Organizations that are mostly event focused.
These usually happen after hours are more social and often over wine.
When you attend expect to see multiple people from the same profession, there is no exclusivity.
This is a great place to gain visibility for your business and meet a lot of people.
Closed Contact
BNI
LeTip
Biz to Biz
Gold Star
Closed Contact Networks
One person per profession for the primary purpose of passing referrals.
They are centered around deep relationships in a structured setting.
They often meet weekly and require attendance.
Accountability and tracking the results of the group make Closed Contact Networks a highly effective way to grow your business.
Service Clubs
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Optimist
Service Networking
Focused on giving back to the community.
They support a cause and rely on volunteers to get their message out and raise funds to support their civic cause.
You join a service group to help others.
Associations
Specific to your industry
Associations
A great place to sharpen your saws with people inside your industry.
You share the same customers but have a different product or service.
Collaboration can result in more business!
Online Social
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Social Online Networking
Another great place to gain visibility in your market place and reach a lot of people.
This is a great place to grow your brand.
How do I choose?
Leading networking experts say you should diversify your networking and not just be in one network. Being a part of multiple types of networking helps you grow your business faster with a broader reach. Each type of networking brings value to growing your business.
Accelerated Global Connections believes that personal connections drive business. We recognize there is a need for productive online avenues and events where people can connect with purpose and begin to do business with their online business community.