Starting and owning a business is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of work. Too often business owners close their doors before they call for help. If you want to open your own business, if you own a business and are struggling or even want to expand your operation there are resources that you need …
Art of Good Conversation
I have been reading a few professional development books. One book by Daniel H. Pink, titled “To Sell is Human” discusses how we are all in sales. Regardless of our position and career choice, we all sell to others. If you’re in a professional industry such as the medical field, doctors need to sell patients on the importance of taking …
Stop Saying I’m Busy
When People Ask You How You Are, Stop Saying “Busy” I am constantly on the lookout for tips and good topics to research to bring to the Chamber Members. When I came across an article on LinkedIn about how we need to stop saying we are “Busy” I paused and reflected that I have been just as guilty as …
Creating a Dynamic Work Culture
A company’s culture is its identity. Creating workplace cultures that can withstand the uncertainty of changing business models, increase workforce diversity and a flood of technology is a challenge for every employer. Creating a culture where employees are excited to come to work and take ownership of their responsibilities. Great workplace cultures provide a crucial advantage for organizations, attracting …
Business of the Week – New Program
There are many benefits to supporting your local Chamber of Commerce. Membership provides you with networking, advocacy, growth, opportunity, and credibility. One of the most important aspects of your business success is your visibility. Consumers consider visibility equal to credibility. If consumers don’t know who is, they won’t choose your business. Visibility is an investment in your success. Your chamber …
Surviving the Business Holiday Slump
The Holiday season is here. Life is busy with family, work and community parties galore. This busy season can have a major impact on your revenue. Businesses need to be creative to find ways to attract consumers during the holiday slump. 1. Use the downtime to Brainstorm When we are happy, we are more creative, we need to tap …
5 Things Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Wow, it is December already. If you are like me you wonder how and when the year slipped by. This is a time to reflect on the many challenges and triumphs, we have had both personally and professionally. Regardless of your employment, if you’re a small business owner for the first time or a seasoned veteran there are few things …
Building your Business Brand
There is a strange idea that by joining the local Chamber of Commerce that it is the magic solution to making money and will bring customers running through the doors. Chamber’s offer many advantages to businesses, networking, mailing list, sponsorship and marketing opportunities to assist you in building your brand. However, you as the business oeswner still need to …
How to Distinguish your Business from the Competition
As consumers, we all strive to make our dollars stretch as far as we can. As businesses, the goal is to beat out the competition and remain profitable. When a new customer asks “What makes you different from your competition?” How do you answer them? Are you confident in telling them why you are the best at solving their challenge? …
7 ways to Promote your Business without being Obnoxious.
Another Holiday season is upon us. Saturday, November 24 is Small Business Saturday. Promoting your businss is essential to your success. In today’s technological world there are many marketing channels available. It takes an enormous amount of effort to promote effectively. Just because you own a business and do sales does not mean you understand and know how to market …