Networking to build your business

You probably think I’m going to write about online networking, because I’m a web person. Actually, most people look to the web to find resources, but they don’t usually build trust by looking at websites.

If your business is driven largely by referrals (as mine is) it pays to build real, in-person relationships, too.

If you are already a member of one of Central Ohio’s many formal networking clubs, you may want to check out Network Today, which is an umbrella group that helps people find the right networking “home” to join, promotes events around the city, and is a great place to list your business and post jobs (or search for jobs). You can read more about this group below. Click on “My Clubs” to see to which groups I personally belong and promote.

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BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS & CAREER SERVICES
Network Today is offering businesses & Non-profits in central Ohio “Free For Life Account” on our site. This is a limited offer as we are growing quickly.

Mission
To be the premier centralized resource for all things pertaining to networking, business & jobs within the Greater Columbus Area.

By you helping us, We are helping you grow.

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Workshop dates:

November 2013

Monday the 18th At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
3625 Fishinger Boulevard
Hilliard, OH 43026 (614) 876 9900

Monday the 25 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
4519 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-5200
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December 2013

Monday the 9 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
4519 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-5200

Monday the 16 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
875 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 457-6800
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January 2014

Monday the 13 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
875 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 457-6800

Monday the 20th At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
3625 Fishinger Boulevard
Hilliard, OH 43026 (614) 876 9900

Monday the 27 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
6665 Perimeter Loop Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 760-9650
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February 2014

Monday the 10 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
6665 Perimeter Loop Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 760-9650

Monday the 17 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
4519 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-5200

Monday the 24 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
875 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 457-6800
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March 2014

Monday the 10 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
300 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4400

Monday the 17 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
300 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4400

Monday the 24 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
6665 Perimeter Loop Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 760-9650
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April 2014

Monday the 14 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
875 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 457-6800

Monday the 21 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
4519 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-5200

Monday the 28 At 7pm
Panera Bread Community Room
6665 Perimeter Loop Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 760-9650

I am a member of Network Today, and I also pay for membership in some local clubs.

On Mondays, I build relationships through community service. As a member of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, I meet other business owners and professionals and engage in community projects such as tutoring, serving food, building furniture, volunteering at the library and much more. These relationships do eventually turn into more business for my company, but the primary goal is helping the children of Columbus.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, you’ll generally find me spending an hour networking with at least one Gold Star club. Gold Star is a business networking group which tracks referrals passed and business generated by its members for other members. The club is part of a national company that organizes such clubs across the U.S.

On Friday mornings, I’m at Networking Professionals of Columbus, a tight-knit and growing group that is independent and locally-operated group. Member dues are used to pay for weekly continental breakfast, occasional social events, a catered quarterly Visitor’s Day, and to fund scholarships and nonprofit pursuits.

If you are interested in any of these groups, you may attend as my guest at no charge. Please contact me to let me know when you would like to visit!