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Are You Ready for an Intern? 5 Things You Need to Consider Before You Hire One

It’s that time of year when businesses start thinking about summer help. Could you use an intern this summer? Here are several things you need to consider before bringing on your first intern. 5 Things You Need to Know About Hiring an Intern for Your Business Times have changed. If Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 2 weeksMarch 14, 2023 ago
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What Does It Mean to Be a Chamber Member?

The Hidden Value Behind Chamber Membership Traditionally, a chamber of commerce was a membership organization that supports the interests of its business members. It is not affiliated with the government, nor is it a charity. The chamber is separate from the Better Business Bureau. Now that we’ve explained the traditional Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 2 monthsJanuary 30, 2023 ago
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What’s in Chamber Membership for You? Hint: it’s more than just a ribbon cutting!

In addition to networking events and ribbon cuttings, the chamber offers a lot of benefits that you can’t do for yourself, and chamber benefits can save you a lot of money. If you’re like most business owners, you could really use some cost savings these days. Before we go into Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 2 monthsJanuary 20, 2023 ago
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3 Reasons to Join the Chamber in a Time of Economic Uncertainty

Times of economic uncertainty don’t cause anyone to look for new ways to spend money. But there are some investments in your business that even when you’re worried about cash flow, are worth the return. Without those necessities—be they software or services—you couldn’t operate. Chamber membership is one of those Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 3 monthsJanuary 10, 2023 ago
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Ten 2023 Trends Hand-picked for Small Business

According to Architectural Digest, kitsch is in. From vacation rentals to home décor, over-the-top is just the beginning. The New York Times proclaimed that climatarianism is the new Cabbage Patch Doll (what everyone wants and is willing to fight for – for those of you who didn’t grow up in Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 3 monthsJanuary 5, 2023 ago
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4 Types of Questions That Will Get Them Talking on Social Media

Social media is social. So, before you start wondering how to get more engagement, think about how you would get the attention of someone you wanted to meet and become better friends with offline. First, you would need to create the chance for a meeting. That generally means being in Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 3 monthsDecember 20, 2022 ago
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Membership Survey Results: Sales Tax Increase Ordinance

By Pam Gaither, 3 monthsDecember 19, 2022 ago
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25 Engaging Holiday Content Ideas

According to GE Capital Retail Bank, 81% of shoppers visit an online store or conduct research prior to purchasing. So, chances are, if you have a website, it will be getting some traction especially this holiday season. That means you need incredible content. You want content that informs your ideal Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 4 monthsDecember 7, 2022 ago
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4 Things to Do For Your Small Business in December

The holiday shopping season is in full tilt right now and while you’re busy analyzing your Black Friday and Cyber Monday revenue, there are a few things you want to do to capture those December holiday dollars. Refresh Your Website If you still have Black Friday info up there, it’s Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 4 monthsNovember 28, 2022 ago
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How to Use Facebook to Promote During Small Business Season

Is it just us or does Black Friday seem to have withered on the vine? Years ago, people would run out to get their newspapers on Thanksgiving to peruse the deals and map out their shopping plans. This year, holiday deals began in October and thus they’ve lost some of Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 4 monthsNovember 22, 2022 ago

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