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What networks can you leverage?

What networks can you leverage?

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What networks can you leverage?

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- You may have never thought about networking, but an important question for every entrepreneur is, what networks can you leverage? When you start a business, your most valuable asset is your network. It can be more valuable than money. Your network will give you advisors, attorneys, accountants, marketers with knowledge you never knew you'd need. Your network will give you customers, vendors, and access to future employees. If you've never invested in networking, you'll be starting a business as if you're missing something. It's almost like trying to start with no money. Starting with no relationship capital is as bad as starting with no cash capital. So if you haven't started a business yet, you can get a head start by building networks now, well before you jump into a venture. Here are a few tips. First find industry events, and look for smaller gatherings around the event, like private dinners, parties, and what…

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