4 Things to Do For Your Small Business in December

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, November 28, 2022

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 focus on last-minute shoppers. ...

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Tip: Good relationship advice in a judgmental work world

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, November 21, 2022

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 question succinctly: The ...

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Rethink the Click: Support Small During Small Business Season

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

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 this Holiday While you can ...

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Why Shop Small for the Holidays?

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, October 31, 2022

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 that. But comfort does come at ...

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It’s Small Business Season!

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Thursday, October 27, 2022

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 area Small business made up over 60% of all new jobs this year and yet they face many ...

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Tip: Strategic networks explained really well

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, October 24, 2022

SHEPA LEARNING COMPANY WEEKLY POSITIVE NETWORKING® TIP No. 980, October 19, 2022 By Gayle Hallgren and Judy Thomson  Tip: 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 strategic network ...

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Pre-Networking & Post-Networking

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Pre-Networking & Post-Networking  4 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 ...

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Treating Others at Events

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, June 27, 2022

Treating Others at Events Treat 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 introduce ...

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Making a Good First Impression

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, April 11, 2022

Making a Good First Impression Smile 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 Rapport Eye contact is key to making a good first impression, yet many people have a hard time doing this. A ...

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Five Ways to Fight Networking Nerves

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Five Ways to Fight Networking Nerves  You Are Perfectly Normal Susan Cain, author of Quiet, says one third to one half of people fall along the introvert spectrum. Networking is “not their happy place” because introverts prefer fewer stimulating environments. The best strategy for introverts is to find the least noisy place in their room and try to engage in one-on-one conversations.  Avoid ...

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