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The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!Monday, June 29, 2020If there's one thing 2020 has shown us, it's how to bolster our communication skills. We've had cause for a lot of really difficult conversations with our customers. Nobody ever wants to give bad news but 2020 seems like the year we have to keep reiterating and sharpening our communication skills with difficult messages. But if you feel like you've had challenge after challenge and you're still wondering the best way to deliver those difficult messages, let's take a look at a few tactics you might use. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, June 22, 2020According to the National Statistics Council, about 37 percent of employee time is spent in meetings for the average employee. You may also be surprised to hear that nearly half of employees (47 percent) believe that too many meetings are the biggest waste of time on any day—more than social media or email distractions. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 18, 2020While this originally was meant to be a networking article, becoming more interesting is something that can benefit every area of your life, from striking up a random conversation with strangers to trying out for Dos Equis next Most Interesting Man in the World. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 4, 2020Being a business owner has its rewards and its challenges. If you’ve been in business longer than a hot second, you’ve likely experienced both. Often the freedoms override the dissatisfaction, but if you find that the negatives are wearing on you, don’t get discouraged. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, April 17, 2020Be honest. Do you love or hate video conferencing? Read more(0) CommentsFriday, April 17, 2020Here are 5 personality tests and strengths assessments that will help you get to know yourself! We believe that there has never been a better time to focus on personal development, and these resources can be invaluable! Read more(0) CommentsThursday, April 9, 2020Working from home is an ideal that many people have longed for but the reality of it can be disenchanting. It takes some special skills to make it work. In this article we will cover four simple things you can do to make working at home easier on everyone. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, April 8, 2020About a week ago the people in my county received a very different type of emergency communication. I'm in a popular hurricane area so those who signed up for emergency text messages are no stranger to them. However, even when we were evacuated due to Hurricane Irma we didn't receive anything like this. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 24, 2020Personal branding is incredibly important these days. If you’re not marketing yourself and your career as part of your brand, you should be. Your personal image is critical to your business because customers and potential customers want to do business with people they know, like, and trust. Expanding your personal brand can help you connect on a deeper level with your audience and give them those three things. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 10, 2020Adopting new technology isn’t easy, but when you find something that works and increases your productivity, you kick yourself for not having done it sooner. These lesser-known apps will help you focus on your goals and keep you accountable. Read more(0) Comments