As entrepreneurs and local business owners, you already know all about the importance of networking within your community to build enhanced business relationships and increase your visibility. But if you’ve never considered joining a national networking group, you may be missing a valuable opportunity. “What can a national group possibly do for my local business?” you may be asking.

We’ve got 5 valuable benefits of joining a national networking group that can ultimately help lead you to greater success as an entrepreneur. Take a look!

A Wealth of Resources

One great way to make the most of any national organization you may join is to mine their resources for materials that will help contribute to your company’s success. Most national organizations feature a blog where they share tips, advice, and recommendations that can lead you to tools and practices that will help improve anything from your sales pitch to your mindset and work-life balance. Because, let’s face it, as entrepreneurs, we experience a lot of the same struggles and getting insight from someone who’s been there and done that will not only help you make positive changes, but it will also reassure you to know you’re not going it alone.

Aside from useful tips and advice shared in blog posts, many national organizations also offer links to programs, apps and tools that may help you manage your business more efficiently and effectively.

Professional and Personal Growth

In addition to resources that will help up your entrepreneurial game, one of the core benefits of joining a national organization is an emphasis on personal and professional development. Because national networking organizations have a larger network, it also means they likely have more resources to create educational experiences for members ranging from webinars to national conferences.

You can choose to do your learning from the comfort of your own home while rocking your pajamas and checking out a webinar, or you can invest in yourself and register for a multi-day conference where you’ll learn from industry leaders and focus on your own professional growth without the distractions of daily obligations at home. Whatever your preference, a national organization is certain to provide educational opportunities to meet your needs.

Expanded Network = Increased Visibility

It should go without saying that a national networking organization will expand your network – afterall, the word “networking” is in its title! But it’s worth mentioning this benefit because many entrepreneurs don’t realize just how valuable a larger, national network can be for increasing their business visibility in their local community – and beyond – and providing access to the types of business relationships that will challenge you and encourage you to push yourself as a business owner.

This is definitely not a case of less is more. We think more access to more entrepreneurs who you can connect with and learn from is always better for you and your business.

Support System

Within that expanded network, you’ll develop relationships with entrepreneurs from all over the country that will share their tips and tricks for success. But, more importantly, you’ll connect with people who understand your struggles as a business owner and who are rooting for your success.

The support system you have access to in a national networking group is unique in that it is built on an understanding that there is always enough success to go around for everyone. We’re all in this together!

Connections without Competition

National networking groups make such great support systems for entrepreneurs because of one very important fact – there is no competition involved. Because you are connecting with entrepreneurs from all over the country, you are never in direct competition with the people who you could probably learn the most from – your industry peers.

If nothing else, the opportunity to ask questions, brainstorm and get feedback from others who are successful in your industry without worrying you’re stepping on anyone’s toes is reason enough to join a national networking group. There’s no threat of competition, no drama – just genuine support. Where else can you get that kind of stress-free business insight?

Of course, the benefits of joining a national networking group extend beyond those we’ve listed here, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Why not join today and experience the benefits firsthand?

Learn more about how you can join Business Among Moms here – we can’t wait to meet you!