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How to Create a Business Plan in Uncertain Times
Business planning during COVID is exhausting. As soon as you come up with an idea or a situation where you can pivot to better serve your customers, the environment changes. If only you had an understanding of what would happen in the future. But you can get more visibility into the future. Here’s how you…
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Why Alameda’s Economic Forecast is the Must-Attend Event of the Business Year
I get asked on a daily basis what I think the future of business in Alameda and our area will be. When will things reopen and what will the total impact of COVID be when it finally passes? I wish I had the answers but I can only see what is happening right now. But…
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6 Things People Want in Businesses Operating During COVID
Six months into the COVID pandemic and we’re all still trying to figure out what’s going on. What is this COVID business? Should masks be required? Will kids be going back to school? Do we need goggles? What we do know is that a lot of customers are concerned about their health and the health…
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How Do I Start a Business in Alameda?
“I want to go into business.” At the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, we love hearing this phrase. There is no better feeling than when someone wants to invest in our community. While the barrier to entry has been reduced significantly in so many industries, there are still some things you should know about starting a business. Here’s some…
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15 Acts of Kindness to Implement During COVID-19
Most of us probably think of ourselves as nice people but 2020 has certainly been a test of that, hasn’t it Alameda? From COVID’s masks and social distancing orders to political tensions, racial issues, and shortages, this year is testing our views of what it takes to be nice. But being kind is more than…
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10 Easy Ways to Increase Sales
One of the most obvious ways to boost revenue in your business is to increase sales. But during our current pandemic, how do you make that happen? It’s easier than you think and you don’t even need a huge budget to get it done. 10 Ways You Can Start Increasing Sales Today 1. Get a…
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I’m a New Alameda Chamber Member. Now What?
Have you recently joined the Alameda chamber? New chamber membership brings a lot of benefits, but also a lot of questions. We’re here to help and ensure you are as excited a year from now as you are right at this moment, Alameda Chamber member! Keep reading if you’re overwhelmed by the number of chamber…
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Your Employees Still Need Mid-Year Reviews During COVID: Here’s How to Make Them a Critical Part of Business Success
Most employees think of reviews as the sand in their bathing suit. Sure, it comes with a benefit (a day at the beach or, in this case, a great job) but it can be incredibly annoying. Add in a global pandemic and you may be thinking it’s best to just skip them this year and…
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