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Start off the New Year RIGHT! Business Tips for 2014! The New Year is a great opportunity to realign your business for success. *Build an engaging social media presence. Today’s consumers spend a large amount of time interacting on social media with friends, family and brands. Make a calendar to plan a steady flow of posts and remain engaged with your followers. Don’t hesitate to share information and ask questions in your post that will prompt a response from consumers. *Know your financials & set goals. To grow a sustainable business, understand how your business is growing. Know where every dollar goes.
Know where you are going and what you need to achieve! BE IN THE KNOW! *Be smart about customer service. Every customer deserves a response. Pay attention to feedback- including social media. Empower your employees to handle customer situations. This leads to a sense of responsibility and a higher level of customer service. Get close with customers. Listen to their input and act on what you learn. *Business website Create a clean website with mobile capabilities. An increasing number of consumers are using mobile
devices. Having a user-friendly mobile website is a valuable asset. *Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce is a resource that when used properly can provide beneficial opportunities for your business. The chamber is a way to connect with fellow business people, share ideas and provide support and encouragement. Make it a resolution to start off this New Business Year Right! eMarketer reported that 24% of small businesses have integrated social media in a structured way into their business.
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Letter From the Director Start off this New Year with a fresh mind for your business. New Year’s Resolutions come in all shapes and sizes. Make a resolution for this year to be the best business year possible. Set goals and plan strategies to achieve those goals. Set a budget for your business and know your expenses and revenues in detail!
In order for any size business to grow it has to increase its customer base via new products and services. Strive to produce better or new services/products to retain your current customers and reach new ones. The Chamber wishes you much success in 2014. - Mike Robertson Executive Director
New Members Papa John’s David Chastain 1449 7th Street S Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-9700
Handy TV Appliances Ricky Hayes 2001 7th Street North Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-9451
Byrd Plumbing Terry & Jennifer Byrd 12995 Co. Rd. 24 Verbena, AL 36091 205-217-2123 Chilton County Chamber Newsletter
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Upcoming Events February 1 9am-12pm : Senior Connection Health Fair and 5K Run & Walk February 4 at Noon: Monthly Chamber Luncheon Clanton First United Methodist Church. February 6 at 5:30pm- 7:30pm : 4th Annual Flutter Event Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center Clanton Conference & Performing Arts Center March 4 at Noon: Monthly Chamber Luncheon Clanton First United Methodist Church. Guest Speaker: Jimmy Parnell Lunch $10
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Frou Frou Frocks Dress Consignment Rentals & Sales Salon Services
601 2nd Ave N. Downtown Clanton 205-299-7755 www.froufroufrocks.com froufroufrocksal@gmail.com facebook.com/froufroufrocks Come see what we have to offer!! We rent and sell formal dresses and tuxedos, including pageant, prom, wedding and other occasion dresses. We accept your previously purchased dresses on consignment and rent or sell them for you. We also have a full service salon to meet all your family hair care needs, including cuts, colors, perms, set and style, and specializing in pageant hair and make up. You can call Hailey Calloway at 205-688-6470 or Jessica Kenner at 334-518-0837 facebook.com/hairbyhailey facebook.com/just-jessica Spray Tan with Mrs. Jacque offered in the privacy of our salon, full body spray only $25! You can contact her at 205-217-2393 or facebook.com/spraytanwithMrs.Jacque Rachel’s Ric Racs & Alterations has just joined our team to offer custom clothing, monogram, applique’, and ALTERATIONS for all types of clothing. We also sell Oragami Owl Living Lockets and Initial Outfitters Jewelry and Gifts.
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Board of Directors Jannette Brasher President Mutual Savings Credit Union Tommy Glasscock Vice President LeCroy Career Tech Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Peggy Hall Chairman of the Board RealtySouth
Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources
Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care
Chris Millard Allstate
Kevin Corley Grace Fellowship Church
Lee Helms Lee Helms Associates
Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council
Stephen Dawkins The Clanton Advertiser
Janice Hull Hull & Russell, P.C.
Kurt Wallace State Representative
Van Forrester Alabama Power Co.
Debbie Jones Peoples Southern Bank
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