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Having the right connections within a trade is of great importance. But
networks are also important within other aspects of business operations.
Sale through network
Experience shows that many customer relations have been established because a
friend of a businessman has told another friend about the businessman.
Map your network
First step to get an overview of your network is all about mapping. You must
identify who is in your immediate network and who you want to network with.
Find a large piece of paper and write your name in the middle of the paper.
Around your name you write the various activities and relationships you are in
where you meet people.
Four basic relationships
Below is an example with four basic relationships most people are in
Find and write down as many people you know in each relationship. You will
experience that you have forgotten a lot of people that can help you succeeded
with your new business.
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Family |
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YOU |
Work |
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Friends |
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Do you have any persons with whom you can discuss your business?
- Go til next
business issue: Funding Capital
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| Vitthal Chaydhry, India |
28-11-2009 |
My 7 first customers came because of recommendation from an uncle, a class mate and former colleagues.
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