Gatlinburg, TENN. – (August 15, 2023) – The citizens of Tennessee are fortunate to have an abundance of water sources and local utilities that provide clean, reliable water essential to the quality of life for those who depend on it daily throughout the state. For the residents who purchase water from Humboldt Utilities, they can […]
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Getting Ready for 2024
In the bustling world of small business, as entrepreneurs and professionals, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of routines, habits, and attachments that no longer serve our growth, personally or professionally. In the pursuit of success, we accumulate emotional baggage, physical clutter, mental burdens, and antiquated processes that hinder us from experiencing the […]
Grow Your Business Socially
If you’re old enough, you likely remember your parents addressing the issues of group think. Maybe they said, “Monkey see, monkey do.” Perhaps you were trying to win an argument by telling them how you’re the only person not allowed to do something, to which they replied, “If everyone jumped off of a bridge, would […]
The Halo Effect: a Cheap and Easy Way to Improve Your Branding
Have you ever heard the phrase, “You are the company you keep?” It has good and bad ramifications, doesn’t it? It’s often applied to young people and their friends. But did you know this “Halo Effect” influences customers as well? And you could be using it in your business for amazing results. What Is the […]
Unlocking LinkedIn’s Potential for Business Growth
Do you think of LinkedIn as something to be used solely by job seekers? While the world’s largest professional network is widely recognized as a platform for job seekers and recruiters to connect, that’s not all it can do. Its potential goes far beyond job hunting. For savvy business owners and professionals, LinkedIn offers a […]
Tyson Foods Celebrates Grand Opening of Child Care Facility
– New facility offers low-cost child care benefit to team members – Company honored with Best Place for Working Parents Innovator award HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – July 18, 2023 – Tyson Foods officially opened a new employer-sponsored child care facility near the company’s Humboldt, Tennessee, poultry processing complex. The Tyson Learning Center (TLC) offers greater access to affordable child care […]
Stop Chasing “Squirrels”
Have you ever seen the movie Up? In it, there’s a scene where a talking dog (he has a collar that translates his thoughts) is explaining his voice, only to be derailed by the passing of a squirrel. You may know this example as “shiny object syndrome.” Whatever you call it, it’s becoming a big […]
Is Threads Right for Your Business?
If you’re on Instagram, the answer is probably. And it’s easy to do. Facebook err…Meta does it again. We have yet another social media platform to consider. Usually when advising businesses on whether they should participate on a social media platform, I ask them who their ideal client is and then we go by demographics. […]
The Power of Personalization
If this article had been written in the 1990s, it would have meant something very different. Back then, personalization meant mail merges. The fact we could personalize communication to include the recipient’s first name (and later other fields), was the coolest thing ever. It showed someone who really knew how to use Word. These days […]
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 alive more youier than you” so being the same isn’t […]