December 18, 2020
Why Networking is Important for Small Businesses
The Lab Factory Team
Introduction
No matter how big an enterprise you run, having a strong network of suppliers, partners, and useful contacts goes a long way in helping it grow. This is especially true in the case of small businesses: networking opens the door to numerous opportunities for growth and future expansion.
Benefits of Networking for a Small Business
Networking offers the following benefits for entrepreneurs:
- It’s all about making connections. Networking enables you to meet a whole roster of new people: potential customers, possible business partners, investors, industry peers, and even suppliers. In doing so, you open up new business channels as well as opportunities to shop for the best materials and equipment for your business.
- You learn about the latest trends and innovations. Your network is one of the best sources of information as to what’s new in your field. You know about what other businesses in your industry are doing, get previews of upcoming trends, and even reviews of the latest technological advances.
- You gain insight into the best practices in your industry. Industrial standards compliance – especially along the lines of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is an essential aspect of running a business nowadays. Knowing how people and companies in your network comply with these standards educates you on what the best practices are, enabling you to apply or modify them to suit your company’s needs.
- Networking helps you gain and follow up on leads. Need to open doors to potential new markets? Your network can help you there. Contacts can point the way to possible entry points or point-persons who can give you an introduction to those who matter.
- It boosts your overall confidence. Over time, even the most clueless rookies in business will become confident enough if they interact with their network regularly.
Why Working at The Lab Factory is a Boost to Your Network
Co-working is one of the best ways small businesses can build their networks. At The Lab Factory, interacting with other small companies or individual freelancers opens the doors to a world of possibilities, including collaborative initiatives and working partnerships. Ready to start co-working? Contact us today.