online business joining a local chamber of commerce. This fee can be paid automatically by automatic debit using your PayPal credit card. As most online business owners know, memberships are very valuable to both the member and the organization, this one is no exception. Marketing your online business offline has never been easier.
Networking Opportunities — Chambers of commerce have many luncheons, after 5 meetings, and opportunities to network that are designed for members to exchange information and use each other's services. It is imperative that if you're going to join that you participate in the networking and social activities that are available to you. Time after time members who participate get more out of their membership than those who simply pay their monthly fee and expect miracles to happen.
Establish Credibility — Studies have shown that 64% more consumers are impressed by chamber membership and are more likely to purchase products and services from chamber members than non chamber members. Anytime you can create a sense of goodwill in your target market, you should do it. This is one of our least expensive ways to establish good will. You can also arrange a ribbon cutting ceremony that does not have to be at your house but can be at a rented venue, which is a way to get your story in the press.
Group Discounts — In some areas members have access to group insurance discounts and other group discounts that can mean a substantial savings for members. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are also inexpensive and affective as most chambers have "Chamber Packs" that go out monthly to all members.
Member to Member Discounts — Most chamber members will offer discounts to other chamber members, this could mean a substantial savings to you for supplies, advertising, computers and other products and services that you need. Additionally, you can offer discounts to members too, which means more sales for you.
It is clear that your local chamber has many opportunities for you to make your mark on your local community from being involved in ribbon cutting ceremonies, to having a link on their site to your website, to being asked to speak or teach a class. Not to mention the ability to hear your local movers and shakers speak, have nice dinners, and rub elbows with other business owners, and while you're marketing your online business offline, you're also supporting your local community.
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