Doing business with companies who have a surety bond is smart for consumers. Surety bonds are a form of certification for businesses and professionals.

1. > > Doing Business with Bonded Professionals

2. Surety Bonds Offer . . . Protection for consumers and licensees. Assurance that service-providers have passed a level of scrutiny.

3. Types of Businesses Focusing on Commercial businesses.

4. Trust and Legitimacy “Licensed and Bonded” - Marketing/PR - Just like a testimonial - Someone has ‘approved’ you

5. For the Consumer . . . Example: You Join a Health Club. You pay $350 for the year. What happens if it goes out of business? - A surety bond can help.

6. Another Example from Nevada State of Nevada bond on Loan Modifications. Protect consumers from getting the ‘run around’.

7. Surety Bond Layer of Protection Companies looking to do loan modifications now must prove their worth.

9. Insurance Brokers -Notaries

10. Car Dealerships -Collection Agencies

11. Medical Providers -General Contractors

12. Travel Agents -and more . . .

13. Home Cleaners

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