4 Tips for Connecting With Entrepreneurs

Finding ways to connect with entrepreneurs can be a real challenge, especially if you tend to work from home. There are so many benefits to having a network of like minded business associates. Working for yourself and by yourself can be a really lonely endeavor. Connecting with like minded people can help you feel more motivated when you are struggling to push yourself forward. It can be a great way to find potential business partners or even just people to outsource certain parts of your projects to. Why not join a coworking space, or consider joining an entrepreneurial incubator to take your business to the next level. If you’re looking to connect with more like minded entrepreneurs, keep reading for some great ideas of how.

An Incubator
One of the most fun things you can do as an entrepreneur is to go to an incubator. It’s a program, often done in a short burst, to help you accelerate your ideas and your business. It’s a great way to meet other entrepreneurs while learning actionable steps that you can use in your business. Depending on the current stage of your business, you’ll want to find a program that lines up with where you are and where you want to go. Check out this website for some great startup incubators.

Join a Coworking Space
If you work from home, you know how good it is to avoid commuting and to save money on office expenses. However, that does come at a cost at least in terms of your social life while working. Why not consider going to a coworking space? It will allow you to meet new people and to use their facilities which can be great if you have meetings or need a stronger Internet connection. You don’t have to go every day and many coworking spaces offer special packages for half days or a few times a month, so you can get the best of both worlds. It can be a really easy way to meet like minded people and to be a little more social even when you’re self employed.

Consider Facebook Groups
Facebook is like an entire world these days. You can find Facebook groups for almost everything, and I’m sure there’s both an industry specific group you’d benefit from joining, but also a local entrepreneurial group. I enjoy being a member of industry relevant groups because it’s a great way to meet new people, but I also find it helpful for asking questions and learning more about my industry.

Ask Around
Word of mouth is a great way to meet new people and to get references, such as a suggestion for a great workplace lawyer such as Goulartlawyers.ca. Sometimes putting out the intention that we’re looking for something can bring it to us in unexpected ways. Often your friends and family will know exactly what kind of person you would gel with, so they can give you great suggestions of other entrepreneurs that could be your work friends or potential business partners down the line. 

Just because you work for yourself, doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. It can be hard to relate to people when they work for companies, so having a network of other entrepreneurs can do wonders for your productivity and success. Hopefully these 4 tips for connecting with other entrepreneurs inspires and motivates you to meet some new contacts.