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KNOW WHO RULES
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There is an old saying. “It is not What you know, but Who you
know that counts”. Setting a cornerstone of good solid
relationships is an important aspect of building a successful
enterprise and ensuring your business success.
Working hard at building good solid business relationships is worth
every minute of time that you invest in it. Business relationship
building should be one of your top priorities.
When you build social relationships, you insert yourself into social
situations where you come in contact with other small business
entrepreneurs who have interests that are similar to or
complimentary to your own interests don’t you?
That is precisely the same way that business relationships are
established. You insert yourself into business situations where you
will meet others who have businesses that are similar to or
complimentary to your own business. You develop relationships over
a period of time.
There are several ways in which to accomplish this task. One way is
to participate in teleseminars or webinars that are related to your
business.You will learn a lot, of course, but equally important, you
will come in contact with those who are already succeeding in the
niche market that you are working in.
Of course, attending real brick and mortar world seminars is an even
better way to begin to build friendly business relationships with not
only your peers but also with those who are in a position to help
you....which brings me to the final corner stone that you need to lay.
Find a Capable Mentor
It isn’t likely that there is a more valuable asset that a new
entrepreneur can have than a good and capable mentor. Someone
who has already made all of the mistakes can help you to avoid
making all of the mistakes yourself. They have the wisdom that
comes from experience to point out pitfalls and to help direct you
toward the better of choices.
Why, you ask, would anyone who has it made want to take their time
to help a newbie succeed? Because it takes one to know one.
Successful small business entrepreneurs are the ones who are the
most likely to mentor other up and coming entrepreneurs.
These potential mentors are looking for newcomers who show that
they have a right and healthy mindset, who are working hard at
leveraging and who are well aware of how important it is to know all
the players and the RIGHT people.
Sophie Lapaire, President
Bridgemakers Consulting
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