Thoughts from the CEO

How AI is Revolutionizing Search Engine Optimization for Small Businesses

This article is going to tell you that artificial intelligence (AI) will forever change SEO. We know. You’ve heard claims like this before but this time it’s true. Because for once we’re leveraging machine learning against the machine. It’s a war of the alphabet AI versus SEO and here’s why it’s changing the search landscape forever.

Michael Gallops

Supporting Small Business: Why It’s a Big Deal

There are many reasons to support small business this coming year and beyond but the average person may not even know why it’s so important to support small business. I want to help them understand.

Michael Gallops

13 Important Things You Need to Hear as a Business Owner

Our metal has certainly been tested this year. Many are fatigued and stressed juggling responsibilities, worries, and fear like they were part of the job description. But this is not sustainable. Here are 13 things every business owner needs to hear right now!

Christina Metcalf

Do You Have What It Takes to Become an Entrepreneur?

Do you have dreams about owning your own business or becoming part of the gig economy? Making your own hours? Working from wherever you want? ​Then you’re not alone.

Christina R. Metcalf

6 Things People Want in Businesses Operating During COVID

Six months into the COVID and we’re all still trying to figure out what’s going on. Should masks be required? Will kids be going back to school? Do we need goggles?

Christina R. Metcalf

4 Marketing Tips for Businesses with No Marketing Budget

Christina R. Metcalf

11 Ways to Make Money from Your Website

If you have a website for your business, you may have an untapped treasure chest at your disposal. Even if you don't make large amounts of money on your website, you can be bringing in something. This article will show you how.

Christina R. Metcalf

5 Ideas for Using Video to Save Your Business

These days with people working from home or those who are just looking for a distraction, you can count on your audience to be online. With kids at home and extra noise in the background, reading an article can be difficult but watching a video isn't. Video offers you the ability to connect with your audience because they can see you as a real person.

Christina R. Metcalf

10 Tips for the Best Darn Pandemic-driven Virtual Networking

Most people think of FaceTime and other virtual calling activities as casual communication platforms. But if you treat the chamber’s virtual networking events with the same mentality, you could be doing yourself a disservice. We put together this article to help all of us get the most from our virtual time together.

Michael Gallops

Your Disaster Preparation Plan

Having a disaster preparation plan can mean the difference between keeping your business up and running, even when the unexpected happens.

Michael Gallops