Milestone anniversaries are great ways to bring the community together and add a little celebration to your marketing. But how do you celebrate a chamber milestone in a way that will get you noticed and that your community will enjoy? Here are a few ideas from chamber professionals who have done it: […]
Why Millennials Need the Chamber and the Stat that Proves It
I belong to an entrepreneur’s group on Facebook. It’s mainly comprised of people who have become–or long to become–part of the free agent nation, a group of people who work on their own terms for themselves. Most of them rely on online work as a major part (if not all) of their business. What surprised […]
3 Different Kinds of Walking Maps for Chamber Non-Dues Revenue
If you’re looking for another type of chamber non-dues revenue a walking map may be just what you need. Before you start sketching out the neighborhood consider the following things: Do you want a paper version or an online map? This depends largely on the demographic using your map. Do you currently have […]
Now That’s Embarrassing! Tips on Selecting Chamber Hashtags.
When hashtags were relegated to Twitter, they were merely important for search and only on that platform. But now that hashtags are everywhere and are used throughout social media platforms, it’s more important than ever to use chamber hashtags in an effective way. Here are a few things you should know before selecting […]
11 Phrases You Should Never Say to a Potential Member
Social media gets people into hot water sometimes, especially when we post without thinking first. But in-person exchanges can be equally wracked with danger. If you say the wrong thing, you can turn someone off to the point they may decide chamber membership isn’t for them. Here are 11 things you never want […]
Learning Resources as Non-Dues Revenue
Chambers have a number of ways to raise non-dues revenue but one of the hottest ones out there currently is learning opportunities for your members. Here are a few examples on how you can monetize your business knowledge. Ideas for Non-Dues Revenue Learning Online Community Many entrepreneurs are creating private online communities with […]
4 Problems with Tiered Dues
First, tiered dues are not the problem. The concept of tiered dues is a good one–give members more of what they want and don’t penalize their success by leveraging a cost based on employee headcount. This is membership gold. The four problems with tiered dues emanate from how they are sometimes implemented. If you’re planning on implementing […]
