Networking is essential for your business. Here are 10 reasons why.
New Business Opportunities
If you excel at networking, you can acquire new business leads and establish rapport and trust with the people who know you, which is a valuable business building tool.
Influence
Networking effectively can create a powerful circle of influence. This circle of influence may be a group of leaders who are influencers, disruptors or trailblazers, many of whom can propel your business to the next level.
Learn to Be Professional
However, it is important to communicate professionally when you follow up on business leads. Be mindful of timing and show common courtesy when following up with contacts.
Get Fresh Ideas
Your network can be an excellent source of new perspectives and ideas to help you in your role. Exchanging information on challenges, experiences and goals is a key benefit of networking because it allows you to gain new insights that you may not have otherwise thought of.
Helping and Getting Help
Most people love being asked for help – it’s flattering and makes them feel useful. If you’re struggling with a decision, challenge or new direction, calling up a trusted former colleague, mentor, teacher or friend can be beneficial to both of you, as they will in turn think of you when next they have a challenge.
Strengthen Business Connections
Networking is designed for sharing and forming relationships to help one another to reach goals. When you frequently engage with your contacts it enables you to nurture and strengthen your overall business connections which then impacts your own success.
Mentorship
Networking with mentors in similar industries can also help you hone your own business skills. You can rely on them to teach you from experience, boost your morale and create positive energy that can propel your success in the long term.
Makes You a Better Person
Besides the social benefits, building relationships can be the key to making huge strides in your career path.
More Confidence
Networking events are actually a great place to practice your confidence, even if you’re an introvert.
Overall Advancement
Top career professionals are where they are today because of the position they have grown in their network. The contacts you make along the way can potentially impact you and contribute to your growth.
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