http://dahgurl.com/blog/2007/07/15/wahm-wisdom-3-ways-to-overcome-the-isolation/ Black mother, wife, sistah-friend, once homeschooling, living and laughing Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:32:00 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://dahgurl.com/blog/2007/07/15/wahm-wisdom-3-ways-to-overcome-the-isolation/comment-page-1/#comment-6731 Amy Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:07:57 +0000 http://dahgurl.com/blog/2007/07/15/wahm-wisdom-3-ways-to-overcome-the-isolation/#comment-6731 I don't work from home necessarily, but my job requires a large referral network. There are so many networking opportunities it's really amazing to me. My business partner and I recently hosted a speed networking event (like speed dating only for business not pleasure :razz: ). We learned of it through our BNI group. There was some cost involved but I'd say we made a couple of strong connections out of it. Relationship building is so important and if you work from home it seems even more imperative to get out there and make the connections you can count on to get you through those longs work days. I don’t work from home necessarily, but my job requires a large referral network. There are so many networking opportunities it’s really amazing to me. My business partner and I recently hosted a speed networking event (like speed dating only for business not pleasure ). We learned of it through our BNI group. There was some cost involved but I’d say we made a couple of strong connections out of it. Relationship building is so important and if you work from home it seems even more imperative to get out there and make the connections you can count on to get you through those longs work days.

]]> http://dahgurl.com/blog/2007/07/15/wahm-wisdom-3-ways-to-overcome-the-isolation/comment-page-1/#comment-6729 Sharan Tash Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:14:56 +0000 http://dahgurl.com/blog/2007/07/15/wahm-wisdom-3-ways-to-overcome-the-isolation/#comment-6729 Great article and I agree with you 100%. I am a professional speaker on the art and skill of Boomerang Networking, and I work out of my home. THAT is challenging and draining. Just to add to your post, by volunteering with organizations I have not only developed great strategic relationships, but also feel good about giving back to an organization I care about. Working from home is tough, but by giving back, you not only grow your business but also make yourself and others feel good. Great article and I agree with you 100%. I am a professional speaker on the art and skill of Boomerang Networking, and I work out of my home. THAT is challenging and draining. Just to add to your post, by volunteering with organizations I have not only developed great strategic relationships, but also feel good about giving back to an organization I care about.
Working from home is tough, but by giving back, you not only grow your business but also make yourself and others feel good.

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