So, what can Joe Schmo’s Electrical Supply House down the road do for my business, you ask? Maybe a whole lot!
Studies show that making nice with your neighbors, especially in tough business climates can be the saving grace for companies.
If your business is shoes or shopping carts, a great deal of benefit is there for the taking by forming simple alliances with other neighborhood businesses. Partnerships can be as wide ranging as supplying each other with fruitful sales leads, to referring a great snowplow service.
Business referrals are big business. In fact, there are companies cropping up all over the built on just that premise—making money off of the good old fashioned referral.
How can YOUR business take advantage of relationships and referrals without spending money to do it? It’s easy! Reach out to local municipal organizations and economic partnerships in order to gain great insight on the local economy, make lasting relationships with other businesses, and gain invaluable information on the latest technological trends, which can easily span markets!
Whether it’s a great suggestion on who to hire to fill a vacancy, information on a great new paperless solution or the sales lead of a lifetime…the fastest way to an efficient and prosperous future is indeed a little help from your friends!
Here's a list of some of OUR friends:
Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce
East Lansing Smart Zone
Michigan State University
Michigan State University’s Children’s Health Initiative
Rosenbaum Eye and Laser Center
NuWave Technology Partners
Artemis Solutions Group
Cartridges Are Us
Tomie Raines, Inc. Realtors
Let us be yours! Give us a call or check out an informative webinar where we demonstrate just how easy it can be to turn your accounting department into a profit center!