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The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!Christina Metcalf and edited by Babs KnowlesWednesday, May 11, 2022Every business is convinced they offer stellar service, but if you can’t think of a company in your area that offers bad service, it might be you. It’s statistically impossible, not to mention an abuse of a superlative, for every business to offer “the best” service. One is better than the other. We aren’t all 5-stars all the time. Read this quick article to see how to improve your customer service. Read moreChristina Metcalf; edited by Babs KnowlesWednesday, April 27, 2022Mother’s Day is an ideal way to honor the women in your life who have helped you become the person you are today. In recent years, it has surpassed the celebration of one’s own mother and encompassed a broader range of women who have made a positive difference in the lives of others. Keep that in mind in your marketing. Read moreChristina Metcalf; Edited by Babs KnowlesTuesday, April 19, 2022If you’re a small business, you probably bootstrapped your website content, picking it up here and there, copying what you like from other sites (hopefully not word for word), and adding as you go. That’s the way most small businesspeople do it unless you’re lucky enough to know someone who offered their writing services or have it in your budget to have it written for you. But do you ever wonder if you have the type of content that will transform the casual web visitor into someone who buys? Here are the components you need on your website to ensure more sales conversions. Read moreChristina Metcalf, Author; Babs Knowles, EditorMonday, April 11, 2022All in, there are 257 national holidays in April alone. If you’re like me, you may find them hard to keep up with, but they can be a great source of engagement for your business. You just have to know how to use them for maximum return and get a little creative. Celebrating these days serves to connect your audience with your business so make sure you have a little fun with this. Read moreChristina Metcalf and edited by Babs KnowlesTuesday, April 5, 2022While TV is a nice brainless way to unwind, if you feel like you never have enough time in the day, chipping away at couch time is an easy tip to become more productive. We can’t give you more time in your day. But with fewer hours in front of the TV, you’ll feel like you have a greater number of hours than usual. Read moreEdited by Babs Knowles; Written by Christina MetcalfTuesday, March 29, 2022Do you need more attention? Do you feel like your business isn’t top of mind in your community? People won’t buy from you if they don’t think of you. Here are a few ideas to help get your business the attention it deserves without breaking your budget. Read moreWritten by Christina Metcalf and Edited by Babs KnowlesTuesday, March 22, 2022Creating an atmosphere at work where employees and staff know that their health is important leads to better retention and better production. Whether it is mental or physical health, employees need to know that bosses care about their well being. The results will be beneficial to all. See the article for encouraging and inexpensive ways to boost good health at work. Read moreChristina Metcalf and Edited by Babs KnowlesTuesday, March 15, 2022Cyberthreats are real now, even for small businesses. You need to budget for, invest in, and actively pursue protection. Here are some suggestions. Read moreEdited by Babs KnowlesTuesday, March 8, 2022If you are looking to reach an "Under 35" audience, TikTok is a marketing tool you need to master. These tips will help you get over your initial learning curve. Read moreBabs Knowles and the SBAThursday, February 24, 2022The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low interest loans to small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and most nonprofits if these entities were affected by floods in March of 2021. The deadline is approaching quickly though, so this press release information is just to serve as a contact and reminder. Read more