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The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!Wednesday, July 21, 2021If you think about it, all good commercials, sitcoms, movies, reality shows, and even good preachers have something in common: they tell engaging stories. Why? Because it’s relatable. It draws people in. Storytelling can take a good performance and turn it into something we think about for the rest of the day. You can do this for your business too. You can turn an average experience into something amazing when your audience knows where you are coming from with storytelling. And then, they are hooked and will follow your business because it's now become a human interest story, not just a product or service. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, July 7, 2021If 2020 taught us anything, it was that we are resilient and creative people. If you are one of the people who came up with a new product or service idea, you will want to check out this short article. Read on to move your ideas forward without a significant outlay of cash initially. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, June 30, 2021There are approximately 775,000 entrepreneurs in America. Are you ready to make that 775,001? It takes a dedicated person to conquer excuses and become a part of the Gig Economy. Read further to see if you have what it takes to join the ranks. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, June 23, 2021Dealing with angry people during a staffing shortage is not easy, especially since one problem creates the other. People are angry because they have to wait. People have to wait because you are short staffed. No one wants to work in an environment filled with angry people. Here are some things you can do to diffuse the situation. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, June 4, 2021Workforce Development seeks to improve the quality and skills of workers in the community which, therefore, helps businesses meet their human resource needs, and improves avenues for businesses and workers to connect. Additionally, Workforce Development involves strategies aimed at bettering an individual’s employability and career trajectory. Not only is this important for individuals, but as a Chamber of Commerce, we understand that it is highly valuable to businesses. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 29, 2021You current clients/customers are likely an untapped resource of additional revenue. After all, it is much easier to sell to someone who already likes you than it is to win over a new person. But there’s a lot of competition out there. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 22, 2021It’s important to ensure your business offerings are in-line with what your customers want, right? So how do you ensure this without giving them survey fatigue? Here are a few ideas that will help you get the information you need without annoying them. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 15, 2021Search engines use links from other sources to your website as an indicator of quality content. While it’s not the only indicator, it is an important one. Your business website needs links to show the search engines you’re loved by others. But not all links are of the same worth. Here’s how you can get some great links for very little effort. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 1, 2021Productivity is always a big push at the beginning of the year. Everyone wants to do more with less, less money, less time, and fewer resources. This article will show you four ways to structure your day for greater success in achieving your goals. The one that best works for you is a personal decision but trying several of these can give you some good insights into how you (and your employees) work best. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 22, 2021What do you do when you get a text notification? If you’re like the average person, you drop everything and look at it. We have been conditioned to believe that texts deserve our immediate attention. Plus, most people don’t receive as much “junk” via text as they do in their email inbox. This is great news for businesses if you use texting wisely. Read more(0) Comments