Consumers need protection too
. Some businesses accept payment for products or services and disappear without delivering. Others are replicating real businesses’ websites to mislead their customers. “Hit Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and their website. Check them out on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Download their free resources and lower ticker offers. See if they are consistent in their online presence and thought leadership,” Salem Hamdan said.Businessowners will speak highly of their product and service, but that doesn’t mean they can deliver what they promise. Salem Hamdan advised buyers to look for businesses who have satisfied clients and positive results.
“Take note of any guarantees or lack thereof in the contract, as well as the company’s refund policy…If you aren’t sure what the terms of the contract mean, know that you can ask the person or the company [for clarity], Salem Hamdan said.