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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 10, 2019Have you ever waited a really long time for something like a movie to come out, only to be disappointed? Or maybe a friend told you how wonderful a particular city was. But when you went there it wasn’t nearly as fantastic as your imagination—and your friend—had made it out to be. Are you worried chamber membership will turn out the same way? Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 29, 2019Do you feel stretched to the limit? Do the hours in your day fly by only to find out you have more on your to-do list than you do minutes left in the day? Then it's time that you start looking at your schedule and figuring out where the hours are going. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 1, 2019By taking control of your time, you’re able to stay focused on the task at hand. This leads to higher efficiency since you never lose momentum. Implementing a time management plan can do wonders to not only your working environment but also to you personally. Managing time means less stress, more time to do the things you love and more opportunities for you in the future. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 25, 2019Having recently watched The 10 Commandments, starring Charlton Heston, I was reminded of the Biblical account of the plagues that came upon Egypt, most notably the plague of frogs and how we can sometimes feel overrun by all the things we need to get done. There was no escaping frogs. They were everywhere. Frogs were in their houses, bedrooms, beds, ovens, even in their jars of flour. Sometimes it can feel that same way when our to-do list grows exponentially, as we go from one meeting to another, taking on more action items to complete. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 25, 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, February 18, 2019The business landscape changes on a near daily basis and that drives almost a constant need for professional learning. Never before has it been more essential that you not only keep up with the details of your own job and industry but others as well. If you don't, there's a good chance your business will struggle. If you want to stay on top of your industry and continue to attract new customers while retaining old there are a few key skills you should master this year. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 4, 2019No one wants to be a number. But there’s no better way to make those around you feel like one than by applying the same treatment to everyone across the board. Nope, individualization is in and it’s no longer a trend but an expectation thanks to companies like Netflix and Amazon. Through companies making suggestions based on past behavior, customers have now become accustomed to this level of service and knowledge of their preferences. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, January 7, 20192019 is your year. It’s time to grow that business beyond your wildest dreams. But dreams aren’t enough to get you there. It takes hard work and implementation of tasks and projects that will bring you closer to your goals. If you’re ready to see a change in your business, there are 19 things you need to start doing. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, December 31, 2018Tip 1: Add value, don’t extract value from customer experience. Seek to provide as much value added activity as possible into each sale to make the customer feel like it the goods or services exceed the asking price. This keeps people coming back, desirous for another amazing experience that went above expectations. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 26, 2018On Sunday, January 21, 1776, in a small New England church, Pastor Peter Muhlenberg delivered one of the most dramatic sermons of his career. Muhlenberg’s text for the day was Ecclesiasties 3 where it explains, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.” Coming to the end of his sermon... Read more(0) Comments- « Previous
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