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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Hazel Davis

‘Having a community can be hugely helpful’: five ways connecting can help your startup succeed

Woman with disabilities doing a virtual business meeting at home
Having access to a mentor can be invaluable for small business owners. Photograph: FG Trade/Getty Images

Being a small business owner can be full of highs and lows. Working for yourself, or as part of a small team, in a “Soho” (small office/home office) setup can often be a lonely place. To unleash the full potential of your small business enterprise, you need to make connections. We explore five ways in which the right kind of network can help take you to the next level.

The mentoring connection
In the business world, the power of a good mentor is well known, and the statistics back up the benefits; according to a CNBC/SurveyMonkey Workplace Happiness survey, 91% of workers who have a mentor are satisfied with their jobs.

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