While it is exciting, starting a business can be lonely. You get into online marketing to work on your own (and build a team later) and to avoid having to commute to a job. But the thing is, you are sitting there in your home office all alone and maybe you actually do miss getting to see co-workers. Well in this day and age, you can find tons of other entrepreneurs online and socialize with them…so you don’t have to feel all alone in this endeavor.
But, if you are feeling more lonely than you’d like, here’s some suggestions for getting together with others, whether online or in person.
Take a Class
If you need to know something to help improve your business or life, taking a class is a great way to do it. Participating in the class with the other students and the instructor is also a great way to network with other like-minded people. Most of the time, the people taking the course and you will have something in common if only the reason for taking the class.
Join a Mastermind
If you need motivation, sometimes a mastermind group is the way to go. Not only will you be able to network with others, but you’ll learn something and potentially acquire a new resource to use to meet your goals.
Find Your Community
There is a community out there for you to join as a solopreneur that can help you learn, socialize, and grow your business. It may be local to you, or it might be online via a forum, message board, or private group on Facebook or another platform.
Build Your Team
Just because you are a solopreneur doesn’t mean you have to do everything. To acquire a skill (a resource) fast, pay for it. For example, if you don’t have financial knowledge, you may want to hire a CPA to guide you, or if you lack time to provide the proper customer care, you may want to employ a customer service expert or pay for a chatbot to help.
Find a Co-working Community
Locally to you, there are probably co-working communities already working together and helping each other grow. You can also find co-working communities online too through groups and forums. It can be very motivating working alongside other movers and shakers. Plus, once again, through networking, you may be able to fill your need for a particular resource based on your list.
Go to Live Events
An enjoyable and lucrative way to avoid being alone is to go to live events. Live events will stand out for you as a networking tool that will introduce you to new people to fulfill your resource list.
Connect with Your Customers
Also, don’t forget that you have customers, or you will once you start your business. You can connect with them on many levels. For example, use your hobbies and interests to build rapport when you can tie them to your business and work. Your customers are essential, and the more you can get to know them, the better.
As you can see, you’re never alone. As the owner of your business, it’s up to you to fill all your needs, but you don’t need to do it alone. You can network and build your team and remember to delegate and outsource so that you aren’t doing it all alone.
All the best,
Patti
I’m a Christian, Musician’s Wife, Mom, Nana, Friend and Encourager. I work on this site for my own growth and benefit, probably more so than I do for others, but I pray that what I’m learning and sharing will help others in creating a lifestyle they love.
