Friday, March 12, 2010

Sales and Marketing. J o i n i n g Local Organizations

J o i n i n g Local Organizations

To be well known throughout your community, it is normally a good idea to j o in local
organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.
These organizations arc expensive, so if you don't need to j o in all of them at once, pick
and choose. The best bet is the BBB bccause it gives you an endorsement of sorts,
stating that you are agreeing to abide by all business ethics and won't do anything
illegal to jeopardize your standing with their organization. The Chamber of
Commerce, as well as the local BBB office in your area, has chapter meetings where
you can go meet people and network. It is a good resource to find business. I lere is a
little word of advice about joining too many organizations: you will eventually become
so busy with all your newfound responsibilities that your home life and client list will
eventually suffer because you promised more than you can handle.

Always remember . . . It's w h o you know and w h o knows you.

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