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As a business owner, one of your primary goals is to continue to fill your pipeline with new business. One of the most cost-effective ways to do this – particularly for a smaller business – is through networking.
“How can I do a better job of gathering new business and new prospects in today’s market?” Indeed, the simplest answer is that you need to build and sustain a network.
Networking groups pay off handsomely in terms of referral business, so make the most of every single meeting and avoid wasting time - especially in the following ten ways.
As you take a look at the networking groups you may be participating in, think about the links or relationships you have formed with the individual members.
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Many modern businesspeople understand the value of word-of-mouth and business networking strategies, but few look to actively drive word-of-mouth in their sales efforts.
There is truly an unlimited supply of referrals! This may surprise you, because most people who are new to referral marketing or who have had trouble getting referrals tend to believe that they must fight hard for a limited supply of good referrals.
Like so many good ideas, actually doing networking is harder for many of us than reading about it. And, unfortunately, most networking discussions and articles stop far short of the "how".
Networking is critical to the success of the growth of a small business. But for many, networking is something that is a chore rather than a must-do activity. Understanding your networking personality and that of others can be the key to success.
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