Business Networking Options

 Many of these groups have a national presence, with local chapters independently run by elected positions. 

Weekly meetings are structured with an agenda, presentations, and elevator pitches. 

Chapters limit each "seat" or business category to one person, and joining a referral group is a way to pass leads and explore strategic partnerships.

Examples: 

BNI, LeTip, Masternetworks 

A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. 

Examples:

  Entrepreneur’s Organization $31,200/year  

Vistage $2,250 initiation & $16,560/year

Greatness Mastermind $42,000/year

These are focused on the advancement of community, and less about business itself. Service-based groups promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. 

Examples: Rotary International & Lions Clubs

Social media is a useful tool when creating connections for business. It's a two-way communication channel for building rapport. No matter how advanced technology has become, people still consider the recommendations of others. 

Examples: 

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn. 

Typically, mentors work with 4-6 mentees at a time. The group meets once or twice a month to discuss various topics to learn and develop the appropriate skills and knowledge as it pretains to them, 

or their business.  

Members meet regularly to share information, discuss issues, develop standards and best practice within their industry.