TOP FIVE BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR GROWTH

Since the pandemic, a lot has changed with regard to how we operate and how we run our businesses. Working from home has become commonplace, but many businesses are still looking for ways to save but also grow. Free and low-cost resources for small businesses are hot commodities and hard to find. This is where we come in, and discover 5 business resources for growth. 


PODCASTS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Since the first lockdown back in March 2020, daily walks have become a thing of habit for many– instead of jamming out to your favourite hits on your walk, try a business-related podcast instead.

Our favourites include:

Harvard Business Review – this is a weekly podcast featuring leading business professionals as they tackle current issues facing the business climate, whilst offering you tips and anecdotes that you can apply to your own business. The podcast can be found on Spotify or their website!

Cornwall Chamber of Commerce – We could not mention podcasts without shouting about our own! Join Kim Conchie, CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, with some extraordinary Cornish guests as he talks about sustainability and business in Cornwall. 

Some of our outstanding members also offer free podcasts. 

Noodles & Doodles – PKF Francis Clarks’ Podcast, where in each episode they talk to someone who has built a successful business, finding out what drives them and what they have learned from their challenges along the way. Exploring transferable skills which you can apply to your business to assist your growth strategy.
Listen to the podcast here: Business Noodles and Doodles

Podcasts are an easy and free way to learn more about the current business environment with minimal effort. Many offer advice on how to grow your business and how to stay engaged with your target market, which will support your growth strategy.

TRY GRAMMARLY TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS

Whether you are sending emails to potential customers, copywriting or writing PR statements, using incorrect grammar is a simple and careless way of reducing your business's credibility and professionalism. Let’s be honest here; we’ve all been there! This is where Grammarly can help! A free online editor, Grammarly corrects grammar and the cohesiveness of your sentence structure, so when you are emailing customers or closing that multi-million-pound deal, you will not be undermined by any poor grammar. Grammarly can be downloaded and used as a plugin – allowing you to have perfect grammar whatever the situation.
 

SEO MADE SIMPLE. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE BY NEIL PATEL

What is SEO? (Learn SEO in 5 Minutes) (neilpatel.com)
 

WHY YOU SHOULD USE ANALYTICS

Often an overlooked tool – all social media sites offer analytics for your page. If you look past the superficial metrics (likes) and pay attention to engagement, click per action and time of day your followers are active – you can tailor your social media marketing to your audience! Of course, growing followers is great and getting lots of likes is excellent for your business growth but if none of this is turning into sales for your business then what’s the point?

By considering the analytics, your business can capitalise on what your followers want to see and what will make them purchase your product or service. Check out the FREE guide on how to fully understand Social Media Analytics.
 

FREE WEBINARS FOR BUSINESS

With a dramatic shift in our working lives, the number of online business webinars available has increased massively! At Cornwall Chamber, we offer a wide range of FREE informative, online webinars for our members to enjoy. As many of you reading this will know, the Chamber has some of the best businesses in Cornwall as members, who also showcase their amazing webinars on our member events tab on our website. So make sure to check out our website regularly and get booking! Discover our events calendar.
 
Looking beyond the fantastic events we offer, Eventbrite also offers free online webinars – simply just search for what you’re looking for and register for a free event! With thousands of live Webinars available, you will be sure to find a perfect fit for your growth strategy.

These five FREE resources should help form the springboard for your company’s growth by helping you master the foundations of SEO, Analytics and furthering your knowledge. Here at the Chamber, we recommend you take a customer-centric approach, and be patient and trust in the process of organic growth for your business. Our members also offer an array of free resources which are accessible via our website.

• Looking for a great deal? Try checking out our hot deals.

• Do you want to get in touch with other Chamber members to help grow your business? Check out our member directory on the Chamber website.

• Our members are constantly uploading news stories, ads and useful information that may help your business – you can view this in our news section.

• Make sure to also keep checking back on Chamber and member events, we are always uploading great events for you to enjoy!