In the ever-evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Human Resource Directors, pivotal in shaping and maintaining our vibrant workforce, can now leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their roles and drive organizational success. Here’s how AI is transforming HR management: Streamlining Recruitment Processes Finding the right talent can be a daunting […]
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15+ Creative Partnership Ideas to Boost Customer Engagement and Sales
The following article was written by someone outside of our area. While these “exact” pairings might not fit our businesses, they will hopefully give you some ideas to try. You might even pull up your favorite conversational AI generator to see what WOULD fit with your business. In my town, businesses of all types and […]
The Time-Crunched Business Owner’s Guide to Maximizing Your Chamber Membership ROI
Hey there, busy members! We see you. You’re juggling inventory, payroll, marketing… the list never ends. And we keep sending emails about events you don’t have time to attend, right? While these events can be incredible opportunities to learn and grow professionally, we understand that “getting together” isn’t in everybody’s calendar. But that doesn’t mean […]
Create a Loyal Following with a Facebook Group for Your Business
Beginning marketers often think a Facebook group is an ideal way to bring their target market together. And while we’re not discounting the truth behind that, most novice businesses make a critical mistake when creating a Facebook group for the first time. Their mistake negatively impacts their ability to engage their target market. And it’s […]
Are You Worried About Inflation?
For the past two years or so, it feels as if economists have been avoiding the words recession and inflation. No one wants to hear those terms. They’ve been pointing to economic equations and data to show we’re not “technically” in a recession because unemployment is low or the inflation rate is lower than it […]
15+ Questions to Identify Your Ideal Client
If you are in a client services business (especially one where your clients might return over and over), one of the best things you can do to set yourself up for success is to understand who you want to work with and who aligns with your skills and talent. If you’re just starting off, or […]
Sizzling Summer Strategies to Boost Sales
Whew! Can you feel it? The unofficial start of summer is here. Summer is a season of change for many small businesses. School’s out, vacations are in, and customer behavior shifts as people embrace the warmer weather and longer days. For some businesses, it’s a time of enormous revenue; for others, it can herald a […]
Are You Selling What Your Customers Need?
This is not a comment on the actual item or service you sell but in how you present it. If you’re not using your audience’s language and talking to a need they’ve identified, you’re fighting a marketing battle, and you need to change that today. Here’s why: Years ago, I worked with a client who […]
Fire Up Your Email Marketing with These Action-Driving Subject Lines
As a business owner, you are well-served by collecting emails and running an email marketing campaign if for no other reason than to remain top-of-mind with your customers. When they’re getting emails from you with exciting news and great deals (who couldn’t use those these days?) they’ll get used to hearing from you and seeing […]
Green IS the Color of Money: How Sustainability Equals Big Wins for Business
Even with costs escalating, consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions based on a company’s values. Sustainability and transparency are no longer just buzzwords – they’re key factors influencing brand loyalty and attracting a new generation of eco-conscious customers. According to recent research, consumers sustainability demands are rising and customers are willing to pay more for […]