{"id":13389,"date":"2017-03-21T09:05:33","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T13:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veteranroundtable.org\/backup\/?p=13389"},"modified":"2017-03-14T09:55:12","modified_gmt":"2017-03-14T13:55:12","slug":"10-reasons-to-use-the-vobrt-for-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veteranroundtable.org\/backup\/10-reasons-to-use-the-vobrt-for-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons to Use the VOBRT for Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"

The most important and strategically useful benefit of membership in the VOBRT (Veteran Owned Business Round Table) is networking, and there are two ways to network that will improve your chances of signing a government or corporate contract. Mentors, corporate members, and your fellow VOB peers want to help you succeed; the most important reason why VOB’s join the VOBRT.\u00a0Those networking connections are invaluable.<\/strong> Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

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Mentorship & Networking with Corporate Members<\/h2>\n

Mentoring<\/a>\u00a0and networking with other members can build lifelong business relationships that help both of you succeed. Collaborative learning<\/a> can help both parties improve upon their skills.<\/p>\n

1. Advice, Perspective<\/strong> \u2013 Your cousin who owns a landscaping service is eager to give business advice, but\u00a0your VOB mentor can give you better<\/em> advice because\u00a0of their past experience.<\/p>\n

2. Encouragement, Confidence<\/strong> \u2013 Knowing you have someone who\u2019s got your back builds confidence.<\/p>\n

3. Improving Skills<\/strong> \u2013 Your mentor can help you improve business skills.<\/p>\n

4. Methods, Strategies<\/strong> \u2013 Mentors can offer ideas and ways to implement them.<\/p>\n

5. Venting<\/strong> \u2013 You can tell your mentor things you can\u2019t tell your family; your fears, your worries.<\/p>\n

Peer-to-Peer Networking<\/h2>\n

Business networking with other VOBRT members<\/a> can expand your knowledge. You can learn from the success of others<\/a>, their pitfalls and experience\u00a0the true value of word-of-mouth advertising.<\/p>\n

6. Friendship<\/strong> \u2013 Like-minded people form lasting relationships. Some of the strongest, most enduring friendships are the result of networking with someone with common interests.<\/p>\n

7. Increased Business<\/strong> \u2013 The referrals you get through networking are normally high quality and many are pre-qualified for you.<\/p>\n

8. Input<\/strong> \u2013 Peers who are \u201cin the same boat\u201d can offer insights and perspectives you\u2019re missing.<\/p>\n

9. Opportunities\/Connections<\/strong> \u2013 Joint ventures, partnerships\u00a0and more opportunities will give you the competitive edge.<\/p>\n

10. Visibility <\/strong>\u2013 You want to be the one they think of later when your product, services or skills\u00a0are needed.<\/p>\n

VOBRT Membership for Better Business<\/h2>\n

If you are able to mentor or can serve as a corporate member, you\u2019ll be giving back to the men and women who have protected our country. While they took time out of their lives to work for our safety, their peers were getting a leg up in the business. Participating\u00a0in the various programs offered by the VOBRT helps narrow the playing field for our most deserving citizens: our veterans.<\/p>\n

You can join the ranks of more than 4,000,0000 veteran owned companies that network for better business successes for military veterans. Call 586-722-1557 or contact<\/a>\u00a0the VOBRT today for more information!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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