Posts by jmorales
AI for Small Businesses: Practical Steps to Boost Efficiency and Customer Engagement
AI tools are revolutionizing small businesses by boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and enhancing customer engagement. Start by identifying bottlenecks in operations or customer experience, then explore AI tools tailored to your needs. Begin small with solutions like chatbots for customer support or AI-powered scheduling tools to save time and resources. ~ 764 words —…
Read MoreMember Connection: January 15, 2025
The Mesa Chamber brings you a weekly Member Connection blog with recent newsletters and updates from Chamber members! Our mission is to connect members and keep them informed with what businesses in the community are up to. Member News & Updates The Political Week in Review by Dorn Policy Group Find incredible bargains while supporting…
Read MoreEmpowering First-Time Leaders: 5 Steps to Build Confidence and Success
516 words ~ 2.5 min. read Transitioning to a leadership role for the first time can feel like stepping into uncharted territory. New leaders often juggle internal doubts, unclear expectations, and team dynamics—all while striving to prove themselves. While the challenges are real, taking a focused, practical approach can help first-time leaders navigate this transition…
Read MoreMember Connection: January 8, 2025
The Mesa Chamber brings you a weekly Member Connection blog with recent newsletters and updates from Chamber members! Our mission is to connect members and keep them informed with what businesses in the community are up to. Member News & Updates Join Apache Wells Country Club for their Saturday Night Dance with Kevin Todd. Buy…
Read MoreMember Connection: January 3, 2024
The Mesa Chamber brings you a weekly Member Connection blog with recent newsletters and updates from Chamber members! Our mission is to connect members and keep them informed with what businesses in the community are up to. Member Newsletters Keystone Natural Family Medicine: Free New Patient Visit in January When You Join the Membership Gateway…
Read MoreMesa Buckhorn Elks Fundraiser
About the Fundraiser Dine at Red Robin in Superstition Springs on January 16! Red Robin will give 20% of food sales back to the Mesa Buckhorn Elks, who are raising funds to benefit Carson Jr. High. Simply show this flyer or mention the fundraiser to your server and they will have your sales counted. Date:…
Read MoreCAP December 2024 Meeting Recap
CAP, December 10 – Business Partners Talk About the Benefits of Benefiting Others Mesa has “impossible” tasks this coming year, including homelessness, and this meeting of Community Action Partnership (CAP) focused on the partners who work with our community of nonprofits, helping us all achieve the impossible. Recently Chamber Member “Meineke Mike” Jackson collaborated with…
Read MoreBudget-Friendly Marketing: Growth Tactics for Small Teams and Tight Budgets
472 words ~ 2 min. For small businesses, competing in today’s fast-paced market can feel like an uphill battle—especially with limited marketing budgets. However, with the right mix of creativity, strategy, and resourcefulness, even the smallest teams can make a big impact. Here’s a roadmap to stretch your marketing dollars while driving growth: 1. Leverage…
Read MoreMaximizing Efficiency: Tools and Techniques to Boost Team Productivity
727 ~ 4 min. read In today’s competitive business environment, efficiency is essential. For small teams, productivity gains often come from working smarter, not harder. This guide provides practical strategies to streamline workflows, prioritize tasks, and maintain a motivated workforce. Clear Communication & Goal Alignment Effective communication is the cornerstone of productivity. Project management tools…
Read MoreFive Strategies for Leading Through Emotionally Charged Times
In emotionally charged times, strong leaders adopt flexible strategies to help teams stay focused and grounded. Here are five ways leaders can support employees through change and uncertainty — or any time outside events disrupt the workplace. 473 ~ 2 min. read Managing teams through stressful news cycles, like after an election, can test any…
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