There is more to networking than securing sales and passing out business cards, says Raizcorp’s Yasmeen Alli.Alli takes a look at how networking can improve every aspect of your business in this week’s Small Business MBA.Networking is about building relationships and is a crucial element to being a successful entrepreneur. You can take your business to another level by having a strong network of people around you. Crowd-funding, which in recent years has become a popular route to raising capital, is an example of how a strong network can help you achieve your overall vision. Relationships take time to build and not everyone will turn out to be a great contact, but this does not mean you should not take the time to learn about the other person and try to find common ground.Alli says entrepreneurs should think of networking beyond just sales and an opportunity to get advice about their own businesses. Even if the other party is an industry different from yours, this is a chance to thi...
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