Wednesday 12 August 2009

3 Other Places to Go to Network

If you're looking for another 3 places to go to network for your business, then you will want to read this article. The 3 places that you should consider are Professional groups, Places where you're out and about, and Special interests group as these are all great place to network. After reading this article you should be able to add another 3 top places to your list of places to be networking for your business.


First stop should be your Professional groups like your local Chamber of Commerce. This is a private membership and thus you are required to pay to become a member, but the benefits of the membership exceeds the cost. So put your membership to use! This is a great place to network as you will surely meet same business-like minded people and entrepreneurs alike as yourself. Your local Chamber of Commerce also holds their own networking events for you to attend to. They also might have specialty network associations, like for women - the Women's Chamber of Commerce, or for Asians - Asian Chamber of Commerce.


Second great place to network is where you're out and about, like the Airport for instance. Everybody travels and most everyone loves travelling! Especially many business men and women travels so you're sure to find a potential customer in the airport. The cancellations and delays of flights could serve as an opportunity to strike up a conversation with people as you already have something in common, a delayed flight!


Last on the list of place to network is within your Special Interest group. Join a club that you are passionate about or that you enjoy doing, like for example your local baseball club or even reading club. So pick something you enjoy or any of your hobbies and join a local club for it. This is a great place to network as you share a similar interest to everyone in the club. Thus striking up a conversation is easier and more relaxed this way. It is easier to establish a relationship and friendship in this relaxed manner which can also lead to business transactions.


Do you see what I mean about networking in other places other than networking events that could prove as great opportunity place to network? Most people simply weren't aware of these other places and they stick to networking events only to get business, but everywhere you go IS an opportunity to get business so keep that in mind. After reading this article be sure to check out your local Chamber of Commerce group, the Airport, and join a Special Interest group you also enjoy doing. Why wait tomorrow and not start right now to get more business today!