Small business networking: Does the very idea give you a heavy feeling in the pit of your stomache? If so, you're not alone. Many small business owners are put off by the idea of networking.
So why network? Let's face it, it doesn't matter if you have the world's best widget at the lowest possible price. If nobody knows about it, your business won't be successful. That's why networking is so important.
The good news is that networking groups can actually be fun, as long as you choose a small business networking group that suits you and your business. Today I'd like to suggest a group that you might not even realize is good for networking: Toastmasters.
When you hear "Toastmasters" you probably think of public speaking rather than networking. And you'd be correct, in a sense. Although public speaking is Toastmaster's main mandate, there are hidden networking benefits to becoming a member of this group.
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