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The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!Monday, May 6, 2019Some days it feels hard to compete with the loss leaders big box stores employ, the operating hours they’re able to keep, the programs, their ad budget, their marketing…the list goes on. But small businesses do have an advantage box stores don’t and it’s one that’s rarely used. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 22, 2019If you’re looking for a new way to reach your clients or customers or to increase your exposure to a new generation of visual learners, you should consider YouTube. It’s easy and engaging and helps your audience get to know you more effectively. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 15, 2019Good customer service isn’t something everyone is born knowing. While most of us have been customers the better part of our lives in one aspect or another, many of us don’t take the time to stop and think what makes extraordinary customer service and what tactics build strong customer relations. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 18, 2019Emojis are unbelievably powerful in business and yes, it pains me to write this. I’m old school and maybe you are too. Maybe you see emojis as a dumbing down of business communications but the reality is that they are here to stay...at least until our AI assistants start handling the emotions for us. All joking aside, emojis are a powerful form of communication and one you should be embracing (assuming a few things) now as part of your business. Here’s how... Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 11, 2019It always surprises me when people are more in love with the idea of “a business” than “the business.” Many these days know they want to be entrepreneurs long before they have the idea that will help them become one. But if you’re ready, here’s how you can begin your path to business ownership. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 4, 2019There's a lot of noise out there right now. It's hard for a business to break through. But let's say you do and someone is trying you out for the first time. How can you not only exceed their expectations but delight them in a way they'll be talking about you later. Here are a few ideas on how you can make a big impression... 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 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 28, 2019Surveys aren’t the way to good customer service. They might’ve been five years ago, but they’re being used with such an annoying regularity that no one wants to take part in them. But how do you improve your business’ customer service if you don’t know what your customers want? Trust us. There are other ways. Here are a few things you need to ditch in order to begin providing better service. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, January 14, 2019Creativity in business is incredibly important. It helps business people see connections, where others see none. It also aids them in presenting unique ideas. Creativity assists businesses in standing out from the crowd and a creative approach gives people yet another reason to know, like, and trust you. Read more(0) Comments