Long response: Focus on building relationships, networking, and utilizing all the benefits of your chamber membership. People like doing business with others who have made the same commitment and investment that they have. You are certainly on the right track by joining your local chamber.
According to Scott Allen, a 20-year veteran technology entrepreneur, executive, and consultant, who now writes, speaks, and trains individuals and organizations on building better business relationships on the Internet using online communities, social networking sites, blogs, mailing lists, discussion forums, and more; at About.com "...it's essential to join your local chamber of commerce. This is probably your best source of exposure to prospective local customers, and is worth far more than the same amount of money spent directly on advertising."
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I joined my local Chamber and have not gotten any business. Not sure it is really worth it. What do you think?
Short response: Patience.
Long response: Focus on building relationships, networking, and utilizing all the benefits of your chamber membership. People like doing business with others who have made the same commitment and investment that they have. You are certainly on the right track by joining your local chamber.
According to Scott Allen, a 20-year veteran technology entrepreneur, executive, and consultant, who now writes, speaks, and trains individuals and organizations on building better business relationships on the Internet using online communities, social networking sites, blogs, mailing lists, discussion forums, and more; at About.com "...it's essential to join your local chamber of commerce. This is probably your best source of exposure to prospective local customers, and is worth far more than the same amount of money spent directly on advertising."
So remember, relationships equal success!
Thanks for the advice. I will get out and take advantage of all the benefits the chamber offers.
Congratulations on the new business/business blog. I wish you much success and happiness!
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