Prepare and Manage Employee Turnover
I've had several conversations with staff and customers about problems resulting from the turmoil of our labor market. In April and May of this year alone a record 8 million people quit their jobs either voluntarily or otherwise. The labor force participation rate was 61.7% in July 2021, 1.7 percentage points below the level in January 2020, before the pandemic and the economic recession. Business owners are also dealing with supply chain issues and the busy holiday season is here as well. While I can't
Tina Wolfe
Shop Small Too Big For Just One Day
In 2010 American Express launched Small Business Saturday in an effort to encourage consumers to buy locally and help sustain their economy. The campaign has been a huge success since its inception and we in McDowell are on board to help our residents find local vendors to celebrate Small Business Saturday not only on one day, but all year long!
Tina Wolfe
How to Observe "Support Your Local Chamber" Day
Wednesday, October 20th is Support Your Local Chamber Day and we are putting the focus on our members, because, they are the chamber! Our members are the reason we work each day to support them, connect them, and advocate for them. Find ways to celebrate!
Tina Wolfe
Adapting To A Changing Workforce
Since Covid-19, the shutdowns, and the subsequent Federal recovery efforts, I’ve been keeping up on the job market, nationally and here in McDowell. And I’m not just reading the news stories and taking note of the job numbers. I’m talking to our members, I’m seeing them struggle to find workers, posting their jobs on our website, and reading their job postings.
Tina Wolfe
4 Insider Tips For Business Success
Every business needs a solid plan that outlines the road to success. Once the plan is written, what steps should you take next? How can you avoid making mistakes? You can go it alone and get answers by making actual mistakes. Or you could save yourself a little headache and hassle by aligning with an organization like the McDowell Chamber of Commerce and implement the tips below.
Gloria Martinez
McDowell Offers Ample Opportunities for Celebrating Earth Day!
Tina Wolfe
Pricing Strategies That Help Grow Your Business
There are 7.7 billion potential clients out there in the world. And although that number obviously decreases exponentially with each business, the point is, we can’t possibly serve everyone, everywhere. More important than cost of goods or competitor pricing is how well you know your target audience and how much they value your services or product.What every business needs to consider when establishing pricing for its product or service offered. Follow these five tips to determine the value of the products
Tina Wolfe
Small Businesses Need No-Strings-Attached Access to Funds — Here’s a Smart Option
The pandemic has had a profound effect on small businesses across the country. Seven months after the onset, resilient businesses have slowly begun accepting customers back into their shops, but things are by no means back to normal. Fewer customers and tighter local restrictions means less sales, with three-quarters of small businesses reporting that COVID-19 has caused revenues to dip. The lack of normal sales activity is exacerbating the delicate cash flow balance small businesses must regularly strike —
Small Business Trends
The Most Important Things I Learned in 2020
I recently came across a fantastic article in Success Magazine where they asked their readers to share what was the most important thing they learned in 2020. Their answers will perhaps resonate with many of you as you reflect on a pestiferous period.
Tina Wolfe
Why Creativity is Crucial to Survival in Chaotic Times
We need complexity to navigate complexity. I call this the chewing gum method. You know: what's the best way to remove a wad of chewing gum that you've just stepped into from the bottom of your shoe? More chewing gum! The same goes for navigating complexity. Apply creativity, a complex system, to navigate these complex times.
Natalie Nixon
