TNC’s Tips on what you have to know in starting a Small Business

“A big business starts small.”

Nowadays, a lot of small business owners have gotten to a fair point of success mainly because of the hard work that paved the way for them towards the peak of their business journey. 18 years ago, Total Network Consulting was once a small business too.

Over the years, it built a standout professional network that helped make the business achieve greater things, reach possible solutions to countless problems and have a stimulated customer growth through word-of-mouth recommendations.

With that, if you are a starting small business, it doesn’t matter whether you are trying to expand your reach through social media or you are just out there distributing business flyers to groups of people. For as long as you are wise about it, networking takes on its full effect. A number of entrepreneurs and business leaders imparted their golden knowledge for growing any small or start-up businesses through effective yet appropriate connection.

Here are some things you have to know when starting your business:

1. First, always offer a hand.

           Scott Roen (managing director of global digital- BlackRock) said that it is best to always ask yourself what you can put out to the table and share your knowledge to other people for a great contribution. According to him, when you give something first, it is more likely to be reciprocated than the other way around.

2. You should involve your customers throughout your process.

According to Karalyne Ley (owner of The Little Gym), their clients have been the ones greatly helping them with regards to their customer reach as they are the ones handing out referral cards, welcoming new clients, posting on social media and spreading word-of-mouth compliments on their gym services. You see, customers and clients can be networking assistants with the goal to help a business have more visibility to the community.

3. Never forego any of your past connections.

       Steve Jackson (CEO– Hungry Howie’s) would have never reached almost 600 locations in 21 states of their pizza brand had he not connected to his former employer. Steve said that it’s crucial to develop relationships with contacts because they can happen to be milestones for your business and career.

4. Offering a sample of your products or services does help.

Nothing ever goes wrong when you are ready. Like Vincent Kitirattragarn (CEO and co-founder- Dang Foods), he luckily spotted a famous musician and gave him a sample of their coconut chip snacks which he would always bring around with him in case the need arose and that certain circumstance definitely sparked an interesting conversation. Same goes to every other business out there- always have something to show because you never know when you might need it and who you might offer it to.

5. Take part in your local business community too.

Ashley Morris (CEO of Capriotti’s) strongly emphasized that it really pays to participate in every expo and conference available and basically just to expose yourself and your business out there. She also said that when you expect people to come you first, you have to prepare to be disappointed because that will never happen. It should be through your own efforts, time and energy that something will come into fruition.

Over the years, many businesses have already flourished because of hardwork, perseverance and great connections thereby leading them to a successful customer base. With the help of vast experience and guided networking, a lot more businesses will surely progress with regards to their customer reach and client connection in no time.

As a part of our celebration of TNC’s 18 years in business, TNC Ecosyncs offers eco system merging business which is all about creating growth and providing contribution. We look to support the business owner in whatever area of business is needed to make the largest impact.

For more information, visit https://tncllc.net/ecosyncs.