Small Business Associations
Partnerships For Future Success

Tried and true - it's a fact that certain small business associations can be key to the future success of your organization.

Building a solid network of business contacts that support your dream is no less important than building strong relationships with your customers.

Part of getting past your learning curve in business, and life in general, is in understanding that the quickest way to get educated is to get connected with other professionals who have your best interest at heart.

Small business associations not only provide the means to gain support for your business, but also the process of networking provides an element of protection and security.

How? By getting you in touch with others in similar circumstances who may have already successfully faced the challenging issues before you at any given time.

Small business associations worth considering include:

• SCORE Association - SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling. Business counseling and workshops are offered at 389 chapter offices across the country.
• Local Chamber of Commerce - Your local Chamber of Commerce provides a natural networking opportunity for like-minded business owners to work together toward the improvement of a business-friendly community.
• Rotary International - Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries.
• Toastmasters International - Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Lose your fears of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you've chosen in life.

In addition to the above "macro/big picture" support entities, it's critical that you seek out the best team of experts to serve you on a "micro/one-on-one" level. Create your winning team to include the following key positions:

• Tax Accountant/CPA - Search for a certified public accountant in your area. Interview several before choosing the one to advise you and partner with you to grow your business.
• Legal Advisor - Search for an attorney in your area that will work with you to guide and protect you and your business. Ask other reputable business owners who they use.
• Financial Advisor - Search for an experienced financial advisor that will work with you to create a short and long-term plan for your financial safety and security. Ask other reputable business owners who they use.

It's been said that no one succeeds alone. Ask any successful person who they attribute their success to and they will no doubt provide a laundry list of influential and highly supportive people who have helped them along the way.

Create the leverage you need to succeed by building strong small business associations and partnerships. Strong business relationships provide leverage - and leverage ensures longevity.

The efforts you make today to develop these important small business associations and partnerships will continue to pay off for years to come.

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