President’s Message: November 15
We’re mid-way through November with only 40 days until Christmas Day. While that sounds like a lot, we’ll blink and the end of December will be here. This time can…
How to Make Your Video Calls and Meetings More Appealing
Are you tired of video calls yet? There was something new and fun about them when we were all locked down for COVID, but now they’ve lost a lot of…
6 Things You’ll Miss Out On If You Don’t Improve Your Business Content
Google wants content. You want customers. Customers come through Google. What does that tell you about content? In order to get more customers you need great content. Not great in your eyes but great (aka valuable) in the…
Local Business Takes on the Supply Chain Crisis
The supply chain issues are daunting. We’re seeing predictions that the holiday shopping season will be marred by empty shelves and disappointed children. While the problems are serious, there are…
10 Social Media Actions to Stop Immediately
Social media is about building relationships and allowing your customers, and potential customers, to get to know you better as you get to know them (and their preferences) better as well.…
How to Revive Connections with Former Customers
It happens. People buy from you and they love you. Then life gets in the way, and they don’t return. Sometimes it’s because they no longer have use for your…
Improve Your Networking Results with a Four-Point Plan
If you joined the Alameda Chamber to meet new people, grow your network, and get more customers, you’re on the right track. But do you have a plan to make…
4 Things Your Business Should Continue Post-COVID
At some point COVID will be relegated to the same level of concern the flu gets every year. It won’t shutter businesses, alter family celebrations, and be the fuel behind…
The Biggest Unused Advantage Small Businesses Have Over Box Stores
Some days it feels hard to compete with the loss leaders big box stores employ, the operating hours they’re able to keep, the programs, their ad budget, their marketing…the list…
13 Important Things You Need to Hear as a Business Owner
Our metal has certainly been tested this year. Many are fatigued and stressed juggling responsibilities, worries, and fear like they were part of the job description. But this is not…