The Chamber Weekly Blog
3 Lessons Learned From Frogs About Making Procrastination Croak
Having recently watched The 10 Commandments, starring Charlton Heston, I was reminded of the Biblical account of the plagues that came upon Egypt, most notably the plague of frogs and how we can sometimes feel overrun by all the things we need to get done. There was no escaping frogs. They were everywhere. Frogs were in their houses, bedrooms, beds, ovens, even in their jars of flour. Sometimes it can feel that same way when our to-do list grows exponentially, as we go from one meeting to another, taking on
Adam McEntyre
Emojis Are Tops For Business and Here’s How You Can Start Using Them
Emojis are unbelievably powerful in business and yes, it pains me to write this. I’m old school and maybe you are too. Maybe you see emojis as a dumbing down of business communications but the reality is that they are here to stay...at least until our AI assistants start handling the emotions for us. All joking aside, emojis are a powerful form of communication and one you should be embracing (assuming a few things) now as part of your business. Here’s how...
Adam McEntyre
6 Steps to Starting a Business
It always surprises me when people are more in love with the idea of “a business” than “the business.” Many these days know they want to be entrepreneurs long before they have the idea that will help them become one. But if you’re ready, here’s how you can begin your path to business ownership.
Adam McEntyre
20 Inexpensive Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Customers
There's a lot of noise out there right now. It's hard for a business to break through. But let's say you do and someone is trying you out for the first time. How can you not only exceed their expectations but delight them in a way they'll be talking about you later. Here are a few ideas on how you can make a big impression...
Adam McEntyre
25 Habits of the Most Successful Business People
The new year is a time of review and introspection coupled with making new promises for the future. We are often filled with a sense of control over our destiny and a desire to begin again. If you’re feeling the same, here are a few ways you can capitalize on the new year’s momentum by embracing the habits of successful people:
Adam McEntyre
20 Skills To Learn In 2019 To Improve Your Professional Life
The business landscape changes on a near daily basis and that drives almost a constant need for professional learning. Never before has it been more essential that you not only keep up with the details of your own job and industry but others as well. If you don't, there's a good chance your business will struggle. If you want to stay on top of your industry and continue to attract new customers while retaining old there are a few key skills you should master this year.
Adam McEntyre
Can Online Networking Be as Successful as In-person Networking?
Today’s trend of overscheduling is taking its toll on all of us. From work hours that go well over the traditional 8-hour work day to shuttling children or grandchildren to all their different activities; from time volunteering to time dedicated to professional development, who has the hours for networking at a scheduled event? Very few of us.
Adam McEntyre
4 Ways You Need to Be Using Personalization in Business
No one wants to be a number. But there’s no better way to make those around you feel like one than by applying the same treatment to everyone across the board. Nope, individualization is in and it’s no longer a trend but an expectation thanks to companies like Netflix and Amazon. Through companies making suggestions based on past behavior, customers have now become accustomed to this level of service and knowledge of their preferences.
Adam McEntyre
6 Things to Kill in Your Business for Better Customer Service
Surveys aren’t the way to good customer service. They might’ve been five years ago, but they’re being used with such an annoying regularity that no one wants to take part in them. But how do you improve your business’ customer service if you don’t know what your customers want? Trust us. There are other ways. Here are a few things you need to ditch in order to begin providing better service.
Adam McEntyre
5 Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Creativity in business is incredibly important. It helps business people see connections, where others see none. It also aids them in presenting unique ideas. Creativity assists businesses in standing out from the crowd and a creative approach gives people yet another reason to know, like, and trust you.
Adam McEntyre
