Member Tips
It’s Time to Really Start Talking Cybersecurity
At the risk of sounding like Chicken Little (you know the one who runs around talking about the sky falling) the current global “go-ings on” are the closest we’ll ever get to advanced warning that cybersecurity is something every business needs to worry about. Big or small, selling globally or just in your tiny town,…
Read MoreThis Week’s Tip: Ways to Promote Your Event
Do you have an event or promotion coming up? There are several ways to spread the word to get people there. Here are a few free or inexpensive options to consider: Submit your event to the Terrell Chamber online calendar of events. These events appear on our website, in our weekly email newsletter, and on our…
Read MoreTip Tuesday: 80/20 Rule for Social Media
Do you follow the 80/20 rule for social media posts? 80% of what you post should be educational, entertaining or something of value for your audience. Only 20% of your posts should be self-promotional. Posts that are not about your business tend to get more engagement, which helps your content reach. It also helps ensure…
Read MoreMember Tip: Spotlight Your Business
For a couple of years now we’ve been spotlighting member businesses in our bi-monthly Chamber Spotlight newsletter. That publication is produced and distributed by the Terrell Tribune. In that format, we can only Spotlight a few at a time. So this year we began weekly Facebook Spotlight posts. This allows us to share member businesses’…
Read MoreMember Tip: Join our Private Facebook Group
Did you know we have a Facebook Group exclusive to Chamber members? The members-only, private group was created as an additional way for us to communicate with our members about upcoming networking opportunities, membership benefits, community events, and other membership-related items. It also allows you to ask business-related questions of the group (i.e. what accounting system do…
Read MoreMember Tip: Submit Hot Deals & Promotions
Do you have a special promotion you want to spread the word about? Or perhaps you’d like to offer a special deal to fellow Chamber members. It’s simple to do! You can submit your “Hot Deals” through the Member Information Center. Once approved, they’ll appear on our website and in our weekly email newsletter. View…
Read MoreMember Tip: Setting up a Facebook Page for your Business
Do you have a website for your business? Maybe a website is cost prohibitive or not necessary to reach your target audience. A Facebook Page for your business may be the perfect way to establish an online presence. Here are a few reasons to consider setting up a Facebook Page for your business: It establishes…
Read MoreMember Tip: Make Valuable Connections
Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of being a Chamber member is the ability to meet and connect with others in the community. You never know when you may meet your next customer, partner or employee. There are several different opportunities to meet and network with fellow Chamber members: Monthly Board Luncheons — this…
Read MoreMember Tip: Sharing New Items
One of the most common requests we get is to share news items from members. Anything from event sponsorship or vendor opportunities, press releases, or company announcements. The best way to share your news with other members is to submit it as a news item in the Member Information Center. By doing so, your…
Read MoreMember Tip: Manage Your Online Directory
As a Chamber member, your business is listed in our annual printed directory, as well as our online directory. In the last month alone, the online member directory has been searched 8,422 times. Year to date searches total 28,030. That’s a lot of people looking for Chamber member businesses! Your basic listing includes the…
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