...but do it the right way!

Community involvement can be one of the most powerful ways to grow your business. The following are the keys to successful community branding:

• Pick an organization such as the Chamber of Commerce, a civic club (rotary, lions, etc) or a charity. All these groups are looking to grow and are seeking volunteers. In your selection process, let your "passion" be your guide. Choose based on your interest.
• Identify your strengths and see which of your top selections are the best fit.
• Don't expect to start as president of an organization. You will start at the bottom and pay your dues by hard work.
• Don't hand out your business cards; let your work impress others and they will ask you what business you are in.
• Like reaching for any other goal, community Branding requires continued "giving" on your part.

In today's economic climate there are a lot of opportunities to service your community. Volunteer because you want to give back to your community, the branding will come on it own.

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You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two ears trying to get other people interested in you.

Be vigilant.... the DUCK is coming soon

Nick Petra
Certified Financial Planner
Business Coach and Mentor.
e-mail: nick@nickpetra.com