Getting out and meeting people will bring many benefits to you and your business. The good news is that many events are low cost or sometimes even free to attend!
Networking Groups- There are so many groups around now with more starting up every week, or so it seems. Networking is a great way of making new contacts, if you go about it the right way.
You'll meet lots of other business owners and often find that you face similar business challenges and can learn from each other's experiences.
Seminars & Workshops - All business owners are hungry for extra knowledge and to discover more ways to improve their businesses. There's usually an opportunity to chat before the event or during coffee breaks.
Tasters - Groups that are looking to recruit new members often have taster or visitor events. Sometimes they're free or there is just a small charge for refreshments.
Keep in Touch
When you meet people at events, it's worth keeping business cards of those who share your target market (even competitors might pass on work if they get overloaded). Some contacts may be useful alliances if you provide a complimentary service to theirs. Don't just meet them once at an event, keep in touch, have coffee or lunch, get a relationship going.
So, Get Out There!
The more you get out there, the more people will know about your business, and the more opportunities will come your way!
