The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a nonprofit organization that aims to promote trust and integrity in the marketplace. The BBB was founded in 1912, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization provides a range of services to consumers and businesses, including business accreditation, consumer education, and dispute resolution.
The BBB maintains a database of business ratings and reviews, and provides consumers with information about companies' reliability and trustworthiness. The BBB also offers a dispute resolution service, where businesses and consumers can come together to resolve their differences and reach a mutually-agreeable solution. The BBB is funded by membership fees from businesses, and does not accept government funding.