Member Support - Lander Chamber of Commerce

Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail — and How to Avoid Them

by Lander Chamber | May 23, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Member Support, US Chamber Tips

Small businesses fail at an alarmingly high rate. Here’s how to mitigate the risks that all new ventures face. By adopting a “lean and mean” cash flow mindset, ensuring steady demand for your product, and tapping skilled leadership, you can ward off the...

Winning Back Lost Customers: Smart Strategies to Reignite Trust and Revenue

by Lander Chamber | May 21, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Member Support

Reacquiring a customer is up to 5x cheaper than landing a new one Personalized communication and data-driven offers rebuild loyalty Solving past issues signals integrity and earns second chances Consistent follow-ups turn past silence into renewed revenue A structured...

Why Your Team Isn’t Getting It (Even When You Think You’re Crystal Clear)

by Lander Chamber | May 13, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Member Support

Many leaders mistake communication for clarity—assuming once it’s said, it’s understood Misalignment often stems from inconsistent messaging, assumptions, and cultural “static” True clarity requires shared understanding, structured communication, and...

19 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round

by Lander Chamber | May 8, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Member Support, US Chamber Tips

Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources during Small Business Month and throughout the year. Trying to keep costs down? There are plenty of free business resources online. —...

Four Key Reasons to Preserve the Deduction for State and Local Business Taxes

by Lander Chamber | May 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Business Public Policy, Chamber Blog, Member Support, US Chamber News

Limiting the deduction for state and local business taxes (B-SALT deduction) would significantly weaken the pro-growth reforms of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Policymakers must preserve this essential feature of our federal income tax system. In December 2017, Congress...

The Referral Revival: 5 Proven Ways to Get More Word-of-Mouth Without Ever Asking

by Lander Chamber | May 5, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Member Support

Wow your customers. Exceptional service sparks natural buzz Seed the idea. Subtle cues make referrals more likely Give to get. Reciprocity drives more introductions Make sharing easy. Equip clients with shareable content Recognize your champions. Public thanks...