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Sep 12
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Utilizing Social Media to Promote Your Business

4.70 billion people around the world use social media. Social media is a great tool to utilize to promote your business and connect with consumers. Putting your business on social media can increase your exposure and brand awareness. Creating a social media strategy is the first step.    Where To... read more →
Aug 04
exploring the hidden gems of charleston

Hidden Gems To Explore In Charleston

When the work week comes to an end, it can be easy to fall into the comfort of your couch and binge Netflix for the weekend. But when you live in a city as amazing as Charleston, you have to take advantage of your free time and do some roaming... read more →
Jul 07
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Benefits of Face-to-Face Networking

There’s no secret that work-life has been severely altered over the past couple of years. Working from home and virtual meetings have their perks, but some things just can’t be done on your computer screen as well as they can in person. Networking is something that is significantly more effective... read more →
Jun 16
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How To De-Stress From A Busy Work Day

Stressful day at the office? We’ve been there too. I’m pretty sure we all have. Even if you love your job and enjoy what you’re doing, it can be stressful at times. You might be falling behind on your to-do list, speaking with an unhappy client, or dealing with a... read more →
Sep 27

Five Social Media Best Practices For Small Businesses

From simply looking at the social media pages of the Alabama Crimson Tide, the New York Yankees, or the Los Angeles Lakers, one might think, “Oh, social media is easy!” And for the people running those social media handles, it might be because they have a product that everybody is... read more →
Jun 07

Topgolf Announces Plans to Open Venue in North Charleston

  Topgolf Entertainment Group, the sports and entertainment company that focuses on providing a high technology-driven golfing experience, is coming to North Charleston. The first shovel will enter the ground for construction in the winter of 2022, and the venue is expected to open its doors for business later in... read more →
May 28

Three Major Benefits To Joining A Chamber Of Commerce

Three major benefits to joining a chamber of commerce A healthy and successful chamber of commerce is a key ingredient for every thriving community. Joining your local chamber is an excellent way for businesses to help each other grow and develop, and when enough businesses in a community are flourishing,... read more →
Apr 11
Why You Should Join a Chamber

Why You Should Join a Chamber

We love our Chamber. The truth is that, over the years, the North Charleston Chamber of Commerce has been an indispensable resource for our community and the businesses within it. Still, we constantly get asked how the chamber can help and why someone should join. So we decided to answer... read more →
Mar 15
If there is anything we’ve learned during the past year it’s that times change. Sometimes they change for good. Other times the changes are more negative. In any case, learning how to lead during times of change is important to any business owner. Now we are looking at a national vaccine rollout and a push to return to something like the old normal we were comfortable with. But how do we go about leading during transitions? Truth is there’s no single answer, but here are some things to think about as business owners. Believe it or Not, You’re Being Watched One of the most valuable lessons for a leader is that someone is always looking at them as an example. We often forget this because we feel like we’re just going about our day. The truth is that you never really know who’s looking at you. A team member, a customer, or some random member of the community could be watching your actions and they will judge you based on them. Just remember to always set the example you want to be known for because you never know who’s watching. Standards Must Be Consistent The funny thing about standards is that they need to be standard. One of the biggest missteps for a leader is to have the “do as I say not as I do” attitude. It breeds discontent and makes you look dishonest. Sometimes this comes about because we think we want a standard, but we haven’t really thought it through. Take a moment and think about the standards you want. Are you willing to uphold them for yourself? If so then you can use them. If not, then you need to rethink them. Think About The People You’re Responsible For A lot of leaders make mistakes during transitions because they get caught up in their own thoughts and ideas. But leadership isn’t about our own egos, it’s about taking care of the people in our charge. Sometimes change is difficult, but that doesn’t mean you get to forget about your team. Consider taking some time each day to connect with them and think about what your decisions will do to them. In the end, great leaders take care of their people. Your North Charleston Chamber 2020 was a trying year for business owners, and 2021 is just getting started. No matter the year, the North Charleston Chamber is here for you. It’s not just about growing your business, it’s also about helping you connect, develop, and grow in our community. It’s always a wonderful time to reach out and connect, and we want to help you do just that. Check out our Events Calendar (insert link here) and come join us! We can’t wait to meet you!

Leading During Transitions

If there is anything we’ve learned during the past year it’s that times change. Sometimes they change for good. Other times the changes are more negative. In any case, learning how to lead during times of change is important to any business owner. Now we are looking at a national... read more →
Feb 14
Love Your Customers

Love Your Customers

As business owners and professionals, our customers are the lifeblood of what we do. It is impossible to build a business without someone to do business with. Honestly, you need to love your customers. But how do you do that? What are the best ways? We took this month’s blog... read more →