The online virtual community has opened the door to
an opportunity for small businesses to network, according
to StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal’s
guide for entrepreneurs.
Net communities, like MySpace, have turned into a thriving
marketplace for start-ups on a tight budget to make new “friends” (read:
customers.)
“Software tools and online services can help generate
sales leads without the usual legwork and the often-inefficient
cold calling,” said David Patton, editorial director,
StartupJournal.com.
“Entrepreneurs can choose from a host of tools
that help them address an old problem: how to sign up
new customers when you have small or nonexistent sales
resources – and must compete with corporations
with deep pockets and big reputations,” Patton
said.
StartupJournal.com also suggests entrepreneurs look
into Facebook.com, a networking site aimed at college
and high school students, and LinkedIn, which can help
you in finding sales leads through mutual acquaintances.
“Online networking can help small businesses generate
sales leads without the usual legwork and the often-inefficient
cold calling,” Patton said.
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