About Megan Totka

Authored 4 articles.

Megan Totka is the Chief Editor for Chamber of Commerce. Chamber specializes in helping SMB's grow their business on the Web while facilitating the connectivity between local businesses and more than 7,000 Chambers of Commerce worldwide. Megan specializes in reporting the latest business news, helpful tips and reliable resources and provides advice through her column on the Chamber blog.

    Articles

  • 7 Powerful Ways to Empower Your Employees

    Features, November 09, 2016

    If you own a small business and manage other people, one thing you have to realize is that the success of your company depends on the success of your team. This is one reason why more and more businesses are working to find the top employee incentives that promote peak performance. Investing in your employees is an investment in the future of a business.

  • 5 Things You Need for Your Small Business Infrastructure

    Features, September 02, 2016

    When you first start a business, you have your work cut out for you. Not only do you have to figure out if you have a viable product that people will actually pay you for, but you have to also find your customers, manage administrative tasks and deal with your staff, if you have one. Get started by building your infrastructure with this important checklist.

  • Big Questions Every Business Plan Should Answer

    Features, October 24, 2013

    Every small business needs a business plan. It’s an essential document that’s not just for start-ups and expansions – because a great business plan can serve as a road map for your company and help you make the right adjustments when things go wrong. Your business plan should be a living, breathing portfolio that evolves along with your company.

  • 5 Ways Your Business Can Beat the Summer Slump

    Features, August 01, 2013

    It’s the dog days of summer, and your small business might be starting to feel like a ghost town. Everybody seems to be working shorter days, or on vacation, or just not ready to shift gears from browsing to buying. You may be thinking of throwing in the towel, but your business doesn’t have to suffer from a summer slowdown.