5 Benefits of Community for Entrepreneurs by Murray Newlands

When you are running a business your business inspiration can come from almost anywhere. However, a few small business owners forget to use one of the most important tools laying at their fingertips. One of the most important tools that you can use is community. In any city there will always be a community to connect with, and as an entrepreneur, you need this. There is the community of small business owners, already established, and full of knowledge, right there in your city. There is a community of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in your industry or niche, again, right there in your city. You can usually find them at any tech spot, online, or at the university. (Ask the local Chamber of Commerce for some suggestions if you are new to the area.) Watch for events where you can hook up with like-minded individuals. Often these communities become your inspiration, your friends, your partners, and your emotional support community. Even if they are not a close friend, your community will listen, because they all need and want to know what you have to say. Your community will help you figure out what went wrong or what went right so that they can use this knowledge to their mutual benefit. Here are 5 benefits of having or joining a professional community for entrepreneurs:

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