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By: Alfredo G. Gonzalez

Networking to increase your customer base is the single most important thing you can do for your business. Nothing else you do can make as much difference in how many new customers you bring in, how many you keep, and how good your reputation is in your community. Of course, increasing your customer base is the thing you'll want to concentrate on the most when networking, as this is what is going to eventually bring you the most money. Here are 5 networking tips to help you increase your customer base.

1. Join as many networking organizations in your community as possible. Most communities of at least moderate size have a few business networking groups, and you'll want to take advantage of the opportunities they offer. Most of them have a specific focus, so by joining different groups, you'll have the chance to attract new customers from a variety of industries and niches.

2. Get involved in the activities of the networking organization. Most groups hold several events in the community a year to increase their visibility. You'll want to volunteer to help out at these events, not only to give yourself a good reputation as a giver, but to give yourself even MORE opportunity to be seen by those in your community who might become customers.

3. Ask a lot of questions. At networking meetings and events, ask a lot of questions of whoever you meet. Make the questions as open ended as possible and be sure they are questions that indicate an interest in the person you are talking to. People love to talk about themselves, and getting them to do so is a sure way to make them remember you.

4. Answer all questions asked of you. Do so politely and succinctly, making sure to adequately convey the true message of who you are and what you do.

5. If you get any referrals for business from your networking contacts, follow up on them ASAP, while they are still hot leads. This is a great way to increase your customer base and also build your credibility with other business owners in your area.

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