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Other Added - Why Every Freelance Writer Should Join a Chamber of Commerce
If you are starting up a business, or trying to upgrade your look and feel, one of the things you have probably considered, or should have considered, is business stationary. There comes a point where sending out letters, bills, and advertisements on blank paper out of your fancy printer just doesn't cut the cake.One easy solution is to go to a professional. There, for just an arm and a leg, you can, if you're lucky, get something really fine. If you're lucky, and get a pro who also knows how to listen, you'll actually get something that fits you, and not just their idea of what looks hot or in fashion. But in the computer-heavy world, there is another opt
FYI, I quizzed my chamber representative about which meeting was more heavily attended. He said the Thursday afternoon one, by far. Eg, they have anywhere from 10-20 at the early morning meeting and anywhere from 30-70 at the Thursday afternoon meeting (I can personally attest to this because this is the one I attend every week).
b. Format: The meetings are very structured and productive. After a 15-minute "free-for-all" mingling session, the meeting is officially called to order. Each attendee gets 30 seconds to give a mini commercial about what they do (this alone has paid for my membership many times over).
Usually the attendees tell their name, company name, what they do and wha
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1. No Competition: I currently belong to two chambers of commerce, and have visited countless others as a speaker, seminar and/or networking attendee. You know what? I am usually the only freelance writer in the room. Yep, the only one!
It baffles me that more freelance writers (and editors, copy editors, proofreaders, copywriters, etc.) don’t join their local chamber. This is exactly where most of the “real money” (ie, commercial writing) is in freelance writing. What do I mean?
Chamber members are made up of businesses from the local community. Here you will find such diverse businesses as print shops, staffing agencies, real estate agents, insurance agents, mortgage brokers, catering services, marketing and graphic design firms, banks, etc.
What do they all have in common? Written material – lots of it – that they are usually passing around. This is a perfect chance to show them how you can make it better by redesigning/rewriting it.
Or, add a sales letter to it.
Or, create an e-book as a free giveaway for their clients.
Or, add timely content to their website.
Or create an e-newsletter to stay in contact with customers.
… the list is endless.
2. Prestige: Joining the local chamber says mounds about you as a professional. Not only do you get to meet and get to know the heart and soul of your local business community, you can use it in all of your promotional material.
By being a part of the chamber, you move beyond being “just” a freelance writer to being a certified business owner. In my experience, people do business with those they: a) know, b) like, and c) trust. The chamber builds all of these sentiments. How?
By being in front of the same group of people on a regular basis, you get to know them. Over time, this builds into a friendly (ie, likeable) relationship. Once people know and like you, getting them to trust you is the next logical step.
This leads to our final – and the most important – reason you should join your local chamber: referrals.
3. Constant Source of Business: With the above three sentiments in place, you can really maximize your chamber membership by getting members to do business with – and refer business to – you.
A First-Hand Look at How You Can Grow Your Business by Joining Your Local Chamber
I joined my local chamber solely for the networking opportunities. And I don’t mean just “regular” networking. My chamber has two dedicated lead sessions a week. This is the way it works:
a. Weekly Meetings: Two lead sessions a week – one early morning (Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.) and one late afternoon (Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.). This works well because if you can't do an early morning meeting, then you can catch a late afternoon one without fear that you've missed your chance to network for the week.
FYI, I quizzed my chamber representative about which meeting was more heavily attended. He said the Thursday afternoon one, by far. Eg, they have anywhere from 10-20 at the early morning meeting and anywhere from 30-70 at the Thursday afternoon meeting (I can personally attest to this because this is the one I attend every week).
b. Format: The meetings are very structured and productive. After a 15-minute "free-for-all" mingling session, the meeting is officially called to order. Each attendee gets 30 seconds to give a mini commercial about what they do (this alone has paid for my membership many times over).
Usually the attendees tell their name, company name, what they do and what
There are many types of retirement benefits as there are many types of agencies to choose from in taking care of your hard-earned money from years of working. The government itself empowers workers from receiving Social Security benefits based on the number of years of contribution and benefits you already have taken advantage for.Some of the types and sources of retirement benefits are outlined below:· Social Security Benefits · Disability Benefits · Private Savings · Veterans benefitsSocial Security BenefitsSocial Security allows more people to profit from its exclusive and wide-range benefits. It has long history of
What do they all have in common? Written material – lots of it – that they are usually passing around. This is a perfect chance to show them how you can make it better by redesigning/rewriting it.
Or, add a sales letter to it.
Or, create an e-book as a free giveaway for their clients.
Or, add timely content to their website.
Or create an e-newsletter to stay in contact with customers.
… the list is endless.
2. Prestige: Joining the local chamber says mounds about you as a professional. Not only do you get to meet and get to know the heart and soul of your local business community, you can use it in all of your promotional material.
By being a part of the chamber, you move beyond being “just” a freelance writer to being a certified business owner. In my experience, people do business with those they: a) know, b) like, and c) trust. The chamber builds all of these sentiments. How?
By being in front of the same group of people on a regular basis, you get to know them. Over time, this builds into a friendly (ie, likeable) relationship. Once people know and like you, getting them to trust you is the next logical step.
This leads to our final – and the most important – reason you should join your local chamber: referrals.
3. Constant Source of Business: With the above three sentiments in place, you can really maximize your chamber membership by getting members to do business with – and refer business to – you.
A First-Hand Look at How You Can Grow Your Business by Joining Your Local Chamber
I joined my local chamber solely for the networking opportunities. And I don’t mean just “regular” networking. My chamber has two dedicated lead sessions a week. This is the way it works:
a. Weekly Meetings: Two lead sessions a week – one early morning (Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.) and one late afternoon (Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.). This works well because if you can't do an early morning meeting, then you can catch a late afternoon one without fear that you've missed your chance to network for the week.
FYI, I quizzed my chamber representative about which meeting was more heavily attended. He said the Thursday afternoon one, by far. Eg, they have anywhere from 10-20 at the early morning meeting and anywhere from 30-70 at the Thursday afternoon meeting (I can personally attest to this because this is the one I attend every week).
b. Format: The meetings are very structured and productive. After a 15-minute "free-for-all" mingling session, the meeting is officially called to order. Each attendee gets 30 seconds to give a mini commercial about what they do (this alone has paid for my membership many times over).
Usually the attendees tell their name, company name, what they do and wha
Stating falsehoods as if they are absolutely true is another fun way to play with the audience during a public speaking engagement. However, you must make the statements obviously false by your words and your facial expressions. When you use this technique in this fashion, you don't want to leave any doubt in the audience's mind whether you are being funny or not.Deadpan expression, or keeping a straight face, is a good technique to couple with fake facts and statistics. Also, you should really, really sound like you are trying to convince the audience that what your saying is true. This overemphasis on the sound of truth also tells the audience you are ly
By being a part of the chamber, you move beyond being “just” a freelance writer to being a certified business owner. In my experience, people do business with those they: a) know, b) like, and c) trust. The chamber builds all of these sentiments. How?
By being in front of the same group of people on a regular basis, you get to know them. Over time, this builds into a friendly (ie, likeable) relationship. Once people know and like you, getting them to trust you is the next logical step.
This leads to our final – and the most important – reason you should join your local chamber: referrals.
3. Constant Source of Business: With the above three sentiments in place, you can really maximize your chamber membership by getting members to do business with – and refer business to – you.
A First-Hand Look at How You Can Grow Your Business by Joining Your Local Chamber
I joined my local chamber solely for the networking opportunities. And I don’t mean just “regular” networking. My chamber has two dedicated lead sessions a week. This is the way it works:
a. Weekly Meetings: Two lead sessions a week – one early morning (Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.) and one late afternoon (Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.). This works well because if you can't do an early morning meeting, then you can catch a late afternoon one without fear that you've missed your chance to network for the week.
FYI, I quizzed my chamber representative about which meeting was more heavily attended. He said the Thursday afternoon one, by far. Eg, they have anywhere from 10-20 at the early morning meeting and anywhere from 30-70 at the Thursday afternoon meeting (I can personally attest to this because this is the one I attend every week).
b. Format: The meetings are very structured and productive. After a 15-minute "free-for-all" mingling session, the meeting is officially called to order. Each attendee gets 30 seconds to give a mini commercial about what they do (this alone has paid for my membership many times over).
Usually the attendees tell their name, company name, what they do and wha
We’ve all had this experience: You login to your email account, excited to read messages from friends, relatives, co-workers, or your girlfriend perhaps. You view the link to your inbox, and it says you have five messages. Fervently, you open your inbox, your heart is racing, you sit up in your chair a bit, leaning forward closer to the computer as you get ready to enter a new dimension.What do you find when the page finishes loading? Well, you see a spectacular cornucopia of diverse, informative topics referenced in the “subject” for each email:“Erectile Dysfunction? Look no further – Viagra, 90% off!”“Get a 200 year mortgage!”“R
A First-Hand Look at How You Can Grow Your Business by Joining Your Local Chamber
I joined my local chamber solely for the networking opportunities. And I don’t mean just “regular” networking. My chamber has two dedicated lead sessions a week. This is the way it works:
a. Weekly Meetings: Two lead sessions a week – one early morning (Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.) and one late afternoon (Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.). This works well because if you can't do an early morning meeting, then you can catch a late afternoon one without fear that you've missed your chance to network for the week.
FYI, I quizzed my chamber representative about which meeting was more heavily attended. He said the Thursday afternoon one, by far. Eg, they have anywhere from 10-20 at the early morning meeting and anywhere from 30-70 at the Thursday afternoon meeting (I can personally attest to this because this is the one I attend every week).
b. Format: The meetings are very structured and productive. After a 15-minute "free-for-all" mingling session, the meeting is officially called to order. Each attendee gets 30 seconds to give a mini commercial about what they do (this alone has paid for my membership many times over).
Usually the attendees tell their name, company name, what they do and wha
SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION PROCEDUREEvery complaint will be thoroughly investigated. When a complaint of sexual harassment is received we will take the following actions:1. Question both parties in detail.2. Probe deeply for corroborative evidence.Here is what we are trying to determine with our investigation: Is the testimony of the victim internally consistent? Is the testimony of the accused internally consistent? Does each follow logically? Are both accounts externally consistent? Does the victim's account jibe with the testimony of witnesses? Does the accused's account jibe with the testimony of witnesses? Did the
FYI, I quizzed my chamber representative about which meeting was more heavily attended. He said the Thursday afternoon one, by far. Eg, they have anywhere from 10-20 at the early morning meeting and anywhere from 30-70 at the Thursday afternoon meeting (I can personally attest to this because this is the one I attend every week).
b. Format: The meetings are very structured and productive. After a 15-minute "free-for-all" mingling session, the meeting is officially called to order. Each attendee gets 30 seconds to give a mini commercial about what they do (this alone has paid for my membership many times over).
Usually the attendees tell their name, company name, what they do and what a good lead for them would be. Networking slips are put on the table and if anyone hears something from one of the presenters that may be a good lead for them or someone they know, then they fill out the lead form and it is passed to that person so they can follow up.
While the meeting is taking place, one of the Chamber employees copies the business cards of the attendees, which is dropped into a bucket when you first sign in. Before the end of the meeting, a copy of the business cards of all the attendees is then passed around to everyone.
This way, you have a permanent record of all attendees and their contact info. So, even if you have no need or leads for them now, if you happen to at a later date, you have the contact info.
I can’t tell you how much business this has brought me over the years.
Types of Projects I’ve Garnered Via My Local Chamber Membership
News and sales letters are the most common. However, I’ve also redesigned and wrote copy for websites, designed and wrote copy for brochures and postcards; designed business cards (business owners will ask for the most minute things sometimes); wrote e-books and pamphlets as free giveaways; press releases; business profiles; and more!
Most business owners belong to their chamber for years and years – because this type of networking really works. And just think how advantageous it is for a newbie starting out.
In another article, I’ll detail what to look for in a chamber before joining and how to get more than referrals from chamber members. Stay tuned!
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