Posts Tagged ‘business resources’
Reach Last-minute Shoppers with These 4 COVID Precautions
We are only a handful of days away from Christmas. And while it may feel like the holiday season revenue has already been decided with everyone from the post office to mail-order businesses saying there’s no way they can meet Christmas deadlines, now is the time that local small businesses can shine. If this holiday season…
Read More3 Small Business Lessons to Learn During COVID
This has certainly been a weird year. As of this writing, we’re preparing for another round of sheltering in place. As we begin to adjust to our new reality, there are some things you could be doing in your business that may help you out in the post-COVID time. We can’t say it will ever be…
Read MoreHow Will My Business Survive Another Lockdown?
The next couple of months will be telling ones. With a state-wide curfew going into effect, this article will give you some advice for overcoming potential slower business times. Ditch Your Space This advice may not make landlords happy, but there are some businesses that just don’t require storefronts anymore. One way to survive tough…
Read More8 Ways the Alameda Chamber Can Help You Through COVID-19
2020 has been tough. When it all began, some of you likely believed it would be over by now but many businesses are still struggling. That’s why we want to call attention to the ways the Alameda Chamber of Commerce can provide assistance for business. Advocacy How many legislators and people in government do you…
Read MoreAlameda Economic Forecast Event Set for September 25, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alameda, CA. The Alameda Chamber of Commerce is hosting a signature event, the Alameda Economic Forecast on September 25th, 2020. The annual event will stream live this year with speakers from the public and private sectors presenting their views on the economic development of the region and future forecast. This exclusive event brings…
Read More9 (More) Marketing Tips for the “New Normal”
Are you tired of the words “new normal” yet? If you’re like most business owners, you probably are. But whether we recognize it as a new shift in how we do business or a temporary tack you take to survive the current economic storm, the point is how you do business has to change if you…
Read More6 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreI’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…
Read More5 Selfies You Need to Take for Your Business
By now you probably know pictures are great conversation starters and receive a lot of shares. They are a great marketing tool for your business. But there are some business selfies that get better traction than others. Here’s our list. Selfies are no longer the domain of duck-faced teenaged girls. (Remember that trend?) They’re popular…
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