more
Legal Concerns of Selling Products and Services Directly to the Public
Many federal and state " consumer protection" laws regulate the relationship between a business and its customers. These laws cover such things as adverti... Read more
Green Marketing Heats Up
The CEO of a mail-order company gives advice on marketing 'green' products and using environmental terminology. Read more
Tell It to the Federal Trade Commission "To our lords, the administrator, and Nabu-aha-iddin: Concerning the 400 [measures of] barley . . . he has g... Read more
Federal Warranty Protection
The Congress has passed laws that affect state warranty requirements, at least where consumer purchases are concerned. The Magnuson-Moss Act, enforced by... Read more
Let's Bring Back Antitrust
For the third time in a century, our government wants to abandon antitrust enforcement. It is time for small business to sound the alarm. Read more
Regulatory enforcement crackdowns may be aimed at specific industries with a history of violations, while industries with above-average records can expect... Read more
Tax laws favor large businesses over small ones, a series of studies prepared for the Federal Trade Commission conclude. The present tax structure encoura... Read more
Independent Gas Stations Cleared of Price Gouging
A Federal Trade Commission report blames refinery disruptions for high prices after Hurricane Katrina. Read more
Children'S Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law designed to limit the collection and use of personal information about children... Read more
Credit Evaluation and Approval
Related Terms: Cash Flow Management Credi... Read more
Endorsements and Testimonials
On the presumption that people are more likely to buy products other people, people they know, have already bought and liked, marketers the world over hav... Read more
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established as an independent administrative agency pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914. The purpo... Read more
Franchising
Related Terms: Buying an Existing... Read more
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