The Chamber Blog

Are You Asking the Right Questions for Business Growth?

Growth isn't a passive process; it doesn’t just happen. Unfortunately, you don’t open a business and sit back and wait for it to grow. Businesses rarely go viral overnight and planning on doing so is like funding your retirement by playing the lottery every week. Business growth is a dynamic journey fueled by strategic thinking and insightful questions that help you see things in new ways. As a business owner, you're constantly navigating challenges and opportunities, not to mention the competition. But

Christina Metcalf

CTWP - Small Business Spotlight

CTWP: San Antonio’s Trusted Office Equipment Partner For over 40 years, CTWP has been a leading provider of business printing solutions, specializing in the sales, service, leasing, and rentals of copiers, printers, and multifunction devices. As an official dealer for top brands like Kyocera, Canon, Konica Minolta, Xerox, Brother and Wide Format blueprint printers.

Vivian Garcia

Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Seeing Results

Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Seeing Results! Has this ever happened to you? A brilliant idea sparks, you meticulously plan every detail, create beautiful spreadsheets, and envision the triumphant launch. Maybe you even practice a little Law of Attraction in your meditative practices each morning.

Christina Metcalf /Frank Kenny

Taproot Chiropractic & Wellness - Small Business Spotlight

At Taproot Chiropractic and Wellness, we’re dedicated to helping you and your family thrive. As the largest chiropractic clinic in the Bulverde/Spring Branch area, we deliver personalized care tailored to your unique needs. From the moment you walk through our doors, our goal is to ensure you leave feeling better—both physically and emotionally.

Vivian Garcia

Decluttering for Greater Productivity

The new year often brings a renewed focus on fresh starts and improved efficiency. Many of us are wondering how we might earn more, be more productive, and enjoy a better work/life balance. But as you’re committing to goals for the new year, consider that what your business may need is some decluttering. It’s time to channel your inner Marie Kondo and tackle not just physical spaces, but also digital files, outdated processes, and even stagnant strategies. The new year often brings a renewed focus on fresh

Christina Metcalf

How to Run an Effective “12 Days of Deals ” for Small Business Season

While the twelve days of Christmas are traditionally celebrated between December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 5 (the eve of the Epiphany), consumer businesses often celebrate with the “12 Days of Deals” observance where they offer a new deal every day for twelve days leading up to Christmas Eve (although any 12 consecutive days during Small Business Season works).

Frank Kenney

Holiday Gift Card Strategies for Small Business Season

Gift cards are the ideal gift during the holiday season. They’re a convenient go-to for customers. They always fit, are always in the right color, and they are an ideal gift for people you know well and people you’re just getting to know. Gift cards also make terrific employee gifts, thank yous and bonuses. If you have a small business, you should look at gift cards as a strategic tool—not just for boosting holiday revenue. Gift cards can also help you foster long-term customer relationships and assist you

Frank Kenny

How to Win at Content with AI

Christina Metcalf

25 Tips to Increase Foot Traffic for Your Business

You have a great business. You offer items/services everyone needs, yet you’re struggling to get people in the door. What can you do? You need traffic to increase sales, whether that’s online or in-person. If your business is struggling to bring in customers, you know that has to change if you’re going to survive. While there are many ways to improve your online traffic (search engine optimization, user experience, etc.), your physical business’ traffic is all about location.

Christina Metcalf

The Vital Role of Effective Marketing in Printing, Promotional Products, Apparel, and Signage

Marketing plays a vital role in creating brand awareness, and it is often the key factor in attracting and retaining customers. In the realm of commercial printing, promotional products, apparel, and signage, marketing is essential for businesses to stand out from the crowd and achieve their goals

Rhonda Zunker