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Friday, March 13, 2026
About 1 in 5 new businesses don't make it past year one — and by year ten, fewer than 35% are still operating. Most of those closures trace back to the same handful of avoidable decisions.Starting Without a Plan — Either Kind
A business plan forces you to articulate who your customer is, what it costs to reach them, and how you compete. Without it, every major decision happens reactively. A ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, March 09, 2026
Small businesses can reclaim significant time and reduce operational costs by systematically automating repetitive tasks — scheduling, invoicing, document routing, and follow-up. In the Twin Cities metro, where small businesses compete alongside some of the Midwest's largest corporate employers, that gap carries real weight: according to a 2025 ITIF report, U.S. small and medium-sized businesses ...read more
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Entrepreneurs and small business owners share a common ambition: to turn an idea into a resilient, growing enterprise.
Yet success in entrepreneurship is rarely accidental. It is the result of disciplined execution, continuous learning, and deliberate positioning in the market.The Foundation: Clarity Before Growth
Before revenue targets and marketing tactics, there must be clarity. ...read more
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Friday, January 23, 2026
For many businesses across the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce community, a media kit is more than a polished collection of documents—it’s a visibility engine that helps organizations communicate clearly, build trust, and show up when journalists, partners, and event organizers need reliable information fast.
Here’s what this article covers:
Why a media kit matters for brand credibility ...read more
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Friday, September 05, 2025
Growth is a goal for every small business, but when it happens quickly, it can feel overwhelming. Hiring, operations, customer expectations, and finances all shift rapidly — and without the right strategies, the very growth you worked so hard for can put your business at risk.
This article explores proven approaches, tools, and resources to help entrepreneurs navigate rapid scaling while ...read more
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Thursday, July 03, 2025
Employee expectations around benefits are shifting fast. Gone are the days when a standard health plan and a 401(k) were enough to win loyalty. Workers are demanding more than perks; they want support systems that reflect how they actually live and work. From mental health accommodations to financial relief, employers are rethinking how they show up for their teams. The stakes are high: the ...read more
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Monday, March 24, 2025
A thriving community starts with opportunity—and you can play a key role in making that happen! If your business is hiring, we encourage you to share your job openings on our website. By doing so, you’re not just filling a position—you’re investing in local talent, empowering your neighbors, and boosting our local economy.
Why Hire Local?
Keep Money in Our Community: Local employees spend ...read more
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Imagine walking into your beauty salon, the air abuzz with the hum of happy clients and confident stylists, all while knowing that your business is financially thriving, not just surviving. This dream can be your reality with the right financial strategies in place. Running a beauty salon transcends the art of making clients look and feel fantastic; it’s an intricate dance of balancing budgets, ...read more
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Monday, April 29, 2024
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features:
Content Summarization and ...read more
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