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Without a proper website, all the effort you put into your social media research, writing, and promotion will likely get lost in the shuffle. After all, the whole point of social media is to draw people to your website. ]]>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/why-web-development-is-important-for-your-small-business-5543/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/internet/creating-your-website-for-users-social-conversions-5544/
The internet becomes more complex by the day with new social platforms, SEO techniques and search engine algorithm updates being deployed constantly. Get back to the basics. Focus on what built your business…… your customers!]]>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/internet/creating-your-website-for-users-social-conversions-5544/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/technology/the-ongoing-communications-revolution-5540/
The new rules of marketing and public relations are a part of the much bigger and incredibly important communications revolution we're currently living through—the most important in human history. Read on to find out why.]]>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/technology/the-ongoing-communications-revolution-5540/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/key-talent-retention-practices-5524/
This infographic takes a closer look at what companies are doing in order to retain and reward their most valued employees. ]]>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/key-talent-retention-practices-5524/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/3-not-so-secret-ways-your-competitors-are-squeezing-more-revenue-5534/
You’ve heard a lot about the “secrets” used by competing companies. The truth is, the true value of an online CRM is not a secret. The way competitors are beating you in the battle for customers is common sense.]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/3-not-so-secret-ways-your-competitors-are-squeezing-more-revenue-5534/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/3-simple-steps-to-getting-your-firm-found-online-5542/
Is your SEO strategy holding you in contempt? SEO for lawyers, although likely more challenging than most fields, may not be as difficult as you think. Here are three very simple but effective steps to get your firm found onl]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/3-simple-steps-to-getting-your-firm-found-online-5542/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/5-business-networking-events-to-come-in-2014-5539/
We may still be a good seven months away from the new year, but that doesn't mean that we can't start planning! Here are five business networking events to come in 2014.]]>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/5-business-networking-events-to-come-in-2014-5539/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/internet/starting-from-scratch-how-to-take-your-small-business-online-5535/
Feel like your business' online strategy is missing something? Not sure how to take your company online? Read on to understand the essentials to establishing an effective online presence.]]>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/internet/starting-from-scratch-how-to-take-your-small-business-online-5535/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/why-you-need-a-sponsor-more-than-a-mentor-5536/
The difference between having a sponsor and having a mentor are vastly different. Your sponsor is more like a linebacker: creating openings, clearing away the competition, and pushing others to help you get ahead.]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/why-you-need-a-sponsor-more-than-a-mentor-5536/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/small-business-blogging-for-a-cavemans-brain-5537/
Small business blogging is more effective when using these 6 online content marketing tips for engaging customers' brains.]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/small-business-blogging-for-a-cavemans-brain-5537/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/how-to-create-a-company-culture-for-remote-workforces-5532/
More and more companies are embracing the idea of telecommuting. But how do you define a company’s culture if employees are spread in different cities? Below, some guidelines on how to create—and keep—your company’s culture.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/how-to-create-a-company-culture-for-remote-workforces-5532/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/3-lessons-on-how-small-businesses-can-improve-employee-engagement-levels-5533/
Learn how a social experiment using a vending machine reveals 3 simple ways that small business owners and leaders can increase employee engagement levels to improve overall productivity and job satisfaction.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/3-lessons-on-how-small-businesses-can-improve-employee-engagement-levels-5533/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/startup-communities-advance-beyond-silicon-valley-5520/
Entrepreneurs are discovering thriving startup ecosystems outside of Northern California. This infographic by Intuit gives a full picture of the country’s booming start-up landscape.]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/business/startup-communities-advance-beyond-silicon-valley-5520/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/sales/three-ways-to-fill-your-sales-pipeline-5511/
Most sellers will pound the phones looking for anyone who might need their product or service. This is the most ineffective thing you can do. Watch this video and discover how you can get more prospects in your pipeline.]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/sales/three-ways-to-fill-your-sales-pipeline-5511/ http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/customer-engagement-and-mobile-marketing-101-5529/
Customer engagement and mobile marketing are two buzz terms that have been the subject of many articles, stories, and studies of late. But what do these big terms mean for the average business? ]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-advice/marketing/customer-engagement-and-mobile-marketing-101-5529/