by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Nov 3, 2021 | Small Business Resources
Small businesses across the country have been struggling to hire staff after quarantine conditions last year induced layoffs and furloughs in almost every industry. Even if you were able to keep all your people on staff you may find that many are suddenly quitting to...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Oct 27, 2021 | Small Business Resources
How do you attract customers to your brick-and-mortar shop in the digital age? In a word, engagement. Customer engagement is a bit of a business buzzword, but really all it means is building a relationship with your customers. In today’s world, even small businesses...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Oct 3, 2021 | Small Business Resources
Social media can be intimidating for a small to medium sized local business. There’s a lot of conflicting information online about the dos, don’ts, and how tos on the subject. It’s easy for small businesses to say “I don’t have time for it” or a new business to throw...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Sep 27, 2021 | Business, Small Business Resources
A press release might seem outdated in the age of digital media, especially when you can make any announcement to a curated audience of followers via social media instantaneously. But if you want to reach new audiences and build a rapport with new potential customers,...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Sep 16, 2021 | Business, Member Benefits, Small Business Resources
That’s a great question. Networking is a term that gets tossed around quite a bit within the professional world. Any small business owner has heard about the numerous benefits of networking and how vital it is to the expansion of a business. Though it can be important...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Sep 8, 2021 | Business, Small Business Resources
Getting featured on local news or by a targeted social media influencer is a fantastic, low or no cost way to promote your small business. Before you can tap into these free publicity sources, though, you’ll need to be able to provide media with the content they...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Aug 31, 2021 | Business, Small Business Resources
Are you working on starting your own business? The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has put together a guide to help you navigate through the uncertainties of starting a new business. Part 1 was posted previously, and here in part 2 of this series, you will find...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Aug 14, 2021 | Business, Small Business Resources
Do you have a great business idea but don’t know how to turn it into reality? Want to become your own boss at your own business? If you want are interested in starting a business but don’t know how to do it, don’t worry! The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Jul 25, 2021 | Small Business Resources
Small businesses face many challenges, especially during their first few years of business. These business challenges can be difficult to overcome and can even cause failure. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 20 percent of small businesses fail by...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Jul 8, 2021 | Chamber Information, Member Spotlight
First Horizon Foundation recently awarded the Jefferson County Education and Community Foundation $5,000. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce their Jefferson County Education and Community Foundation has received a $5,000 donation from...
