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In the inspired and inspiring Chandler Arizona">Chicken Wing Guide to Small Business by Chandler business coach and business consultant Stuart Preston at My Business Advisors, where different types and stages of business were described in terms of the different sauces available for Buffalo chicken wings, many concepts were identified to help categorize your own business and gauge its level and potential for success. The sauces discussed were suicide, hot, medium, mild, and honey BBQ.

However, Teriyaki, though acknowledged as a common kind of wing sauce, was disregarded because of its lack of authenticity to traditional Buffalo wings. As accurate, worthwhile, and enlightening as the Chicken Wing Guide to Small Business is, perhaps Teriyaki sauce was overlooked too quickly.

Teriyaki sauce is an exotic, sweet, tangy sauce that is extremely popular among wing lovers who don’t mind breaking away from the traditional, authentic Buffalo chicken wing flavors on a regular basis, or simply on occasion when they feel like a change.

The sauce itself is a traditional Japanese concoction used frequently when cooking chicken. Therefore, it took some taste and ingenuity to take the sauce one step further and marry it with chicken wings.

A teriyaki business, therefore, is one that isn’t afraid to break away from the norm and find something new, sweet, and tangy, to produce a product or service that will be popular among people who are looking for something different, or a change of pace.

Teriyaki businesses are ones that have effectively found their niche in the marketplace by taking a popular product or service, and changing it with taste and style to cater to a unique, specific market. They understand their marketplace and their place inside of it, and aren’t afraid to bend the rules on occasion when they see an opportunity opening up.

These businesses are frequently very trendy, and are constantly evolving with the changing needs, tastes, and desires of their customers and prospective customers.

Indeed, The Chicken Wing Guide to Small Business is onto something… and so are Teriyaki businesses!

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 Tuesday marks the 6th anniversary of the tragedy that ocurred on September 11, 2001. In memory of the thousands of innocent lives that were lost on that day, and the lives of those family members and friends whom here remain, we extend our thoughts and prayers of compassion.

We know that you, the families affected by this tragic event, will never be the same again, but we pray you take some comfort in knowing that there are many people in this great country that share in your grievance and are proud of your indomitable spirit in the aftermath of this event.

From the Chamber Community in Chandler Arizona, we extend our love and sympathy to all of you.

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Chandler Business Owners, you may already know that there are thousands of Restaurants and Cafes in Chandler Arizona, but did you know that there is only ONE Country Cottage Café and Gift Shop?

This is true! The people of Chandler Arizona found it tucked away in Olde Town Market Square. They say this is the “perfect” gathering place for good home cooking, just like grandma used to make.

If you are doing business in Chandler, you know you need a great breakfast to start off your morning and a filling lunch to see you thru the day. No problem, because the Country Cottage Cafe and Gift Shop is open Mon-Sat from 9:30 to 5:00 for Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon Tea serving up good home cooking.

Lynda Halls, Owner of this unique and charming Chandler Café offers her patrons a memorable dining experience, through the cozy atmosphere, the warmth of the staff and the delights of the delicious food. From Hearty soups made fresh each day, and a variety of salad blends with dreamy dressing, to chicken, tuna, turkey, and roast beef sandwiches served with “Grandmas” baked beans, to satisfy your lunch appetite. Combine that with the beverage of your choice, followed by a delectable dessert, and you’ll find your day at this Chandler Café didn’t dent your pocketbook!

Chandler Café’s such as Country Cottage Cafe and Gift Shop are rare, and here we boast one of Historic Chandler’s Downtown Hidden Treasures.

In fact, one unique aspect of the Country Cottage Café and Gift Shop in Chandler, is the Chair Holder’s Circle. These are special Chairs belonging to our own Chandler Small Business Owners and Chamber Members, painted and decorated to advertise their individual companies. Owner Lynda Halls promotes their businesses by having the chair and their business cards available to her customers.

So remember, for a tucked away, cozy and quaint gathering place that offers you a a memorable dining experience and good home cooking just like grandma used to make, join us for Breakfast, Lunch or Tea at the Country Cottage Café and Gift Shop.Chandler Small BusinessChandler Small Business

The Chandler Chamber Community site is not only a website, but it’s also a business card for companies throughout the Chandler area. It provides Chandler Arizona, with a single source for locating all of the different kinds of companies they need to find. Just like having a Chandler rolodex of business cards sitting on your desktop.

Like traditional business cards, the Chandler Chamber Community website allows businesses of all sizes to spread the word about the products and services that they offer, all in one convenient place.

Furthermore, all of the Chandler Chamber Community members are actually on one business card. The Chandler DigiCard is a digital business card that allows all community members to include their own unique video presentation on one business card that links back to the Chandler Chamber Community website when it is played in a recipient’s CD-ROM drive.

To make sure that members get the very most out of the business card experience, the Chandler Chamber Community digital business card (DigiCard) is distributed monthly among thousands of targeted members of the community.

Therefore, not only will the people of Chandler Arizona know about the business card website, but they will also receive information about the specific businesses that they’re looking for, with lots of different options to choose from:

• Watch the video business cards of the individual company
• Use the provided link to the Chandler Chamber Community to view the company’s profile
• Find out other ways to communicate with the company, such as the telephone number, fax number, and website URL.

From the information given with the digital business cards, customers can make purchases directly through the company, or use the online store at the Chandler Chamber Community website, which is a full-service “department store” that includes all participating members of the community.

With the Chandler Chamber Community business cards, members receive exposure that they’d never otherwise see without much more time and a complete marketing department.

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For over 15 years, Chuck Bongiovanni has worked with seniors and their families in finding Elder Care Solutions. Everything from elder law to assisted living placement, he’s helped thousands through frustrating and trying times of their lives. Recently, Chuck started a company to draw attention to and prepare employers for an ever growing issue…The Employed Caregiver.

Now, Employee Eldercare Solutions introduces their newest value-added service geared toward Chandler Chamber businesses and the elderly families of their employees. Many company principles are not consciously aware that at any given time 20% of their workforce may be dealing with a family caregiving issue. The majority of these workers do not share this with their employer.

The impact on employers is even more astonishing…

Statistics show that the average $15.00 an hour employee cost an employer $1,880 a year due to eldercare-related issues (absenteeism, workday interruptions, unpaid leave, replacement costs, reduction in hours).  The good news is that studies also reveal that employers who provide Eldercare resources for their employees experience an increase in worker productivity. With Employee Eldercare Solutions’ Employee Eldercare Hotline, you as the employer can be on the better side of those statistics, because it’s not IF your employees will use this benefit…it’s WHEN.

The Employee Eldercare Hotline has risen as one of the most popular value-added benefits offered by Employee Eldercare Solutions and it is FREE to Chandler Chamber Businesses for their employees ($120/yr value)!  

How it Works:

The Employee Eldercare Hotline utilizes a toll free number where employees call to hear 25 different pre-recorded topics including elder law, caregiver issues and much more.  Best of all, employees can choose to speak to a live Eldercare Advisor and even schedule a face-to-face meeting to discuss options available to them, all at NO COST to the employee ($80 value).

What makes our program work for employers is the proper implementation and on-going promotion of this value-added benefit. In order for employers to maximize employee productivity and reduce eldercare related costs they follow and implement strategies such as acquisition of posters, envelope stuffers and brochures to distribute among the employee population. Employers can also utilize direct mail, check stuffers or email to convey the Eldercare program information to their employees.

Employee Eldercare Solutions provides all the materials, articles, and other information that employers may need to supply to their workforce. Employee Eldercare Solutions will also work with companies in the customization of the literature to emphasize that company’s sponsorship in the Eldercare Hotline program.

If you are an employer, you could benefit from the Employee Eldercare Hotline program offered by Employee Eldercare Solutions. Simply call or email Account Executive Dave Butler (480-430-9024) today to start helping your most valuable resource…your employees.Chandler Small BusinessChandler Small Business

Agape Auto Warranties – not your average warranty company!

Agape Auto Warranties of Chandler is one of the newest Members of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and the ChamberCommunity Online. Although they were inducted in early 2007, Agape Auto Warranties has been in business since May of 2004, having developed a solid customer base in Arizona and across the United States.General Manager Mike Calozza, a New York native, spent over 30 years in the automobile industry wearing various hats; from Salesman to Office Manager and working with Auto Warranties - Mike did it all. However, the time had come in his life where he wanted to make a change and enter into a business venture of his own.

In May of 2004 he launched Agape Auto Warranties with a friend and business partner. He wanted to start his own warranty company to give the consumer a fair and honest product without the same huge mark-up as the dealerships.

Destiny played the right deck of cards when Mike met his now wife Tracy, at a downtown restaurant called La Stalla, where she worked, and when Mike’s partner left the business a year later, Tracy joined her husband to assist with sales in May of 2005.

“With all of Mike’s experience, we have several different warranty companies that we can write for. So it gives our clients a huge benefit of customizing the perfect warranty to suit their needs.“ Tracy says candidly.

Tracy’s 26 years of experience in customer service, retail, hotels and restaurants also gave her a great edge in servicing the new-found clients of Agape Auto Warranties and created an unbeatable business partnership with her husband. Then they brought on Edithe Knighton to the team to manage the front office and introduced their new part time salesman,
Chuck Miller.

In the early days, Agape Auto Warranties of Chandler was on the internet competing with all the other warranty
companies for business and today they continue to do so and succeed at it because of their expertise and those little things that make Agape different from the rest.

First, Agape is a Christian company who believe in always doing the right thing for their clients.

“One of our clients asked about the name Agape, and we explained we are a Christian company and thus, the name Agape means God’s pure love. Although he said he was not religious, he appreciated us having “the fear of God” and felt very comfortable purchasing from us.” says, Tracy.  

Second, Agape Auto Warranties has several different warranty plans available to match their clients with the best coverage for their vehicles based on the year, make, model, and mileage; so, they research all companies to ensure they will match their client with the best price and best coverage for their money. Additionally, with Agape Auto Warranties, a client is able to transfer or cancel a warranty without penalty.

Agape also services their clients through education and customer service. All Agape customers know exactly what they are purchasing, so there are no surprises or disappointments down the road. Once Agape sells a warranty, they remain available to their clients to answer any questions that might come up.

Tracy says, “If you purchase from some other broker and have questions or problems, they will not help you. We are always here and try to help our clients in any way we can.” Tracy attributes a lot of recent success of Agape Auto Warranties to not only the Internet but to the network of people she has come in contact with by having joined the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. Even The Vehicle Inspection Bureau in Mesa is offering Agape’s warranties to their customers.

“Joining the Chandler Chamber of Commerce has been a real blessing for us. We have made many new friends, shared referrals, advice, and suggestions to help with our business. I only wished we would have joined earlier.”  recalls, Tracy.

Clearly, Agape Auto Warranties is a cut above the rest in this fast-paced industry. They remain true to their clients
from the start and have an integrity and professionalism that stretches beyond their business and into the friendships they build.

Click here to find out more about Mike and Tracy Calozza of Agape Auto Warranties in Chandler . You can also call them locally in Chandler at 480-223-0180 or Nationwide Toll Free at: 888-242-7380. Chandler Small Business Product ReviewsChandler Small Business Product Reviews

Business consultants in Chandler Arizona can provide you with the specialized expertise you’ve been looking for to improve your own company. Sometimes, there are changes that need to be made in your business, but unfortunately, you have a biased view of how things are run, so you may be unable to spot these changes yourself. That’s where a business consultant – also known as a business coach – comes in.

It is important to find someone local, as they will best understand your needs and your market. Therefore, a Chandler business consultant is your very best option for a tailored experience.

Chandler business consulting is one of the best investments that an entrepreneur can ever make. What you pay for these talents is far outweighed by the short- and long-term benefits.

There is no specific time that is best for you to use a business consultant in Chandler. In fact, from the day you start up your business to the moment you sell it or retire, a business consultant’s advice and assistance can be invaluable to maximizing your successes.

Of course, if you want a Chandler business consultant, you need to know how to find the one that’s right for you. The best way to really know who is best for your company is to seek out recommendations or find one who is a part of a legitimate, reputable organization such as the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

Once you have a prospective Chandler business consultant in mind, your next step is to phone that individual, or set up a meeting in person so that you can describe your business situation in greater detail. A good business coach will do this meeting for no charge, as they are hoping to match with you as much as you are hoping to match with them. If the consultant requires a fee for this interview, move on.

For example, Stuart Preston , Chandler business consultant, offers 15 years of experience, membership in the Chandler Chamber of commerce, and holds free meetings by phone or in person so that you can get to know him and decide if he is the right person for your business. This is what a good quality, reputable business coach is all about.business coach business coaching business consultant Business consultants Chandler business consultant Chandler Small Business Stuart Preston MyBusiness Advisorsbusiness coach business coaching business consultant Business consultants Chandler business consultant Chandler Small Business Stuart Preston MyBusiness Advisors

Genetics are commonly discussed by the media these days. From the human genome project to genetically modified foods, we are learning how to use more of the potential of genetics with each passing day.

The information obtained from all this research is not only interesting, but it also has tremendous possibilities for helping in the prevention and cure of diseases. Further to this, many scientists see the ability to create – or grow – new teeth in the not-too-distant future.

In fact, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has already been studying such a concept. Associate Dean of the Dental School, Mary MacDougall, PhD and her team of colleagues have been looking into the dynamics of the formation of teeth, and have conducted lab research toward eventually growing human teeth.

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IN A PREVIOUS ISSUE of my newsletter, Business Alert I wrote that “systems beat goals, every time.” That sparked considerable interest and requests to say more about this. The key is that goals are a ‘destination’ or target in the future. Systems involve automatic, daily actions to get us there.

Two of America’s great 19th century industrialists, Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller, both grew up poor, lacked formal education and yet built colossal empires. They were roundly criticized but each achieved extraordinary success in their respective fields.They were the two richest men in the world, and they prided themselves on working very little! Rockefeller often took naps during important Board meetings, and went home for lunch and a nap every day. Carnegie rarely worked more than three hours a day. The key to their amazing success was not hard work, brilliance, education or ‘luck.’ The key is that they were each able to develop systems and organizations that created enormous wealth.The same is true today. Bill Gates did not create Microsoft by being a brilliant software engineer. He built Microsoft by devising systems and partnerships that made his software indispensable around the world.Remember his early vision of a “computer on every desk?” Well, look at your desk! The fact is, that too many people are trying to create beauty while surrounded by chaos.They are trying to achieve wonderful goals, but their energy and focus are on running errands or “swatting mosquitoes.” It’s very hard to achieve great things when you are swimming up stream all the time!

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