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Keeping our members informed on the region, best business practices, and marketing. The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting articles from members to post as blogs on the Chamber’s website. These should contain useful information relevant to your industry and might solve a problem member companies may be having or alert members to and describe a new trend. You will get by-line credit for writing the article and we encourage you to include a brief bio about yourself and your business or organization. These are not intended to be a sales pitch. All articles must be approved by the Chamber staff before they are posted to the website. Depending on the number of submissions, we reserve the right to schedule articles for later postings. If you have questions or would like to submit an article contact Nick Sharps at nick@garrettchamber.com or (301) 387-5237.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Lessons from Amazon You Should Apply to Your Business

Whether you like it or not, the mega-retailer is influencing your customers. Its search and suggestions are impacting buyer expectations. Their insanely speedy delivery (especially in urban areas and locations where they have warehouses) has now made it easier to order online and have it delivered than it is to go and pick it up. With Amazon, it’s a love-hate relationship. And if you’re in competition with them, we already know which side of that argument you are probably on. But still…There are things you

Christina R. Metcalf

Thursday, February 20, 2020
The Do's and Dont's of an Effective Business Apology

Have you ever had to say you’re sorry? Sometimes it’s difficult to even when you’re in the wrong. From apologizing to an employee you've overlooked to a customer who didn't receive the experience you wish they'd had to a public relations snafu, the need for a business apology is bound to happen.

Christina R. Metcalf

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