Avoid These Fundamental Business Networking Mistakes
If you are just starting your own private practice you are going to need all the help you can get.
It may take several months to establish a steady stream of clients, and even longer a full case load and a waiting list.
Rather than sit around and wait for the phone to ring, you should be attending business networking groups and seeking referrals.
It is even advisable that you do this even before your practice opens because establishing the right kind of business referral relationships takes time, but it is well worth the effort.
It is important to start on the right foot, and avoid the following mistakes which could slow or maybe stop your networking progress.
Avoid These Fundamental Business Networking Mistakes
Don’t Look at Networking Groups as a Tool
Every person visiting a business networking group is looking for referrals. However, it is important that you look to develop meaningful relationships first.
If you go to these meetings hoping to get people to do what you want, then you’ll find your efforts wont’ be rewarded.
No one wants to be used, and we all expect something in return for our efforts.
Create Meaningful Relationships at Business Networking Events
Look to Create Meaningful Relationships
Look at these meetings as an avenue from which you can create fulfilling relationships with other business owners.
You want to become close to these people, work with them, and to understand them. After all, in the true spirit of networking groups you will be expected to refer clients to them too.
You want to establish the kinds of relationships where other business owners will want to drop in for a chat or share a bite of lunch with you.
Only then will you begin to get solid referrals which will help your practice grow.
