That is so exciting! I remember starting my different busiensses, what an exciting time.
1. www.Meetup.com is a great place to begin looking for networking groups and contacts.
2. www.Linkedin.com for more business contacts.
Introduce yourself to local businesses that are COMPLIMENTARY to yours, health food stores, natural food stores or clothing stores. Offer them your services, for their personal use (The first one free is always best) you will say, "of course I would not expect you to partner with something that you haven't experienced yourself, so I'd like to offer you an hour free of charge to see what I do so you can make an informed decision how we can best help each other." Trust me, this is a GREAT and almost free way to get into partnership.
3. Search for network marketers who promote healthy NATURAL products and offer to partner with them (companies like Isagenix, Sunrider, Herbal Life). Perhaps offering their clients a deal on your services and in return you could offer to share their info with your clients.
4. The chamber is a good idea, but I find that so many of their events are in the morning...not to good for a mom.
5. When I started my last business, I was a professional clown for birthday parties, I spoke to people I know and offered them a "free party" in exchange for a testimonial and 5 references. Word of mouth advertising is free and THE most effective. Think about how many fliers you get in your mailbox everyday, so you really pay attention to them? But when a friend tells you about a great product, service, sale or whatever, you listen and are more likely to use it. Since I joined network marketing, I have seen the brilliance of word of mouth advertising. It costs me nothing and gains me so much. Good luck! If you want someone to talk to who has "been there done that" feel free to connect with me.
B.
Family Success Coach