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Marketing

• SWOT Analysis - A Picture of Your Business
• Website Strategies - November 2004
• Purse Power - December 2004
• Developing and Refining Your Product - April 2005
• To Trademark or Not - June 2005
• Increase Sales, Advertise Online - Oct 2005
• What's Your Unique Business Idea? - Dec 2005
• Boost Your Online Presence - Feb 06
• Analyzing the Market Environment - April 06
• E-mail Tips for Keeping Customers - June 06
• Signage - July 06
• Developing a Mission Statement - Sept 06
• Packaging and Pricing Your Product - Nov 06
• Market Research - Jan 07
• Who Is Your Target Buyer? - Mar 07
• Matching Distribution to Your Goals - May 07
• Press Releases - July 07
• Building a Successful Marketing Plan - Sept 07
• Coupons and Rebates - Dec 07
• Advertising Checklist - Feb 2009

Human Resources

• Management is Such a Farce!
• Professional Coaching as a People Tool - Nov 2004
• The Do's & Don'ts of Interviewing - Dec 2004
• The Importance of Human Resources - March 2005
• Virtual Teams -- Future or Fad? - Nov 2005
• Workers Compensation - Dec 2005
• Retirement Plans for Small Businesses - Jan 06
• Employment Law Posters - Feb 06
• Preemployment Questions - April 06
• How to Check References - June 06
• Why Good Employees Leave - July 06
• Who is an Employee? - Sept 06
• How Do You Publicize a Job Opening? - Nov 06
• How to Hire a Good Sales Rep: A System Proven to Work! - Jan. 07
• How Do You Make the Hire? - Mar. 07
• Managing a Culturally Diverse Staff - May 07
• Rules for Your Workers - July 07
• Screening Job Applicants - Sept 07
• How Do You Do a Background Check? - Dec 07
• Writing a Job Advertisement - Feb 2009

Business Tips

• Save on Energy Costs at your Business
• Is Price an Issue? - January 2005
• Low Cost Marketing & Design - February 2005
• Picking the Right Password - June 2005
• Recycling Your Obsolete Computers - October 2005
• Does Your Business Need an Estate Plan? - Dec 2005
• Letting Employees Use Your Vehicles - Feb 2006
• Firewalls Protect Your Computer - June 2006
• Prevention Is Paramount: Addressing Employee Theft - July 2006
• Fight Phishing: Don't Get Hooked by Fake E-Mail - Sept 2006
• Protect Customer Information: Data Security Should Be Standard - Nov 2006
• Selecting the Right Accountant - Jan. 07
• Tax Consequences of Buying a Vehicle - Mar. 07
• Tips for Effectively Managing Credit - May 07
• Business Facilities Outside the Home - July 07
• Handling Customer Complaints: Turning Dissatisfaction Into Revenue - Sept 07
• Born to Be an Entrepreneur?: Infuse Your Business With a New Spirit - Dec 07
• Benefits of a Written Business Plan - Feb 09

Legal

• Basic Bankruptcy Overview
• Practical Pitfalls - November 2004
• A Long Ride To Court - March 2005
• FMLA and Maternity Leave - June 2005
• Dividing Marital Property - October 2005
• Holiday Shopping - Dec 2005
• Hiring a Lawyer - Feb 06
• Melanie's Law - April 06
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms - June 06
• Massachusetts Mechanics Liens - June 06
• Costly Landlord Mistakes - Sept 06
• Small Business Debt Collection - Jan. 07
• Avoiding an IRS Tax Audit - Mar. 07
• Safety in Your Workplace - May 07
• Your Payroll Tax Obligations - July 07
• Fair Credit Reporting Act - Sept 07
• Small Necessities Leave Act - Dec 07
• New Child Support Guidelines for 2009 - Feb09

Health

• Don't Let Your Back Get out of Whack - November 2004
• Flu Prevention Tips from NVMC - December 2004
• Forgiveness for Your Health - March 2005
• Stop Dreaming About Quality Sleep - April 2005
• The Well-Adjusted Golfer Plays Without Pain - July 2005
• Have a Splitting Headache? - October 2005
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Dec 2005
• Slipping on the Ice - Feb 2006
• Backpack Misuse Leads to Chronic Back Pain - Apr 2006
• Working Stiff - June 2006
• Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer - July 2006
• The Beat Generation - Sept 06
• Shoulders Straight - Nov 06
• Functions Of Sleep: Are You Deprived? - Sept 07
• 'Tis The Season - Dec 07
• Staying Fit Through the holidays - Dec 08

Home Base

• Homeowners Insurance Tips - December 2004
• Tips on Paying for College - April 2005
• Discuss Finances Before Wedding - June 2005
• Consider Combination of 401(k) and Roth IRA - August 2005
• Make Sure You Have Disability Protection - Oct 2005
• Be Prepared for Unexpected Disasters - Oct 2005
• Charitable Giving Pays Off - For Everyone - Dec 2005
• Do You Need Long Term Care Insurance - Feb 2006
• Warm Your Insides Fast! - March 2006
• Help Your Children Become Smart Investors - June 2006
• Take Steps to Avoid Investment Scams - July 2006
• What Can You Expect if Inflation Heats Up? - Sept 2006
• Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies - Nov 2006
• Consider Benefits Before Changing Jobs - Jan 07
• Financial Tips for New Parents - March 07
• Financial Tips for Newlyweds - May 07
• Put (Financial) Independence Day on Your Calendar - July 07
• Are You Prepared to Help Aging Parents? - Sept 07
• Investments Can Make Great Holiday Gifts - Dec 07

Chamber "U" is a web resource center designed to provide relevant and useful information. Its contributing authors are business practitioners offering information, knowledge and advice based on their education, training and business experience.

If you are a member of the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce and would like to be a contributor to Chamber "U", please email your request for consideration to director@nvcoc.com

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