President’s Message December 14th
As I write this and gaze at the calendar–yes, I still use a paper calendar and an e-calendar–I can’t believe how quickly this year has flown. It certainly was not…
7 Tips for Improving Your Local Search Ranking
Most businesses want to improve their search engine optimization (SEO), even if they don’t know they do. Because better SEO means more customers at less cost, and almost everyone wants more customers.…
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…
How to Get More Reviews for Your Business
This title is a misleading. It’s easy to get more reviews you just have to stink at what you do. People are always more apt to give a negative review…
Free (or nearly so) Training for Your Employees
Brownie Wise (the saleswoman behind the success of Tupperware) said, “If you want to build a business, build the people.” This is incredibly important but now more than ever. With…
Better Business Blogging Made Simple
How good is your business blog? Here are a few tips to make it even better. It’s simple. A business blog should do three things for your business: prove to Google you…
25 Ways to Become a “Fun” Business
Do you want to appeal to a younger demographic? Want to get people talking about you? Maybe you want to attract an ultra-cool influencer or celebrity customer? If you do,…
How Do I Start a Business in Alameda?
“I want to go into business.” At the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, we love hearing this phrase. There is no better feeling than when someone wants to invest in our community. While the…
I’m a New Alameda Chamber Member. Now What?
Have you recently joined the Alameda chamber? New chamber membership brings a lot of benefits, but also a lot of questions. We’re here to help and ensure you are as…