SENSSE

Do you own or know anyone who’s self-employed or owns a microbusiness? A microbusinesses is defined as having 5 or fewer employees.

Chances are you do. In fact microbusinesses make up nearly 92% of all US business entities. Most are solo operations, one person, a consultant, a contractor, a freelancer or some other independent soul.

All told they’re at least 27 million such businesses in the US. I say ‘at least’ because there are indications that the real figures may actually be higher.  Though buffeted by the economy, like everyone else, there are also indications that that number is rising at a fairly rapid rate.

Some are reluctant entrepreneurs, trying to fill in lost job income by finding their own work. Others have taken the opportunity to examine their lives and have decided this is the perfect time to pursue doing what they love and following their dreams.  Others see the rough economy as fertile soil to grow a new business venture that answers a dire need such as clean, renewable energy.

There are numerous places where a business owner, in the greater Springfield MA/Enfield CT area, can go to network.  I encourage you to check them all out and find the ones that work best for you.  The Affiliated Chamber of Commerce of Greater Springfield in MA, Tobacco Valley Chambers Alliance in CT, BNI, WBOA and many others are all valuable contributors to the business community.

As a micro or solo business owner, we think you’ll find Business SENSSE to be a valuable part of your strategy. Our key focus will be to help the growing micro and solo business community, find ways to survive and thrive in this changing economy.

Here are a few of the immediate goals for BusinessSENSSE and an idea of what ‘s planned for the future.

Now:

• A fun, efficient, low commitment way to meet other microbusiness owners.
• Opportunities to get on-the-spot advice, ideas and feedback from small business experts, and other local businesses in a creative and collaborative environment.

Upcoming:

• New unique skills and informational training not being offered anywhere else.
• Ideas, opportunities and communication channels to help you make profitable connections, save money and make better use of what you already have – in customers and resources.

If you’re interested in being a part of this dynamic, new, community of business owners, please join us at our first meeting, August 26, 2010 in Springfield MA.

~ Trish Truitt