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Satisfaction vs. Loyalty | Turning Customers to Promoters

By Jules Broussard | Advocacy, Blog Series, Business Growth, Business Help | Comments are Closed | 2 February, 2021 | 0

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

The Servant Leader’s Guide to Persuasion

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Help, Community Leadership | Comments are Closed | 29 January, 2021 | 0

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

Best Items to Grab On Sale at the End of the Season

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Buy Local | Comments are Closed | 27 January, 2021 | 0

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

Designing the First 15 Feet of Your Store!

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Growth, Business Help | Comments are Closed | 26 January, 2021 | 0

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

5 Signs You’re a Community Leader | Leadership EXCEL

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Help, Community Leadership, Education | Comments are Closed | 25 January, 2021 | 0

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

Why It’s Important to Buy Local First

By Jules Broussard | Business Help, Buy Local | Comments are Closed | 21 January, 2021 | 0

When you shop local, you do far more than get the items that you want quickly and conveniently. Buying local actually stimulates the economy in our community, helps benefit local schools and charities–and it even helps the environment! Here are some of the many reasons why it’s important to shop and buy locally: Buying LocalRead more

How A Minimum Viable Product Can Help Test Your Next Big Idea

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Growth, Business Help | Comments are Closed | 21 January, 2021 | 0

Have a great idea for a business? Wondering how to test out your product-without risking everything? If so, you might want to develop a minimum viable product (MVP)-a “version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort.” Simply put, this approachRead more

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    • Membership Directory
    • Member Login
    • Member Spotlight
  • News & Events
    • Chamber News
    • Events Calendar
    • Networking Events
    • Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
    • Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner
    • Golf Classic
    • Acadia Parish Honors
    • Small Business Saturday
    • Prosper Acadia
  • Economic Development
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    • Small Business Toolkit
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    • Site Development
    • Facts & Figures
    • Quality Living
    • Relocation Information
  • Leadership EXCEL
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  • STAY IN TOUCH
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