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9 Success Strategies for Young Businesses
Launching a business is a thrilling journey filled with possibilities and challenges. While no year is without challenges, the first few are particularly so for most businesses.
Business Writer
A Solid Tip for Getting More Bang for Your Marketing Buck
Do you have a limited marketing budget? Do you think what you can accomplish with your budget is less than ideal because you don’t have the money of a large company? While that may seem true, there is one thing you can do to really move the dial and maximize your small marketing budget. Sure, there are many ways to get “free” marketing through social media and growing your referral network but using funds in a targeted way can have a huge impact on obtaining more customers and showing the community who you
Business Writer
Chamber Membership is a Good Investment
Have you ever attended a Goochland Chamber event or program? If you’re not a member, you’re missing out. Before you think you don’t have the time to attend events, it’s important you know chamber life is not just mixers and ribbon cuttings. Chamber membership is one of the best business investments you can make for the money and return.
Carol Taylor
5 Ways to Improve (or Build) Team Culture in Your Small Business
5 Ways to Improve (or Build) Team Culture in Your Small Business Many small businesses overlook the importance of team culture. They might do so because they feel they have a transient workforce and people won’t stick around. It’s possible they believe they’re simply too small and team culture is for larger companies like Nike. But that’s not the case. A team or company culture is as important as your brand. You’re not too small for one of those, are you?
Carol Taylor
We have a citizen membership. Want to know why?
The majority of our memberships belong to businesses. However, this Chamber decided years ago to offer an "Individual" membership. Unofficially, let's call it a citizen membership.
Carol Taylor
7 Ways to Get Your Business Ready for the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner and that can be a big spend time whether you’re in retail, hospitality, or services. It can also be a lucrative time for your employees as many people generously tip at the end of the year. But good tippers want a great experience and if your business isn’t ready for the holidays, it won’t just hurt your revenue. It could affect your employees’ earning potential as well.
Carol Taylor
5 Things I do on Sunday to Prepare for My Week
5 Things I do on Sunday to Prepare for My Week
Carol Taylor
6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Business Data
As a business owner, you’ve probably heard a lot about cyber attacks when a large corporation makes headline news for a massive data breach. It’s no wonder business owners have a touch of cyber anxiety in today’s times, when so many aspects of your day-to-day work—from banking and payment processing to email and customer databases—rely on the internet. And the truth is, there’s good reason to feel that way because businesses of all sizes are at risk.
Contributed by Bill Barnes, Barnes Insurance Group
Lighting the Future: REC Offers Scholarship
Casey Hollins
New Central Virginia Regional Sales and Use Tax Now in Effect
Eric Perkins of Perkins Law, PLLC