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Jan 4
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4 Essential Steps for Environmentally Friendly Businesses

Creating an environmentally friendly business is important now more than ever, and it is an essential step in taking a leadership role in...

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Why the star of your next business video should be you

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Dec 3, 2020
2 min

Why the star of your next business video should be you

Ready for your close-ups? Why the star of your next business video should be you No one knows your business like you do. While it may tak...

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Nov 2, 2020
2 min

15 Web searches you won't believe

Anyone who has ever used Google's instant web search will have noticed some funny, and often weird, results drop down. Perhaps the most i...

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Oct 7, 2020
2 min

To App? or not to App? The tech dilemma

If you have a small business, you probably wonder from time to time whether you need an app. After all, you already have a website. Isn't...

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The Twenty Most Expensive Keywords in Google Search Might Surprise You

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Sep 4, 2020
1 min

The Twenty Most Expensive Keywords in Google Search Might Surprise You

Business Growth // Industry Trends Google is the world's biggest, and most valuable search engine (it's currently valued at approximately...

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Jul 30, 2020
2 min

Satisfaction vs Loyalty: How to turn customers into promoters

Maybe you've heard the value of word-of-mouth advertising; according to Nielsen ratings, 92% of consumers trust their friends' and family...

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7 Tips to Increase Your Restaurant’s Sales with Online Ordering by SpotOn.com

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Jun 2, 2020
4 min

7 Tips to Increase Your Restaurant’s Sales with Online Ordering by SpotOn.com

Article published on: https://www.spoton.com/blog/author/spoton on May 27, 2020

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PPP Loans – Need to: Document, Document, Document briefing by Kimberly Ripberger, CPA

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Apr 30, 2020
4 min

PPP Loans – Need to: Document, Document, Document briefing by Kimberly Ripberger, CPA

Written By: Kimberly Jessup Ripberger PARTNER, ASSURANCE PRACTICE AREA LEADER, CPA with Bernard Robinson & Company On April 23, 2020, the...

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Why it's not a good idea to abandon your marketing efforts during a global pandemic

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Mar 31, 2020
4 min

Why it's not a good idea to abandon your marketing efforts during a global pandemic

Written by:Adam Bennett | March 23, 2020 https://cubecreative.design/blog/why-it-s-not-a-good-idea-to-abandon-your-marketing-efforts-duri...

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Mar 6, 2020
2 min

Your Disaster Preparation Plan

Major disasters like earthquakes, acts of terror, and widespread power outages, though relatively rare, can have a devastating impact on ...

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Feb 3, 2020
7 min

Content Marketing for Trades

Written By: Chad Treadway https://cubecreative.design/blog/content-marketing-for-trades If you're like most general contractors, HVAC, el...

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4 Business Lessons Learned in a Bowling League

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Jan 7, 2020
2 min

4 Business Lessons Learned in a Bowling League

Bowling is a lot of fun, and playing on a team with your friends can make it even more fun. All fun aside though, you can actually learn ...

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How to make your point with our elected officials

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Dec 2, 2019
2 min

How to make your point with our elected officials

If you want to get things done on a political level, sometimes voting isn't enough. You have to make your case directly to the people at ...

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5 Blog Topics That Will Drive Traffic, Leads, & Sales

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Nov 4, 2019
9 min

5 Blog Topics That Will Drive Traffic, Leads, & Sales

Written by: Chad Treadway https://cubecreative.design/blog/5-blog-topics-that-will-drive-traffic-leads-sales Can you think about the last...

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How To Turn Social Media Into Business Media

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Oct 3, 2019
2 min

How To Turn Social Media Into Business Media

Wondering how transform social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter into powerful marketing tools for your business? If you'...

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Sep 6, 2019
8 min

How Each Generation Shops in 2019

posted by: Salesfloor https://salesfloor.net/blog/generations-shopping-habits/ From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, each generation has its...

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Money Isn't Enough: 4 Incentives to Motivate Your Employees

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Aug 5, 2019
4 min

Money Isn't Enough: 4 Incentives to Motivate Your Employees

By Sammi Caramela, Writer | May 7, 2018 02:10 pm EST Time off and a hefty paycheck might sound like the way to employees' hearts. However...

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Family Business: Handing off the keys to the store to the next generation

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Jul 2, 2019
2 min

Family Business: Handing off the keys to the store to the next generation

Once the major financial hurdles have been addressed, handing a family business over to the next generation can be handled in a variety o...

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Faith-based business owners believe in business growth

Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

Jun 5, 2019
2 min

Faith-based business owners believe in business growth

Ask any entrepreneur what drives them to succeed, and you might be surprised to learn that money isn't always the top motivator - their f...

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerc

May 2, 2019
2 min

Which business stage are you in?

Every business goes through similar stages, no matter which industry it operates in. Knowing what stage your company is in can help guide...

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