Niles, IL - April 15, 2013 - Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses meet eligibility standards.  Thoughtful Presence is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business.

"Accreditation in the BBB is by invitation only" says Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois.  "And only those businesses that meet our high standards, and pass the review process are approved by our Board of Directors."

As with all businesses that are Accredited by the BBB, Thoughtful Presence has committed to the BBB Code of Business Practices.  The Code is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices on how businesses treat consumers.  These standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly and being truthful.  Bernas adds "To maintain the Accreditation a business must be transparent, honor their promises, be responsive to their customers, and safeguard their privacy."

"We are pleased and proud to be a BBB Accredited Business," said Mary Babiez, Thoughtful Presence Founder and President. "In today's market, it is imperative that our customers know how seriously we take our commitment to excellence, quality product, and top customer service.  Our achieving BBB Accreditation exemplifies that goal."

Thoughtful Presence has been in business for 18 months, offering unique solution in gifts and gift baskets. "Our mission is to stay focused on what we do best; provide outstanding gift products and unsurpassed customer service as we continue to grow our business," said Mary Babiez.

For more information contact: Mary Babiez, 847-967-7055, mbabiez@thoughtfulpresence.com

About the Better Business Bureau: As a private, non-profit organization, the purpose of the Better Business Bureau is to promote an ethical marketplace.  BBBs help resolve buyer/seller complaints by means of conciliation, mediation and arbitration. BBBs also review advertising claims, online business practices and charitable organizations. BBBs develop and issue reports on businesses and nonprofit organizations and encourage people to check out a company or charity before making a purchase or donation.