
Starting a business is more than just having something to sale. There are a lot of components that are needed to start a business. One of the most important aspects of starting a business is the people you surround yourself with. Entrepreneurs need to connect with like-minded individuals to really make their business grow.
If you arenât sure where to start, here are five ideas to jumpstart your business connections:
1. Go to business seminars. Attending events that specialize in whatever it is you are selling, or your career path will expand your knowledge and outlook in that field. As a freelance writer, I want to perfect my craft and make sure that Iâm able to do everything. I may go to a grant and proposal writing seminar or a technical writing seminar. Places such as these are where I can meet others who are in my fieldâand they can give knowledge on how to advance my writing career.
2. Join workshops with like-minded individuals. We are in the day and age where there is a business conference, womenâs empowerment group, and a brunch for everything. There so many events being hosted locally for you to come out and connect with people.
So, what are you waiting on?
Even if there are no options locally, plan for one nearby. Living in a big cityâor close to one, there is always some sort of event going on that will help you get out and connect with people. Use hashtag searches on social media and other search engines to find events you are interested in.
3. Join a business Facebook page. One of my favorite Facebook groups to date is Brand, Build, & Launch. It is full of information and full of people who are creating and have created different businesses. You can pose a question in the group and I promise you someone will have insight or an answer for you. I also love how everyone in the group is so willing to help one another instead of being completely stingy with information.
4. Build relationships. Donât just network with people to ask for a favor. Itâs tacky and comes off like youâre a user. Build genuine relationships with people and have conversations about your similar interests, roles, and careers. If an opportunity presents itself later, great! But you canât go into relationships expecting to use someone or have the âwhatâs in it for me?â attitude.
5. Find a mentor. Find someone who doesnât mind giving you information that would help you to the next level. Mentors are always great because they have knowledge about that field and can see where we can improve when we canât see it ourselves. Itâs always great to have some to learn from and someone to encourage growth.
These are just a few things that Iâm trying to advance my career in writing. Iâm starting to see improvements in my business and weâre growing slowly, but surely.
What are some techniques you have used to help your business grow?
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