Why You Need to Grow Your Personal Brand (and It’s Not to Land a New Job)
Business owners are as guilty as they come. Because they have their own businesses they rarely see a reason to build out things like their LinkedIn profiles. “I’m not looking…
5 Components of a Standout Job Description in 2022
The past two years have brought about a lot of change in business. But many companies haven’t reevaluated their job descriptions. Every time they have a position to fill, they…
Efficiency Versus Effectiveness: which will you choose for 2022?
How do you like to work? Are you a speed or precision person? Do you like many small projects or one big, long one that you can dig into? No,…
Improve Your LinkedIn Profile with These 5 Quick Steps
Too many people think LinkedIn is solely for finding a job. Since small business owners have jobs, they often overlook the site’s potential. LinkedIn has 800 million users (according to…
New Year, New You, New Biz: Find Your Motivation in 2022
The end of the year is a time to look back and assess. While many people enjoy the nostalgia and reminiscing that occurs at this time of year, it can…
The Key to Employee Engagement is You
Would you trust the care of your most beloved loved one to someone who didn’t like you very much? If you have disengaged employees you might be doing just that. It is impossible…
Speaking Your Way to the Top
It’s estimated 74% of people fear speaking in public, while only 68% are afraid of death. What does that tell you? Speaking in public, for most of us, is a fate worse than death. …
Are You Too Busy for Business? Improve Productivity with This Quick Tip.
Have you ever heard the saying, “If you need something done, give it to a busy person.”? While that may work for errands, many business owners are finding they’re too busy…
Improve Your Networking Results with a Four-Point Plan
If you joined the Alameda Chamber to meet new people, grow your network, and get more customers, you’re on the right track. But do you have a plan to make…
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…