A power team is a group people of complementary professions. They work with the same clients, but do not take business away from each other.

curated from an article by Barbara Bauer of SCORE.
 
Promoting your business can be difficult when it comes to gaining the attention of your targeted audience — it’s tough cutting through all that clutter and noise. In addition, costs associated with marketing your business can be quite expensive. But it doesn’t have to be if you leverage your marketing resources by forming a marketing partnership with another small business.

With the pace of our economy’s growth continuing at a crawl, many small businesses find value in the formation of marketing partnerships. Pulling resources from outside your business can result in substantial savings associated with promotions such as graphic design, printing and postal list rental costs. Forming a marketing partnership with another organization is also a great way to generate new sales leads.
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​Barbara Bauer is a SCORE Frederick certified mentor and is a principal with MedMarket Intelligence LLC.

SCORE is a nationwide volunteer network of 330 chapters dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses. SCORE Frederick provides free and confidential business advice and mentoring to startup businesses and to established small businesses. SCORE Frederick also offers workshops for both startups and established businesses. For details, visithttp://www.scorefrederick.org or call 240-215-4757.

By Giselle Aguiar, AZ Social Media Wiz

Before I answer that question, let me answer: Do I need a blog on my website? 

The answer is YES if you want to: 

• Become known as an expert in your field
• Drive traffic to your website
• Get on the first page of Google search
• Increase brand awareness
• Offer useful information to potential customers
• Generate quality leads

Google is looking for fresh, relevant content written for the human reader. 

That’s blogging! 

Sponsored by North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and Phoenix Business Journal, the Institute of Communications presents three marketing experts giving you all of the information you need to survive and even thrive in any economy at its "Money Saving Marketing Secrets to Growing Your Business for Less" event on March 13, 2013.

If you are determined to not be a victim in uncertain times, this seminar is for you!

Speakers Sandy Cowen, Ed Phillips and Ryan Parker will help attendees:

• Double or even triple your sales by applying five key principles
• Identify what you're really selling, something most businesses don't do.
• Develop powerful communication techniques to motivate your team
• Learn how "Walking the Talk" adds to your bottom line
• Learn how your website can work for or against you
• Learn how to attack your competition at its weakness, not its strength
  

DETAILS:
Cost: $99/per person (*Discount for North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Members - contact the Chamber office at 602-482-3344 to obtain the discount CODE)
Event Date: 03-13-13
Event Time: 12:30-5:30 pm
Location: Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 West Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

For more information, call 480-648-5599 or download the event flyer. To register for the event, visit http://www.iocseminars.com.

Pictured are some of our newest members receiving recognition at the January 8, 2013 Business Resource and Networking Luncheon held at Moon Valley Country Club.

Want to join this happy group? Click the JOIN NOW. Not ready to join, but want to learn more? Get to know us at one of our upcoming events where guests are always welcome. Visit our Events Page for details. 

Join the Chamber for its monthly Business Resource Networking Luncheon series on the second Tuesday of each month. Hear from speakers in a number of different fields speak on a variety of subjects and enjoy the opportunity to network with fellow business owners and community members. On February 12, our guest speaker is Gray McQuarrie, author of Change your DAM thinking - How to Design a Company that FLOWS and GROWS. The topic for the lunch: "The Solution to Any Business Problem is ALWAYS Within Your Four Walls."

R.S.V.P. online to attend this informational and engaging luncheon. For additional information, please contact the Chamber office at 602.482.3344.

We hope to see you soon!