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Treasure Magazine volume 8 The power of Networking in Business Aaron Iko-ojo Networking is an essential skill for business people and invariably to entrepreneurs for building strong relationships with other entrepreneurs from different age, group, nationality and field of interest. According to small business encyclopedia, networking is “developing and using contacts made in business for purposes beyond the reason for the initial contact". Networking is important for growing a business and successful entrepreneurs know that the lifeblood of their business is found in making the right connections. Whether it’s for potential business partners, marketing, sales, consultation or just to escape the loneliness of being a solo-preneur. Making connections is vital for business growth. Networking is an easy task for some especially the extroverts and for many it may not be so easy. My 4