​Create a Memorable Identity

​Consistent branding allows businesses to create a unique and memorable identity that stands out in a crowd. Having a consistent logo, color scheme, and messaging across different platforms, leaves a lasting impression. This repetition reinforces the company's values, mission, and products/services, making it easier for consumers to recall and associate with the brand.

Build Trust and Credibility

Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, including the one between a brand and its customers. Consistency in branding demonstrates professionalism and reliability, assuring customers that the business is committed to delivering quality products or services. When a brand consistently delivers on its promises, customers feel more confident in their purchasing decisions, leading to increased brand loyalty and advocacy.

Enhance the Customer Experience

Consistency extends beyond visual elements; it also includes the overall customer experience. From the moment a customer interacts with a brand's website or social media presence to the final purchase, maintaining consistency ensures a seamless journey.

Achieve Effective Communication and Marketing

Consistent branding simplifies marketing efforts. With a clear and established brand identity, businesses can craft cohesive marketing campaigns that resonate with their target audience. Whether it's through social media, email marketing, or traditional advertising, consistent branding ensures that every message aligns with the brand's core values and positioning.

​Consistent branding is not merely a marketing buzzword; it is a strategic imperative for businesses aiming to succeed in a competitive marketplace. Building a memorable identity, earning trust and credibility, standing out, delivering an enhanced customer experience, and cultivating brand loyalty are all key benefits of maintaining consistency

QuickBooks:
When it comes to managing finances, QuickBooks is a go-to app for small business owners. It simplifies accounting tasks by offering features like invoicing, expense tracking, payroll management, and tax calculations. With real-time data synchronization across devices, intuitive reporting, and seamless integration with other software, QuickBooks saves time and ensures accurate financial records.

Slack:
Communication is key for any business, and with Slack it's simple! Slack is an app designed to enhance team collaboration and communication. It offers real-time messaging, file sharing, and integrations with other tools, facilitating seamless communication within your organization. With dedicated channels for specific teams or projects, direct messaging, and the ability to integrate various apps, Slack helps streamline communication and boost productivity.

Mailchimp:
Email marketing is a powerful tool for small businesses to engage with customers and drive sales. Mailchimp simplifies email marketing campaigns by providing pre-designed templates, automated workflows, and segmentation features. It allows you to create professional-looking emails, track campaign performance, and build customer relationships, all in one easy to use platform.

Shopify:
For small businesses looking to establish an online presence and sell products or services online, Shopify is the place. It offers an intuitive interface, customizable storefronts, secure payment gateways, and a range of marketing tools. With Shopify, you can easily set up an online store, manage inventory, process orders, and track sales, enabling your small business to reach a wider audience and increase sales.

Canva:
Visual content is crucial for engaging customers and creating a strong brand identity. Canva is a graphic design app that enables small business owners to create stunning visuals, including social media posts, flyers, presentations, and more. With its drag-and-drop interface, extensive library of templates, and a wide range of design elements, Canva empowers everyone, even non-designers, to produce professional-quality graphics for free.

HubSpot:
​HubSpot is an all-in-one marketing, sales, and customer relationship management (CRM) platform. It provides small businesses with the tools to manage leads, automate marketing campaigns, track customer interactions, and analyze data. With features like email marketing, lead nurturing, contact management, and sales funnel tracking, HubSpot helps small businesses streamline their marketing and sales processes all in one place.

In the digital era, small businesses have the opportunity to leverage powerful apps to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and achieve growth. The apps mentioned above, including QuickBooks, Slack, Mailchimp, Shopify, Canva, and HubSpot, are just a few examples of the many options available. By carefully selecting and utilizing the right apps for your specific needs, you can empower your small business, save time, and focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional products or services to your customers while driving success in a competitive marketplace

• Energy savings, energy project consultation, and rebate opportunities through our partnership with Community Energy Advisors
• A second option for workers’ compensation group rating through Hunter Consulting (in addition to our partnership with Sedgwick) to help businesses save up to 53% on their workers’ comp premiums

Any business that joins during our Membership Drive will receive 50% off their 2023 membership dues, 25% off their 2024 membership dues (if paid by 7/25/2023), and free event registration for select upcoming Chamber events, including our New Member Meet & Greet on July 28.
 
Interested in helping us reach our goal? Here are a few ways you can help:

• Tell your fellow business owners and managers about our organization and your experience as a Chamber member. Word of mouth is still an excellent way to spread the word about what we do! An example Facebook post and letter/email is available for you to use – just follow this link.
• Share the Chamber website with other businesses. This is a great place for potential members to learn about our initiatives and projects and also to learn more about joining the Chamber.
• Encourage your business contacts to join us for an upcoming event. We have plenty of events in the next few months where interested businesses can learn more about the Chamber and how a membership can help them.

​We look forward to sharing our progress with our members at the end of July. Happy Membership Drive month!

Berry Digital Solutions is “not your average website company,” according to their website. Websites are how they have built their brand, and they say a good website is the foundation of any successful business. Over the years, they have grown into so much more – a company of complete digital marketing solutions. Berry Digital offers 4 types of services: Website Development, Social Media Services, Content Creation and Paid Advertising. Each service covers a wide range of topics and the team makes sure to go above and beyond what most other companies can provide. They offer free brainstorming to any business or organization, which is a great way to talk through goals with someone who understands the difficulties of trying to run and market their own business. Berry Digital Solutions makes marketing easy for their clients.

According to Berry Digital, becoming a Chamber member has allowed them to network with small businesses in Logan County and better understand their needs. They have been able to connect with local leaders and business owners and are following their own advice, which is “Get to know your community, start to build a network and surround yourself with people that will help you grow.” With over 200 local clients, Berry Digital has worked hard to connect local businesses to their community. For the past two years, Ryan has even been selected by Google to represent Ohio small businesses in Washingtion D.C. There, he has talked to Congress about data privacy laws and proposed legislation that could be daunting for small business owners. You can find more information about Ryan’s visit to the Capital on their website blog, as well as other tips, tricks and advice on various digital marketing topics.
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Over the past year, more than 1.8 million users have visited Berry Digital Solutions’ websites. That number now includes the Logan County Chamber website, which was recently given a makeover. Not only did the Berry Digital team refresh our website, but they have also given us practical advice on how to reach more people with it! The Chamber team is very appreciative of how timely and thoughtful Berry Digital has been during this transition. Ben Vollrath, Chamber President, states “Ryan and his team made it easy for us as they built the Chamber a new website. They are creative, responsive, and treat you like you are their highest priority.”