You've got that great idea. You no longer will be working
for "the man" (I've always wondered who that is.) You're ready
to blaze your own path. You're an entrepreneur....Face it, you
need help. You need advice, support and maybe funding. You need
a network.
Running around to every event in town sound appealing? Maybe
not, and it might not be the best way to build the foundation
for your venture's success.
Recently I read an article written by Kent Lewis, CEO of
Anvil Media, about his
referral-based
networking strategy. I feel it provides entrepreneurs
developing their businesses good insights and a doable approach
for anyone (even if you're a shy person) to build a network
that can provide amazing support.
For entrepreneurs, meeting the right group of people who can
serve as advisers and can lend their connections is often
invaluable to the development of their businesses. If you
follow Kent's suggestions you may not only gain great business
connections that can help your venture grow, you'll also get an
opportunity to help others and make some serious investment in
the karma bank and that is always a worthwhile thing.
Check out some upcoming networking opportunities at
OEN events and other
community events of
interest.
