The Chamber Weekly Blog
A collection of articles that we believe will add value to you and your business!
Adam McEntyre
Monday, July 1, 2019
There’s been a lot of talk over the past several years about the younger generation’s desire for mentors. It’s an odd combo of wants for them. They’ve been told for decades by their helicopter parents that they can do anything. But in spite of that constant reassurance, they desire a consultative relationship with someone who knows what they’re doing, someone who’s been around the “rodeo” a few seasons.
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, June 24, 2019
Most customer service problems arise from scrambled expectations. This expectation could involve quality, timeline, courtesy, or a variety of other things. But the biggest problems for businesses stem from disjointed expectations. This is actually good news because it's something you can work on.
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, June 17, 2019
Ever heard the saying, “If you need something done, give it to a busy person.”? While that may work for errands, many business owners are finding they’re too busy for business anymore.
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, June 10, 2019
Have 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?
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, June 3, 2019
Providing quality content is important for your audience and critical to your success on social media. Your audience members are looking for answers to their questions and they want it all in one nice, neat place. After all, who has time to look for things all over the web?
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, May 20, 2019
For brevity’s sake, let’s assume you have something you want to get out of social media for your business. Maybe it’s more customers. Maybe you want to streamline your customer support and make it more accessible. Or maybe you just want to get your business name out there. And that’s exactly what this article is for...getting more from your social media.
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, May 13, 2019
When it comes to customers most businesses are longing for a strong relationship for years to come. Who wants a one-night stand kind of customer who breezes in and out of your world, barely around long enough to hear you say, “Thank you for your business.” Acquiring customers is costly. You’re wise to want to retain them.
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, May 6, 2019
Some 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.
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, April 29, 2019
Do 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.
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Adam McEntyre
Monday, April 22, 2019
If 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.
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