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Chapter 30
Local Business Networks
How Does This Help My Quest For
Global Domination?
As you grow and your business scales, local business networking may not fit
into your weekly regimen. But when you’re starting off, it’s a great way to get
your local community aware of your business. Especially if you have a brickand-mortar
location. In certain metropolitan areas, developing your local
strength can be a huge portion of your revenue.
However, as you get busier, you’ll notice that business networking takes
time. You’ll have to make the call as to whether or not you can fit networking
into your schedule and if it’s worth it to your bottom line. Many established
businesses will send employees to networking groups to maintain a presence
in the local business community.
Whatever you do, get out there and give networking a shot. It’s a great way
to create opportunities for your business that sitting behind a computer can’t
get you.
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