Where to get business help before calling it quits.

  Starting and owning a business is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of work.  Too often business owners close their doors before they call for help. If you want to open your own business, if you own a business and are struggling or even want to expand your operation there are resources that you need …

Art of Good Conversation

I have been reading a few professional development books. One book by Daniel H. Pink, titled “To Sell is Human” discusses how we are all in sales. Regardless of our position and career choice, we all sell to others. If you’re in a professional industry such as the medical field, doctors need to sell patients on the importance of taking …

Stop Saying I’m Busy

  When People Ask You How You Are, Stop Saying “Busy”​ I am constantly on the lookout for tips and good topics to research to bring to the Chamber Members. When I came across an article on LinkedIn about how we need to stop saying we are “Busy” I paused and reflected that I have been just as guilty as …

Creating a Dynamic Work Culture

  A company’s culture is its identity. Creating workplace cultures that can withstand the uncertainty of changing business models, increase workforce diversity and a flood of technology is a challenge for every employer. Creating a culture where employees are excited to come to work and take ownership of their responsibilities. Great workplace cultures provide a crucial advantage for organizations, attracting …