“This will end my business operations.” “I can’t afford to stay open.” “I am just trying to operate my business.” Vermont small businesses have reported substantial losses from scams. With more than 76,000 small businesses in the state, representing 99% of Vermont businesses and employing 60% of Vermont’s employees, small businesses are the backbone of… Continue reading Protect your small business against fraud with secure payment systems
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Information that is relevant to businesses primarily, whether as the consumer in a transaction, or for resource purposes.
Scam Targeting Wedding Officiants and Venders
Do you officiate, photograph, cater or provide other wedding services? If so, scammers may try to steal your money by claiming to be potential clients. Several Vermont Justices of the Peace reported to the Consumer Assistance Program a scam in which fake wedding planners reached out to them using fake email addresses. First they asked… Continue reading Scam Targeting Wedding Officiants and Venders
Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps
Update August, 20, 2024: “FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Vermont to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 9-11, 2024” (https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240820/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-vermont). As businesses rebuild what was lost and purchase new items after the floods, we urge businesses to engage… Continue reading Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps
Vermont Origins Guidance for Businesses
Vermont law specifies which products may be labeled and marketed with terms such as “locally grown” and “made in Vermont.” This law is important to protect the integrity and name recognition of the Vermont brand. If your business is intending to use the Vermont name when labeling or branding products, be sure to check out… Continue reading Vermont Origins Guidance for Businesses
Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps
On behalf of the entire Vermont Attorney General’s Office, our thoughts are with those affected by this summer’s flooding. As businesses rebuild what was lost and purchase new items after the floods, we urge businesses with concerns to reach out to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) for help. Vermont businesses are covered by… Continue reading Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps