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The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!Monday, January 13, 2020If you have any sort of artificial intelligence or non-human virtual assistant in your home (Siri, Alexa, Google, etc), you’ve likely given it feedback at some point. When you did, it probably made some comment about how it is learning all the time. And it is. This technology which seems largely a form of entertainment for most of us is quickly understanding our preferences, our fears, our lack of information in certain areas, and even our buying habits. Businesses that use this type of technology are getting smarter about their customers. Are you one of them? Read more(0) CommentsMonday, January 6, 2020According to the American Institute of Stress (yes, that’s a thing) and its Attitudes in the American Workplace VII Report, 80% of workers feel stress on the job and nearly half say they need help handling that stress. If you’re one of those nearly 50%, we have a few productivity hacks that may help you tame an otherwise stressful situation. These hacks will assist you in prioritizing workload and streamlining processes. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, December 30, 2019The new year is a time of review and introspection coupled with making new promises for the future. We are often filled with a sense of control over our destiny and a desire to begin again. If you’re feeling the same, here are a few ways you can capitalize on the new year’s momentum by embracing the habits of successful people... Read more(0) CommentsMonday, December 16, 2019Social Media Marketing World is three days of social media gurus sharing their knowledge, the latest tactics, and technology with thousands of marketers from a host of different industries. Even though I wasn’t in attendance, it’s amazing what you can glean from…wait for it…social media. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, December 9, 2019As a small business owner, your reputation is everything. It will make or break your business. Warren Buffet understood the value of a good business reputation when he said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.” Read more(0) CommentsMonday, December 2, 2019In between your posts and their purchase, you need to find a way to stay in contact with them. Remind them who you are and be helpful. So, how do you do that? Building an email list that you use to provide valuable information is one of the best ways. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 25, 2019Since most customer expectations can be managed before they become issues, it’s wise to ensure everyone is focused on the same thing and the same outcomes. Here’s how you can make that happen. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 18, 2019Becoming a resource for your customers or clients is one of the first steps to gaining their trust and helping them think of you when they need assistance. If they know, like, and trust you they’re more apt to do business with you. But what type of content can you share to accomplish this? And how can you become a resource for them on the Internet? Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 4, 2019One of the hardest things about running a business is finding the resources you need – be it human resources, financial resources, or educational resources. There's no question you know your product, service or industry but what do you know about running a business or social media, or marketing, or sales? And how has it changed since you last learned it all? Read more(0) CommentsMonday, October 28, 2019If you spend a lot of time around sales and marketing folks you’ve undoubtedly heard of the term “unique value proposition (UVP).” It’s essential in differentiating yourself from the competition and yet so many businesses don’t really know what it means. How do you find and communicate yours and why do you need to? Read more(0) Comments