How Much Does It Cost to Join a Business Networking Group in Arkansas? (And What You Actually Get) Most networking groups won’t tell you the price until you sit through a pitch. That’s backwards. Here’s the real breakdown — what different types of groups actually cost, what you get at […]
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How Often Should You Network? Why Consistency Matters More Than Frequency
How Often Should You Network? Why Consistency Matters More Than Frequency Networking can become another job. You attend a weekly 7 a.m. meeting. Then a mixer after work. Then another event because someone told you that “more connections” always lead to more business. Soon, your calendar is full. Your energy […]
Read MoreHow to Choose a Business Networking Group Before You Waste Your Time
Some networking meetings are a waste of time. You show up. You introduce yourself. You listen to a dozen pitches. You collect a few business cards. Then you leave wondering whether any of it will actually lead to business. You are not alone. Many Arkansas business owners search for “networking […]
Read More7 Networking Mistakes That Are Costing You Referrals (and How to Fix Them)
You went to the event. You talked to people. You collected the business cards. Maybe you even scheduled a couple of one-on-ones. And yet… Where are the referrals? If networking feels like a whole lot of activity without a whole lot of business to show for it, the problem may […]
Read MoreHow a Referral Networking Group Can Help You Get More Google Reviews
How a Referral Networking Group Can Help You Get More Google Reviews By Kristy Kennedy-Black, Community Builder and Owner of Network Arkansas I’ve spent more than 30 years helping businesses grow. The marketing tools have changed dramatically during that time. The internet changed. Social media changed. AI is changing everything […]
Read MoreAre Traditional Business Networking Groups Dead? Here’s Why Activity-Based Networking Is Winning in 2026
Let’s be honest about something nobody wants to say out loud. Traditional business networking groups are dying. And if you’ve ever sat through another stale breakfast meeting where everyone recites their 60-second elevator pitch to a roomful of glazed-over faces, you already know why. The business card exchanges. The forced […]
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