Chamber Insights: Reels and Groups: What People Are Talking About
Facebook continues to be one of the most powerful platforms for businesses to connect with customers, build brand awareness, and drive sales. With over 2 billion users and tools that support everything from video marketing to community building, it remains a key part of many business marketing strategies. And that’s why it’s important to keep an eye on it. Two big pieces of news about the platform just hit (one planned, one not so much). Every business should be aware of: 1. Facebook is
Chamber Insights: 6 Questions Every Smart Small Business Owner Asks
6 Questions Every Smart Small Business Owner Asks When you want to get to know someone better and have a great conversation, what do you do? You ask them questions, of course. Questions get the conversation started and they show you have an interest in the person you’re speaking with. The same is true of your business. Asking and answering questions about the operation of your business can increase your efficiency and knowledge. By taking the time to perform a self-audit, you will get to
Chamber Golf Outing - A Swinging Success
Chamber Golf Tournament - A Swinging Success! Yesterday's golf tournament was an incredible triumph, bringing together over 90 golfers for a fantastic day on the greens! We're thrilled to report the event was a huge success, thanks to the overwhelming support from our Chamber community and generous sponsors. A special thank you goes out to Ptacek's Family Market for donating a delicious lunch that fueled our golfers throughout the day. Quinn Motors added an exciting element with their generous
Chamber Insights: How to Build Business Connections (Even If You Hate Networking)
Even though being part of the Chamber is one of the easiest ways to increase your network, we understand that some business pros can’t make it to networking events. But networking is incredibly important because people want to do business with those they know, like, and trust. If you don’t have the time to attend networking events, there are ways to network. You don’t need a name tag and a stack of business cards to make powerful connections. In fact, some of the best networking happens outside
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Chamber Insights: 5 Genius Ways AI Can Stretch Your Existing Content
Who isn’t feeling the pain of being stretched too thin these days? If you’ve dabbled with AI, you may have cut the time it takes you to do administrative tasks by as much as 26 minutes a day (at least according to a recent survey in the UK). However, it’s possible to do a lot more than that when you move past administrative tasks and see where else you can do more with less. One of these areas is content. Most businesses are sitting on goldmines of content and don’t even know it. This article
Chamber Insights: 15+ Inexpensive Ways to Advertise Your Business
You know the old adage, “It takes money to make money”? While that may be true, marketing and advertising don’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the most effective ways to get your business noticed are either free or surprisingly affordable (especially with the technology available). Whether you’re just getting started or trying to grow on a tight budget, here are 15 creative and cost-effective ideas to boost your visibility and draw in customers.15 (plus one bonus) Cost-effective Ways to Get Your
Chamber Insights: What Businesses Should Know About Selling with Amazon
What Businesses Should Know About Selling with Amazon Have you ever wondered how you can compete with large companies like Amazon (or Walmart)? Well, the more important question may be more not be how but why. Mega retailers, like the two mentioned, aren’t looking to only sell their own products. They have launched large programs encouraging small businesses to use their distribution platform. So, do you really need to compete when you can harness their traffic to sell your goods on their
Chamber Insights: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business Month
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Chamber Insights: Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Seeing Results
Has this ever happened to you? A brilliant idea sparks, you meticulously plan every detail, create beautiful spreadsheets, and envision the triumphant launch. Maybe you even practice a little Law of Attraction in your meditative practices each morning. But then… The plan sits there, gathering dust, because life has gotten busy, you’ve been plagued by self doubt, or you moved on to the next exciting concept. Sound familiar? Or maybe you’re the opposite. Maybe you’re all about action and no planning.
