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Networking
groups are comprised of business persons desiring to grow their business.
Group members can include professionals, large and small business owners,
sales people, executives, managers and non-profit representatives.
Networking
groups are also called leads clubs, leads groups, lead generation groups,
leads networks, leads exchange groups, business alliance groups, business
leads clubs, business networks, business networking, breakfast clubs, connection groups, entrepreneur
groups, referral groups, and tip groups. These organizations
are an effective way of improving your personal and professional success.
Look
in your local newspaper or business publication. You should find
several networking groups listed. Most groups are easy to join and
are a great place to network. Finding the right leads group is very
important, though. You can end up in a group that places pressure
on their members, creating an environment that's not business friendly!
You may want to avoid these groups. Many are affiliated with a national
franchise and usually have rules like these:
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Strict bylaws,
attendance requirements, including tardy or late restrictions.
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Initiation
fees, regular membership dues (monthly fees), plus certain penalty fees.
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Required
referrals (providing leads) to members weekly.
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Taking
a leadership position (sometimes as a board member).
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Rigidly
structured meetings, no going over allotted speaking time.
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Loyalty
to the club, meaning you can't participate in other networking groups.
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No freedom
to control more than one category.
Below are logos of some international,
national, and local leads organizations. These leads groups have
one or more of the above mentioned rules:
The Business Network
Alliance takes a sharp turn from the above philosophy. What makes
our groups appealing to the business community is our structure.
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<--Don't
monkey around with expensive fee-based groups...
join
the BNA instead-->
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