I promised to share with you how the Small Business Community Network group helped me in more ways than one. When I founded the SBCN it was with the intention of helping others enter the world of networking in a friendly environment, to offer educational seminars, and also for the meetings to be affordable. I managed all  of of my goals.

The SBCN helped me meet many people involved in business which meant I could connect with them, get to know about them, build that all important relationship and trust.  Word soon spread about the group and people would thank me  for giving back to others by organizing meetings each month, people perceived me to be a caring and helpful individual, which I am of course.

The SBCN does not ask for referrals at meetings, but they are an added bonus. On more than one occasion someone has referred me for a speaking engagement, based on my reputation as the founder of the SBCN and not because they had heard me speak at a gig.

Networking has now become more fun for me, more productive and I get to connect with entrepeneurs who inspire me and in some cases, mentor me. I gladly offer my help to anyone who is serious about building their business and introduce individuals to others who may be a fitting connection for them.

In 2007 the SBCN partnered with the Waterloo Small Business Centre and we offeerd our first Small Business Showcase: a Bridges to Better Busines event. We outgrew the venue and this past October we offered our 2nd annual Trade Show at the Waterloo Inn and this proved to be such a huge success we are already planning 2009 trade show.

Networking is fun, is beneficial and everyone should do it, obviously for different reasons!