I've had an idea in my head for some time now and I figure I'd better get around to making it happen because it won't leave.Ever since I dived into the wedding and event planning industry--and became a small business owner--I truly know that networking is KING. If you don't network, your business will die. Just like if you don't read, study and research consistently, your business will die. So-- most of my free time is spent meeting prospective clients and vendors for lunches, dinners and coffee, going to industry events and participating in a lot of networking groups. I'm loving the connections and new friends that I'm making.
However.
I can't get it out of my head that I should start a networking group of my own--one that caters to young women like me. I want to have fun and engaging networking events--not one where you just sip cocktails and pass business cards back and forth. I want the networking events of my new group to be a SOCIAL ACTIVITY--one that everyone puts on their calendar in pen, not pencil.
And I want an uber-fabulous and girly name for my group like Social Butterflies or E-Mavens (short for Entrepreneurial Mavens) or Femmes Fatales--something fun and quirky.
Who to ask to join my new group? Only wedding industry gals? Or any young, up-and-coming entrepreneur? Or any female entrepreneur because with age comes wisdom?? I don't know but now that I have put it out in the universe, I suppose that I have to do something about it. So look for your invitation to our inaugural event. To be continued. . .
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4 comments:
Count me in! Though not so sure about the young part:)
Katasha,
You are absolutely right: networking is crucial in the advancement of a home based business. You must always maintain and make new connections, every single day! Of course physically meeting people can only get you so far, but I have some awesome suggestions for you, it might be right up your alley.
I'm an official Microsoft ambassador and right now we're really trying to scale up our connections with influential bloggers like yourself. I'd love to share with you some of the stuff we've been doing in the last couple months to help women entrepreneurs; we're really committed to providing all the necessary resources to help women start, grow and expand their business.
We just wrapped up a women's entrepreneurial tour across the US; the response and turn-out was great!
I'd really love your take on these offerings we have right now; I would have contacted you via email but I didn't know which was the best way to reach you.
Again Katasha, thank you so much, I hope I didn't overstep my bounds by directly contacting you. Definitely get back to me if I’ve piqued your interest-- I’d love to share more info with you.
Best,
Kimberly
Official Microsoft Ambassador
k-rosenberg@live.com
Katasha-
Being an up and coming wedding & event consultant, I quickly learned the value of networking. The contacts you make can also serve as vital tools and resources.
Even though I may be in Texas, I visit family in Indianapolis. It would be a great priviledge to participate as time permits.
Would love to participate. Let me know when things get started!
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