As a small business owner, you may enjoy the substantial benefit of having free reign over your time and business movements. Yet, throughout COVID-19, you might be wondering if it’s worth building up a network that can support your business and you as a proprietor. Regardless of whether that support comes from friends or family, having someone in your corner can help to give you the confidence you need to succeed – especially throughout the pandemic.
 
What is a support network?
 
Your support network can be made up of a lot of different kinds of people, from friends to close relatives to other entrepreneurs and former business partners. It’s a good idea to have a diverse bunch that you can turn to for advice. Having a variety of outlooks and perspectives to pull from can benefit you and your company.

What can a support network do for you?
 
Having a few people on hand who support you can be helpful in many different ways. Besides giving you guidance and insight, your supporters can help to bring in new clients by telling others about your company. The people in your support network can also help to bounce around new ideas about ways to run your business. Throughout the pandemic, you can lean on these people and ask for their insight. These people will also help you to not feel alone.

Maintaining a support network.
 
Getting the support you need often involves swallowing your pride. It requires you to build genuine relationships within your community. It’s best to show appreciation whenever someone offers you advice. Being thankful for the support you receive is one of the best ways of maintaining a support network.
 
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