Full question:
I am considering investing $3500 for a three-day training to become a 'government supply specialist', someone who finds companies to fulfill procurement needs by the federal government. I then supposedly include a profit margin of 5-20%. the company is named 'B2G Institute', out of orlando, fla, and thy've been in business since 1/07. does this sound legitimate, or likely a scam?
- Category: Contracts
- Date:
- State: Massachusetts
Answer:
I suggest asking for references from former students and/or employers that have hired from the business. Ask specific questions, such as whether they have placement services, how many/what percent of students have gotten a government supply specialist position after the course. Read the contract terms carefully and ask for an explanation of anything you don't fully understand.
I am unable to give an opinion, this service provides information of a general legal nature. I have conducted an Internet search and was unable to find any references to "government supply specialist". It is useful to research the job opportunities available before pursuing a new career, such as in the newspapers or online sires such as www.careerbuilder.om, etc. Please see the information at the following link:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos023.htmThe following is from the Better Business Bureau. The company you referred to is only two years old.
BBB Accreditation
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BBB Rating
Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of B
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Reasons for this rating include:Length of time business has been operatingBusiness Contact and ProfileBack To Top Name: B2G Institute
Phone: (407) 206-6521
Address: 111 Magnolia Ave., Suite 1600, Orlando, FL 32801
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Business Category: Training Programs
eMail: customerservice@b2ginstitute.com
BBB file opened: January 08, 2007
Business started: January 2007
Business started locally: January 2007
Primary Contact: Mr. Anthony Vergopia (President)
Complaint Contact: Ms. Patricia Wilson (Secretary)
Other Contacts: Mr. Fred Steinberg (Founder)
Products and Services
Company states they do training to help businesses master the government contract bidding process.
Additional Locations and Phone Numbers
255 Orange Ave, 6Th Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
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(407) 206-6505 (FAX)
Customer Complaint History
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Number of complaints processed by the BBB
since the firm's BBB file was opened in January 2007: 11
in the last 12 months: 9
Complaints Concerned:
Service Issues (2 complaints)
1 Resolved
1 Company made every reasonable effort to resolve
Credit or Billing Disputes (1 complaints)
1 Resolved
Refund Practices (8 complaints)
8 Resolved
Government Actions
The BBB has no information regarding Government Actions at this time.
Advertising Review The BBB has written to the company requesting substatiation of several of their advertising claims, i.e. the claims of several consumers earning over several hundred thousands dollars shortly after beginning the program, the type of products being offerd and the total cost of the program. This information has not been received to date.
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ID: 215317068
Report as of: 3/16/2009 8:02 PM
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