Power of Networking

Good morning from the Midsouth!

Today I am going to my first Talk Shoppe meeting hosted by my friend Jo Garner. Talk Shoppe is a local networking organization where business men and women meet to discuss their products, services and make referral contacts. Goes hand in hand with my Campaign 2010, right?

Jo has asked my company to become the bookkeeper for this organization and we gladly accepted. So now Jo is my first Campaign 2010 referral! Congrats Jo! I don't even think she knew about this campaign, lucky for her! :)

I am excited about meeting this new group of people since it involves businesses of all kinds, not just real estate. I am going prepared to learn a thing or two. :)

My post today is about the importance of networking. In order for any business to succeed you must be involved in various (yes, more than one) networking group. Word of mouth referrals always seem to me my best source of income. But this also means that 1. you must provide a quality product or service and 2. you must stand behind that product or service.

One of the most effective ways, and FREE, is to join a social networking site. I like Facebook myself, but you might have another preference. This allows you to keep in contact with both individuals and businesses. I also put discount specials, referral specials (like my current campaign), and post information about hiring/training schedules.

I am off to enjoy this beautiful day!

Crystal