Crypto and Your Small Business: What’s Actually Worth Knowing?
Cryptocurrency may not be part of your payment options today, but it’s increasingly part of the small business conversation. This week’s blog breaks down what business owners should know about crypto payments, including fees, timing, taxes, security, and the questions to ask before considering them.
Christina Metcalf
How to Find Partner Businesses in Your Community
Your next great business partnership might come from an unexpected connection! This week’s blog explores how collaborating with businesses outside your industry can help you reach new audiences, create memorable experiences, and grow together. Discover creative partnership ideas and how your Chamber can help you make the right connections.
Christina Metcalf
What Would Fall Apart If Your Best Employee Left Tomorrow?
Your most experienced employees often carry years of knowledge that may exist nowhere else. This week’s blog looks at how documentation, cross-training, succession planning, and stronger talent pipelines can protect your business when change happens.
Christina Metcalf
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Do You Really Have to Answer Every Email?
Being responsive is good business, but constant availability can make it difficult to get meaningful work done. This week’s blog explores how setting communication expectations, protecting focused work time, and creating better systems can help business owners stay responsive without sacrificing productivity.
Christina Metcalf
Would AI Recommend You? Here’s How to Find Out
Customers are increasingly turning to AI for recommendations. So, can AI find and understand your business? Building on our August PM Connections conversation with Dan Trujillo, this week’s blog offers a simple “AI audition” to see how your business appears in AI-generated recommendations and where your digital presence may need some attention.
Christina Metcalf
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9 Ways to Finance Your Small Business (Beyond a Bank Loan)
Need capital to hire, buy equipment, build inventory or improve cash flow? This week’s blog explores nine financing options beyond a traditional bank loan and explains how to choose the right one based on what you need the money to accomplish.
Christine Metcalf
5 Networking Mistakes You Don't Even Realize You're Making
Networking isn't about collecting business cards. It's about building relationships that lead to opportunities over time. This week's blog explores five common networking mistakes that may be limiting your success and offers simple ways to make more meaningful connections at your next Chamber event.
Christina Metcalf
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12 Easy Newsletter Formats to Keep Your Business Top of Mind
Learn how to keep your email subscribers engaged with simple, effective newsletter formats. From snackable tips to behind-the-scenes stories, this article outlines 12 easy-to-use approaches to help you stay connected with your audience, build trust, and boost sales, without spending hours designing every issue.
Christina Metcalf
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Small Business Resource Roundup
Small Business Month is the perfect time to explore new opportunities for growth and support. From grants to training programs, there are valuable resources available right now to help small businesses thrive. We’ve pulled together a roundup of current initiatives you should know about. Whether you’re looking to expand, streamline operations, or get your product in front of more people, this is a great place to start.
Christina Metcalf
Small Changes, Big Impact. Support Local Chamber Members This Small Business Month
This Small Business Month, challenge yourself to be intentional in your purchases. Try a 30-day chamber member spending challenge and discover just how many great businesses are in your backyard or set aside a dollar amount to be spent with your neighbors. Not only will you enjoy personalized service and quality products, but you’ll also be part of something bigger—a stronger, more connected community. And, in that, everyone wins.
Christina Metcalf
