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Why & How Chambers Get You Business

January 26, 2012 by Phil Freedman

I've been a member of a number of chambers of commerce since the early '90s. I have been on the board of directors of one chamber and am now on the board of another. So I know how chambers work. When I started my business in 1994, I had very little money, just over $1,000. One of the things I did … [Read more...]

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Just do it, Please

January 19, 2012 by Phil Freedman

It's January, and this is the week that most people give up on their New Year's resolutions. If one of your resolutions was to grow your business through one of only 4 ways to do it (get current customers to buy more often, get customers to spend more per visit, get new customers, and all of these … [Read more...]

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What You Said

January 12, 2012 by Phil Freedman

Last week I conducted a survey of workshops that I am thinking about presenting this year and I wanted input on subject matter, format and other items. First, let me give you some of the results. Then I'll share why surveys can help your business grow. On subject matter, here's what you … [Read more...]

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Merry Christmas to All

December 12, 2011 by Phil Freedman

I hope you enjoy this Have a safe and happy holiday season Phil … [Read more...]

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I’ll Get Round To It, Later, Maybe When…..

December 8, 2011 by Phil Freedman

Some business owners are really busy this time of year, others could go on vacation. But these businesses have one thing in common. Come January 1st, they'll need customers! Now is the time to start planning out next year's marketing. The people who are so busy that they can't think straight … [Read more...]

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Need More Customers? Then Go Back, Go Back!

December 1, 2011 by Phil Freedman

We are now in the last month of the year. If you are a retailer, I hope you had a great Black Friday and sales are staying strong. For everyone else, I hope people are still needing you and all your business has not stopped for the next month because "it's the holidays" and all you hear is "we'll … [Read more...]

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Why & How Chambers Get You Business

Just do it, Please

What You Said

Merry Christmas to All

I’ll Get Round To It, Later, Maybe When…..

Need More Customers? Then Go Back, Go Back!

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