Alignable is the go-to for business owners looking to meet other business owners. In fact, we built it just for you and our mission is to help you succeed.
There’s so much you can do to build relationships, find community, and actualize the vision you always dreamed of for your business. So how do you reap the benefits from day one?
3 Easy Things to Do on Alignable to Help Your Business Thrive
Here are the top 3 things you can do to build your best business right here on Alignable.
1. Perfect your profile
The number one thing you can do to kickstart your success? Build a profile that shows off what you and your business are all about. After all, your profile is the first place other members will go to learn about you and your business and connect with you. So make it count.
Infuse it with personality, add photos, and tell your unique story—who you are, how you got started, and what you’re looking for.
Not sure what that looks like? Here’s a great example of a profile:
After you have a profile you’re proud of, be sure to select the category that best represents your business and the tags that describe what services you provide and what types of customers you want to work with.
Easy, right?
2. Reach out, refer, and recommend
Now it’s time to build relationships with other business owners just like you. Those relationships can lead to partnerships, referrals, and new business.
To get started, take a look at the people you already know, as they’re most likely to refer you to other business owners you might want to meet.
There are a few easy ways to find businesses to connect with.
- Connect your address book to find members you know and invite your network to the platform.
- The MyNetwork page will then show them to you and suggest others you might want to meet.
Once you connect with your current network, share authentic, written recommendations of people you’ve had good experiences with. And as you connect with new people, send personalized messages to them and set up time to meet with them one-on-one.
Both making connections and writing recommendations are great ways to build credibility and expand your reach, opening you up for more referrals.
3. Join a group
Now that you’re into the swing of things, it’s time to find people who share your interests, industry, or identity by joining a group. Groups give you a place to ask and answer questions, share trusted advice, and build community—all while expanding your network.
Simply click “Browse Groups” from the sidebar on the left when you’re signed in to see the current list of groups or head to the Alignable Groups Discovery page.
Not finding what you need? You can create a group of your own, so you and others like you have a place to call home.
You’re on your way
And just like that, you’re on your way to a bigger network, more referrals, and the community you need to keep doing what you love.
If you’re new around here, what do you want to know about getting started with Alignable? Already a member? What tips can you share with business owners who just joined the platform?
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