{"id":90,"date":"2009-04-21T00:17:00","date_gmt":"2009-04-21T00:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/impactpossible.com\/voice\/index.php\/2009\/04\/21\/grow-your-business-without-spending\/"},"modified":"2017-06-20T16:16:20","modified_gmt":"2017-06-20T16:16:20","slug":"grow-your-business-without-spending","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/impactpossible.com\/voice\/index.php\/2009\/04\/21\/grow-your-business-without-spending\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow Your Business Without Spending Money and Time!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sound too good to be true?  Wait until you see what we have up our sleeves for our member businesses to help you survive and thrive in this economy.  We understand that as much as you\u2019d like to attend seminars and attend networking events, it\u2019s hard to justify leaving your business to grow your business.  We get it!<\/p>\n<p>In 2008, we launched BuyNWA, an initiative to support local businesses and stimulate the economy (visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.buynwa.biz\/\">www.BuyNWA.biz<\/a> for more information).  We promised phase two of BuyNWA in early 2009\u2026 here it is!  We\u2019ve launched half a dozen FREE new for our member businesses:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.      $$ BusinessConnect Tool<\/strong><br \/>We receive dozens of requests from individuals seeking catering, printing, meeting space, you name it.  Now those bids and requests will be online so YOU can respond!  Members and the public may fill out the BusinessConnect Request on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rogerslowell.com\/\">www.RogersLowell.com<\/a>, and requests are posted on our website and e-mailed to appropriate member businesses!  For more information: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/dxvfuc\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/dxvfuc<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>2.      <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com\/image\/A7156\/71563\/300_71563.jpg\"><\/a><strong> Member AID Videos<\/strong><br \/>No matter how much you\u2019d love to attend our seminars to help your business, you can\u2019t leave your business to attend, right?  Soon you\u2019ll be able to view online videos on advertising seminars, workshops and technology to benefit your business &#8211; stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.      <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scgsgenealogy.com\/images\/announce.jpg\"><\/a><strong>Member News<\/strong><br \/>You\u2019ve got exciting news, and you want to tell our other 2,010 member businesses!  Let everyone know about a new office, an open house or a prestigious award!  Member News updates are posted online, and links are sent to our 2,750 weekly e-mail recipients.  For more information on submitting news or to read current news: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/cwp9ym\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/cwp9ym<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>4.      LinkedIn<\/strong><br \/>Use the fastest-growing online professional network in the world to build your business and show your credibility \u2013 link to the Rogers-Lowell Chamber profile!  People are more likely to do business with chamber members, and you can benefit from our connections!  Members, join our group here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groupRegistration?gid=1823711\">http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groupRegistration?gid=1823711<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.   Twitter<\/strong>  <br \/>It\u2019s a little cutting edge, but the possibilities are endless.  Follow the Chamber\u2019s \u201ctweets\u201d on Twitter, and stumble on new connections and ideas in the process!  Trust us, you have to try it to understand it!  <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/RLACC\">http:\/\/twitter.com\/RLACC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.   Chamber Blog<\/strong><br \/>Wait, you&#8217;re already onto this!  Follow informal, conversational posts on our newest efforts and ideas through the Rogers-Lowell Chamber blog.  What\u2019s in it for you?  Up-to-the-minute information and a chance to give us feedback on what works, and what else you need to succeed!  <a href=\"http:\/\/rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com\/\">http:\/\/rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>That was a lot to process, wasn\u2019t it?  Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re confused or overwhelmed \u2013 we promise, it\u2019s all easier than it sounds!  Just call us and we will (slowly!) walk you through all of these new membership tools.  We\u2019re also offering free workshops to explore these topics.  For more information, contact Beth Stephens (479.619.3192 or <a href=\"mailto:beth@rogerslowell.com\">beth@rogerslowell.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sound too good to be true? 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