I have attended networking meetings when the conversation includes people stating what they’re currently looking for to help grow their business. Sometimes a person states that they don’t need anything. Business is great, revenues are on target, they’re working the amount of hours they want to work and their goals are being met.
So, why are they still networking? The first and foremost reason to network is to meet people and build relationships. Business might be good at the moment, but you never know when your best customer is no longer a customer. Or you might change your goals, decide to grow, hire more employees - whatever the scenario - and additional business will be needed to meet your projections of additional sales.
Building relationships is not an overnight happening. Rather than starting to create your network when you need it, you’re much better off if you already have a network in place. Then, when needs change, you have your relationships and referrals already established.Cindy Hartman is President of Hartman Inventory LLC, a woman-owned business that provides business and home inventory services. She and her husband Mike also own Hartman Inventory Systems LLC, a complete turnkey inventory business package for those who want to establish their own inventory company. Cindy enjoys writing and speaking on topics related to her industry, networking and small business. Visit her at http://www.HartmanInventory.com
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