Business Practices
Courting the Millennial Customer If you are in a traditionally “cool” business, like a coffee shop, Indy bookstore, or juice bar, it’s likely you have scads of skinny jeans-wearing hipsters hanging around your store. But if you’re reading this article, most likely you don’t but you know you need them. There are roughly 75.3 million…
Four Business Leadership Lessons from General Patton that Are Still Applicable Today Last week I watched a movie on General Patton, and it brought back memories of reading about his views on leadership. It’s not surprising he was an inspirational leader, his job required that. The amazing thing about his thoughts on leadership was that he…
Be Unforgettable: How Business Owners Can Standout at Networking Events First, you’re probably thinking if everyone in the chamber (and beyond) reads this article and follows the advice here, no one will be unforgettable because we’ll all be following the same instructions. But in the words of the famous Dr. Seuss, “There is no one…
AI for Business: Bewares and Boasts Practical ways to use it in business and what to avoid At first glance, especially for people who have trouble writing or have difficulty starting and collecting their thoughts at a keyboard, AI can feel like the smartest kid in the class offering to do your homework for…
Four Ways to Look Your Best on a Conference Call Be honest. Do you love or hate video conferencing? There’s nothing more awkward than dialing into a conference call only to find out it’s a video conference call and you haven’t showered since the weekend. Even if you have showered, video calls can be awkward…
3 Easy Things to Help You Attract More Customers for Your New Business Starting a new business is difficult under the best circumstances. But in today’s economic climate, it’s difficult to make a name for yourself when most people are trying desperately to cut back on expenses. Yet, you shouldn’t get discouraged. There are easy…
Five Things You Can Do This Year To Increase The Value Of Your Business. I meet with business owners every day who have spent years, even decades, building their businesses with the hopes of one day selling and retiring. However, many of them have spent next to no time understanding how business valuations work and…
Work/Life fluidity is today’s workforce want. The term ‘flexibility’ often carries negative connotations, especially in traditional work arrangements. When people hear the term, they may associate it with part-time work or view it as a lack of commitment or dedication. This perception stems from the traditional mindset, where fixed working hours and rigid schedules were…
What’s in Chamber Membership for You? Hint: it’s more than just a ribbon cutting By: Christina Metcalf Years ago, businesspeople joined the chamber because it was expected. It was just something you did. These days membership isn’t automatic but it’s still a valuable investment in your business. In addition to networking events and ribbon…
10 simple business etiquette rules Part 1 Regardless of the business, you’re in or the professional settings you experience, these business etiquette guidelines are here to stay. Always arrive on time, time really is money in business! Arriving on time fosters mutual respect for one another and shows you are a responsible person. We all…
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