Networking In The Wedding Business Community
Is “networking” an important part of building your business? Sometimes it’s “who you know” and “who knows you” that help a business to succeed, and it’s very true in the New Jersey wedding community. We wanted to share with you a few opportunities to network with other wedding professionals in various ways…
First, are you actively participating in bridal shows and events? Not only will you have the opportunity to showcase your products and services to engaged couples, their bridal parties and families, but you’ll also have a chance to meet and get to know other vendors exhibiting at these shows, and often you’ll be able to cross-promote or recommend each other, helping to increase your (and their) business. Here’s a list of upcoming shows going on throughout New Jersey where you may want to consider attending or exhibiting:
http://www.njwedding.com/bridalshows
Here’s a list of Bridal Show Producers that you can contact about the costs for display booths, tables, etc.:
http://www.njwedding.com/advertising/njbridalshows.cfm
Second, a growing way to connect with others in the wedding community is through “social networking” web sites like facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Are you on these yet, and actively promoting your business? If not, you should be, because it’s FREE and already has a strong contingency of members within our industry actively using it. Here’s a link to various groups and pages that you can check out and join:
http://www.njwedding.com/facebook
Also, one of the best ways to make new connections is the “old fashioned way” through wedding industry events were a simple handshake and “hello” could be the beginning of a wonderful new business relationship! We encourage and invite you to one coming up on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Landmark in East Rutherford. As a media sponsor and participant, we’ve found these past events (which are FREE for up to 2 people per NJ company) to be exciting, where many new relationships begin by just handing out your business card and saying “hello” to fellow wedding professionals. For more information and to register, visit the following link:
http://www.njwedding.com/industryevent
We hope these above resource are helpful for your wedding business, and hope to connect with you soon!
Erik and Beth Kent
Co-Publishers
NJWedding.com & WeddingIndustry.biz
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