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A Guide to Building a Referral Network for Your SMB

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However, most small and midsize businesses can’t afford expensive advertising campaigns to attract potential clients. That makes word-of-mouth recommendations the most trusted advertising channel, even above social media ads and TV commercials. That’s what makes referral networks a marketing goldmine.

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The Complete Guide to Business Networking [+8 Key Tips You Should Leverage]

Hubspot Sales

Business networking is important because the higher the position, the less the job is advertised. This makes it a goldmine of networking connections and job opportunities. Just ask Dan Gower , the owner of Buddy Gardner Advertising. "I Network with local businesses or vendors. Savannah's right. Create a LinkedIn profile.