Tag Archives: Tips and Tricks
Posted on Thursday, December 1, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Grow Your Audience Online With Hub-And-Spoke Content For SEOFRESH CONTENTBuilding an online brand presence is essential for growing a small business and establishing yourself, as the business owner, as an authority and expert in your niche. The internet has leveled the playing field for smaller businesses to compete against larger corporations. Savvy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) of your...
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Posted on Monday, November 28, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
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 time to strip it down and...
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Posted on Monday, November 21, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
SHEPA LEARNING COMPANY WEEKLY POSITIVE NETWORKING® TIP No. 984, November 16, 2022
By Gayle Hallgren and Judy ThomsonTip: Good relationship advice in a judgmental work world.Roxanne Gay, a New York Times opinion columnist, answered a question from a reader who wondered what to do about a colleague who was on a Zoom call and vaping. The title of Gay’s column answers that...
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Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Rethink the Click: Support Small During Small Business Season
Online shopping is so convenient. Just open a browser and click a couple of times and your holiday gifts could be on their way. But this holiday season we’re asking you to rethink the click and support local small business. It’s good for you and good for them. Here’s why:
Rethink the Click: Shop Small...
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Posted on Monday, October 31, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Why Shop Small for the Holidays?
Small businesses add flavor to our area. There is a sense of adventure when you explore a small business. You never know what beauties you’ll uncover or what scrumptiousness awaits. Sadly, that’s also why a lot of people choose to patronize chains. With chains they know exactly what they’ll get and there’s a lot of comfort in...
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Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
It’s Small Business Season!
From November 1st – December 31st, we’re celebrating Small Business Season™. The chamber is encouraging every person of our community to support friends and neighbors by shopping, dining, and exploring our small businesses.
Small Businesses Are a Big Deal to the tri-county areaSmall business made up over 60% of all new jobs...
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Posted on Monday, October 24, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
SHEPA LEARNING COMPANY WEEKLY POSITIVE NETWORKING® TIP
No. 980, October 19, 2022
By Gayle Hallgren and Judy ThomsonTip: Strategic networks explained really well.We often refer to Herminia Ibarra’s three categories of networks (operational, personal, and strategic). Ibarra, who is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour at London Business School, says that developing your...
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Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Pre-Networking & Post-Networking4 Tips for Networking:1. Treat All Your Contacts Like Gold - Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. We can all remember being snubbed or being someone's space filler. Be memorable for the right reasons.2. Sooner Rather Than Later - In business the best time to exchange cards is when you first meet. Make it a natural part of your introduction so...
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Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Treating Others at EventsTreat All Your Contacts Like GoldEveryone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. We can all remember being snubbed or being someone’s space filler. Be memorable for the right reasons.Always Rescue WallflowersWe’ve all had the experience of being a wallflower and we know how uncomfortable it feels. When you see someone standing alone, go over and...
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Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Making a Good First ImpressionSmile Power Connecting with others is easier with a smile. If you smile
at someone they are hardwired to smile back. A smile opens the door to friendly
communication. It’s your best networking asset. Never leave home without it.Eye Contact Creates RapportEye contact is key to making a good first impression, yet
many people have a hard time doing this. A...
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