Is networking a way to grow your business? (And how a VA can help with that)
Building up your business network takes time and commitment. It is worth doing though because connecting with other small businesses and business owners can help you on the path to achieve your business goals.
One of the greatest advantages of networking is that it gives you access to a larger pool of clients and customers. Meeting either online or face to face at networking events can help to broaden your reach.
It can also help with improving your industry knowledge. By attending conferences, you will have the opportunity to meet other small business owners that may give you new insights into different ways to approach challenges you currently face in your business. And perhaps suggest innovative solutions that may not have presented itself to you before.
This is all great of course if you have the time to commit to networking. What happens if you’re busy running your business and find that networking becomes a low priority? This is where hiring a virtual assistant can help.
Virtual assistants can by:
- Mining your existing network connections for opportunities
- Help you discover and prepare for future networking events
- Manage your new contacts to foster lasting relationships
- Monitor and engage your online audience
- Manage your schedule and calendar making you are connecting with people
There are so many ways in which having someone like a VA dedicating their time and attention on your networking and communication activities can help you. This will free up your time to build up your business, while they take on the role of supporting it.
