Quality Connections

Networking helps build any business.  Networking also takes place all the time, in everything you do. The person you meet on the soccer field might have a friend that is opening a new business that needs the product you sell. Of course, formal networking also happens all around us at planned events and regularly scheduled meetings.

As I said in my previous blog, the concept of “Networking” has gotten a bit of a “salesy” reputation. I will admit, some of the networking events I attend are a bit too much of a “pitch” party where everyone you talk to is trying to sell you something.  However, there is a lot of good networking also going on.  I have been to many events recently that were great and offered many good connections.

Networking is becoming more and more a big part of doing business. This week, I was formally inducted into a BNI group.  BNI stands for Business Networking International.  This is not a commitment I took lightly nor did I make the commitment quickly.  I first visited BNI two years ago and recently researched BNI groups all over our region.  If you are not familiar with BNI, visit their homepage.  It is a very interesting concept of networking. http://www.bni.com

Here’s the great thing about joining the BNI group that I am joining: I immediately have the following resources at my fingertips for my own use or to share with business associates, friends and family.  And, all of these businesses are extremely reliable, proven to be honest and provide excellent products or services.  I have 50 people I know will provide me with the best quality of business.  What more can you want?

Appliance Repair

Auto Service

Building Restoration and Cleaning

Business and Office Services

Commercial Banker

CPA for business or individuals

CPA for estates and trusts

Chiropractic Services

Computer Support

Divorce and Family Mediation

Estate Sales

Executive Leadership Coach

Exercise Physiologist

Exterior Home Maintenance

Financial Planning

General Contractor

Gift Baskets

Handyman Services

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Hotel Consultant

HVAC service or replacement

Insurance – Life

Insurance – Property & Casualty

Insurance – Supplemental

Junk Removal

Landscaping & Maintenance

Marketing & Graphic Design

Mortgage

Moving Company

Nutrition

Oriental Carpet Cleaning & Restoration

Painter

Payroll Services

Portrait Photography

Printer

Professional Organizer

Residential Real Estate

Residential Property Management

Search Engine Optimization

Specialty Advertising

Tree Care

Wedding & Event Venue

Windows, Doors & Siding

Writing and Speaking Coach

WHEWW… what a great list of businesses to associate with!  I am excited and can’t wait to see if I can contribute as much to this great group of business people as they do to support FAMILY Magazine.