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Have you ever wished you could grow your business without being chained to your desk?
This week we were out on the Brisbane River doing just that.
It was a fun afternoon with other business owners; full of great conversation and a few beers.
It wasn't just about fun though.
It was a great example of building businesses through building relationships.
This is a strategy that works well for many of our small business clients wanting to grow.
Networking can be so much more than exchanging business cards with people you’ll never see (or want to see) again.
Done well, it's about forming relationships with people you get to know, like, and trust, that leads to long-term business growth.
Don’t feel like you can afford the time away from your desk though?
Here are 3 reasons it’s worth it if you’re focused on growth:
3 REASONS TO GET AWAY FROM YOUR DESK, AND OUT BUILDING YOUR NETWORK
1. Build a Referral Network:
When you invest in building relationships, people are more likely to refer you to others.
We've been part of our networking group for about 18 months, and have been referred to numerous business owners by the people we've built great relationships with, who know and trust our expertise.
2. Access a Wider Customer Base:
Your network's network is your network.
By building strong relationships, you gain access to a wider range of potential clients.
Our clients who invest in networking are often amazed at how wide their reach becomes when they consistently invest in building relationships.
3. Add Value to Your Clients:
A strong network allows you to refer clients to trusted professionals for their specific needs.
We've helped our clients find excellent digital marketing specialists, accountants, finance brokers... you name it.
Not only does this help your clients, it makes you a more valuable resource to them.
Investing time in networking can yield significant returns for your business.
The relationships we've built and the business we've generated from these connections have been invaluable, and same goes for many of our clients.
So, should you get away from your desk and out networking?
Let us know if you need help getting started - we love developing networking strategies and are happy to help you make the most of your desk-free time.
Chat soon,
Lynne & Steve
TLDR:
- Growing your business might just require unchaining yourself from your desk and getting out building relationships.
- Invest in building genuine connections for long-term business growth.
- We find businesses we coach benefit from growing their referral network, accessing a wider customer base, and adding more value to their clients.
- We love developing networking strategies with our clients, so reach out if you'd like help to get started.
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