As business owners, we tend to live and breathe our business. However, sometimes crises hit in other areas of our lives. How we manage our energy and attention in these times can make or break our business. Recently, my father, who lives in Europe, was unexpectedly diagnosed with a terminal illness. This meant talking to family and caregivers during my most productive … [More]
Do Your Employees Have Your Back? Create a Culture of Engagement.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to take a month-long vacation from your business and know that your employees were taking care of everything the way you would? Imagine relaxing on a beach or sightseeing through Europe and not checking your text, emails or phone messages because your employees have your back! According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report, only 30 … [More]
Women Business Owners Benefit from NAWBO Mentoring Program
Each year, the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners has provided one of the Valley’s only business mentoring programs that is designed and facilitated exclusively for women business owners. Hundreds of women have benefitted as mentors or mentees. Mentees develop a business plan, learn from experts in the community and form masterminding … [More]
How to Make Air Travel Less of a Pain
Air travel can be tough. Between schlepping bags, the mental duress of contending with possible schedule changes and the actual time stuck in a seat, flying can definitely be a pain. If your life involves cross-country or international travel, you are already keenly aware that 5 to 15 hours in a cramped seat can definitely cause some discomfort. A recent flight to and from … [More]
NAWBO Members Are Driving the Economic Growth of Phoenix
Three members of the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners are part of the elite group of the top Women-Owned Businesses as named by the Phoenix Business Journal. Each Phoenix business owner learned early in her career that women do business differently from their male counterparts. Rosaria Cain, Robin Orchard and Ginger Clayton recently shared … [More]
Top Ten Tips for Creating Your Business Plan
Why should you have a business plan? A business plan provides clear objectives for well-planned business goals and strategies to be met to ensure financial success. It also provides reassurance to lenders and investors that requested funds are being used appropriately to meet these goals. Below are ten tips to guide you through the process of developing your business … [More]
2018 Business Woman of the Year
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recognized three finalists and announced the winner of the 23rd annual Business Woman of the Year award at the recent 2018 Leadership Conference & Expo. The award recognizes an individual’s excellence in their chosen field and demonstrated leadership within the community. The award honors those who serve as a positive role model to others and … [More]
New Faces at Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Ariyanna Norman Hired as Marketing and Event Coordinator The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has hired Ariyanna Norman, an Arizona State graduate and event enthusiast, to serve as the Marketing and Event Coordinator. Norman will use online platforms and graphic design to promote the organization’s initiatives and assist with the creation and execution of events. Norman graduated … [More]
2018 Business Excellence Award Finalists Announced
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is excited to reveal the finalists for the 2018 Business Excellence Awards! The awards honor one small business and one large business that serves as a positive role model to others and is active in the Tempe community. Each finalist has a strong business mission and an impressive history of giving back. The winner in each category will be … [More]
Tempe Chamber Members Support Sustainable Business
The Pledge was developed to help businesses learn how to reduce waste, energy and water usage and to develop sustainable purchasing programs. With the launch of this program over a year ago, the goal of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce is to help make businesses and the communities in which they operate more resilient and sustainable. This comprehensive online resource and … [More]
New Brand for Tempe Chamber of Commerce
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of their refreshed logo and updated mission statement as part of the evolution of the organization’s new brand. The Chamber has grown and evolved over the years, and most recently launched a new website and member management technology. Keeping in line with the forward momentum, they have refreshed their logo to … [More]
Why Is LinkedIn Such a Valuable Sales Tool for Prospecting Leads?
I have been sales prospecting for leads since I was knee-high to a duck. From an early age, I was always networking, pitching, etc. I like to think it was my father’s influence in car sales that had something to do with that! It wasn’t a surprise when I began my own career in sales, but I wanted to be different. I wanted to do something that no one else in my industry was … [More]
Will Skipping Sleep Cost You?
Most of us first try skipping sleep in order to meet a deadline. “Pulling an all-nighter” is a time-honored test of a teenager’s steely resolve to procrastinate on studying for a test, finishing a research paper or writing a lab report. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. One thing is for certain: A long nap ends up on the docket for the next day. For adults in the … [More]
Liability Insurance: What Is It and Who Needs It?
We have all heard the words “Insurance” and “Liability,” maybe even “Property and Casualty,” but what does it all mean to business owners? Investopedia says it well: “Liability Insurance is any insurance policy that protects an individual or business from the risk that they may be sued and held legally liable for something such as malpractice, injury, or … [More]
Legislative Efforts Promote FinTech in Arizona
Arizona’s leadership in financial technology (FinTech) is becoming increasingly apparent. In March, Arizona became the first state to enact a regulatory “sandbox” under HB2434 that allows emerging companies in FinTech, blockchain and cryptocurrency to grow their respective innovations without stringent regulations. This sandbox grants these types of businesses the opportunity … [More]
Time for an HR Check-Up! Invest Time in Evaluating Your Technology
According to a 2016 Global Human Resources Information Services study by Mercer, HR departments’ human resource information systems (HRIS) are antiquated, disparate and redundant — something the human resources professionals in your business have probably been trying to tell you. So how do HR professionals choose and implement newer and better systems to do the work of the … [More]
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office – and Other Lies You’ve Been Told About Leadership
As a young professional who worked diligently to quickly move up the ranks, I learned much about leadership with the fast-forward button firmly pressed. I often say that while experience is life’s hardest teacher, it is definitely the most effective. When I reflect upon some of the advice and life lessons I collected along the way, I realize that there are a quite a few lies we … [More]
Improved Hiring, Better Retention, Happier Healthier Employees … and You Just Saved Money
“The doctor can see you now.” These words have taken on a significant change in meaning with the advent of telemedicine. While telemedicine has been present for more than 20 years in some capacity, it has only been in the last five years that telemedicine has gained attention on the healthcare delivery stage. For those of you who have experienced telemedicine as a patient, … [More]
