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The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!Wednesday, June 23, 2021Dealing with angry people during a staffing shortage is not easy, especially since one problem creates the other. People are angry because they have to wait. People have to wait because you are short staffed. No one wants to work in an environment filled with angry people. Here are some things you can do to diffuse the situation. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, June 4, 2021Workforce Development seeks to improve the quality and skills of workers in the community which, therefore, helps businesses meet their human resource needs, and improves avenues for businesses and workers to connect. Additionally, Workforce Development involves strategies aimed at bettering an individual’s employability and career trajectory. Not only is this important for individuals, but as a Chamber of Commerce, we understand that it is highly valuable to businesses. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 29, 2021You current clients/customers are likely an untapped resource of additional revenue. After all, it is much easier to sell to someone who already likes you than it is to win over a new person. But there’s a lot of competition out there. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 22, 2021It’s important to ensure your business offerings are in-line with what your customers want, right? So how do you ensure this without giving them survey fatigue? Here are a few ideas that will help you get the information you need without annoying them. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 15, 2021Search engines use links from other sources to your website as an indicator of quality content. While it’s not the only indicator, it is an important one. Your business website needs links to show the search engines you’re loved by others. But not all links are of the same worth. Here’s how you can get some great links for very little effort. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 1, 2021Productivity is always a big push at the beginning of the year. Everyone wants to do more with less, less money, less time, and fewer resources. This article will show you four ways to structure your day for greater success in achieving your goals. The one that best works for you is a personal decision but trying several of these can give you some good insights into how you (and your employees) work best. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 22, 2021What do you do when you get a text notification? If you’re like the average person, you drop everything and look at it. We have been conditioned to believe that texts deserve our immediate attention. Plus, most people don’t receive as much “junk” via text as they do in their email inbox. This is great news for businesses if you use texting wisely. Read more(0) CommentsTuesday, February 16, 2021If you spend any time speaking with copywriters or website writers, they will tell you a lot of businesses understand the importance of an effective About Us page on their website. As there’s been a lot of information written about telling your business story over the last decade and how customers want to do business with people they know, like and trust, many realize the value. You likely know that the About Page has the potential to become one of the most heavily visited pages on your website. However, that’s where most businesses miss an opportunity. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 8, 2021Most people will agree Google is a large part (dare we say owner?) of the internet, at least from a marketing perspective. That means whether we like it or not we have to try to play nicely with the giant search engine. One of the easiest ways to get on Google's good side is through ensuring Your Google My Business listing is optimized. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, February 1, 2021Online shopping needn’t be owned by large entities like Amazon or Etsy. Your business can excel in online commerce as well. But first, you need to be top-of-mind. One way to do that is to produce valuable content so that when potential customers are on your website, they are moved to action and purchase from you. Read more(0) Comments