You can use networking to extend your reach and gather new leads. You can:
Networks can also be a great source of information and support. You can:
compare and discuss issues of common interest, eg legal and regulatory developments, staff retention, supplier networks, customer service and technological breakthroughs
Some businesses are reluctant to seek advice or get help for fear of being embarrassed or giving a competitor an opportunity to take advantage. However, for most businesses, the benefits of taking an active role in a network usually outweigh any potential concerns or reasons not to network.