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The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!Thursday, August 26, 2021Every business owner or business decision maker faces stress. It's part of the job. Literally. But recently, due to many factors out of your control, stress on the job has become a monumental aspect of keeping businesses afloat. If you feel fatigued and are juggling responsibilities, worries, and fear like they were part of the job description, read this short article for encouragement and a helpful list of thirteen things you can implement to make your business life (and thus your personal life as well) much better, starting today. Read moreWednesday, August 11, 2021Just the title of this article alone can make some of us put up a defensive posture, but think about your customers. Are they on defense? Are they concerned or skeptical? Do they need more convincing that your business is right for them? To reduce potential friction from or with your customers, be proactive and focused in the presentation of your company and its product or service. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, August 6, 2021We all know that social media can draw customers to you over your competitors, but have you ever considered that it could also be used to recruit new staff and retain your current employees? If designed correctly, your social media creates an atmosphere in which others will want to participate. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, 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) Comments