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How to Grow When It’s Slow is another Blog Series brought to you by the Acadia Parish Chamber. “Imagine,” suggests business expert Cameron Herold, “if you train your employees on interviewing, train them on effective meetings, train them on an email management, train them on time management, or if you could really work on skillRead more

If you expect to have any kind of influence in your company or in your industry as a whole, the first step is to show up. This means getting involved with your work community and going the extra mile in terms of the effort you give your assignments. The more you can put yourself outRead more

Storytelling is a major buzzword in the marketing industry these days, and it is an aspect of promoting your business that you cannot afford to ignore. Rather than focusing your marketing efforts on promoting your products or services, the new business model requires telling the story of your brand to help your customers feel connectedRead more

One of the best ways to communicate doesn’t involve talking; in fact, it is quite the opposite. We are talking about the importance of listening. Think about the last time you really felt heard. Chances are, the person you were speaking to wasn’t scrolling through their phone or busy doing other things, but instead gaveRead more

Spoiler alert! Long-stemmed red roses continue to be the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find beautiful alternatives. Whoever you are purchasing flowers for this Valentine’s day, there are many other popular flowers to choose from! Valentine’s Day gifts including flowers, chocolate, and jewelry have been exchanged for centuries.Read more

Maybe you’ve heard the value of word-or-mouth advertising; according to Nielsen ratings, 92% of customers trust their friends’ and family’s recommendation over traditional advertising. That doesn’t mean you can simply sit back and assume that the quality of your product is so much better than your competition’s that customers will be raving about it toRead more

When many people think of persuasion, images of sleazy, unscrupulous salespeople often come to mind. While it is true that their methods can be quite persuasive, there are other ways to convert others to your way of thinking or doing things without them feeling as though they are getting ripped off. In the persona ofRead more

Everyone likes to save money. Some save it in an account; others save it under the mattress. But, you can save money while actually spending money! Sounds a bit counter-intuitive right? Well, we here at the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce would like to show you this wonderful way of saving money. If you haveRead more

They say that you only get one chance to make a first impression, and nowhere is that more important than in the retail industry. You’ll need to draw customers into your store from the moment they step foot inside, and this requires care and attention to detail when planning the entrance to your shop. HereRead more

Leadership comes in many forms, from those who inspire dedication and support to those who rule through fear and intimidation. A true leader is someone who can command those under them without having to resort to extreme tactics. Many great leaders share some common traits, so work to improve these qualities in yourself to establishRead more