What Are the Benefits of Business Networking?

Business networking will allow you to directly create awareness with others of new products or services that you have to offer.  Or keep abreast business opportunities going on in your town or area.  A network can also provide you with professional mentors or contacts who might be able to assist you with problems you might need help with. 

For example, if your business needs the services of a bookkeeper, accountant, or lawyer you may find the ideal candidate through a network referral. If your business needs to improve its marketing you may be able to find that idea marketing expert through networking channels.

Networking is ideal for expanding your knowledge by taking advantage of the viewpoints and prior experience of others. For instance, if you are thinking of venturing in to a product or service, you may be able to get some valuable advice from others in the group on how best to roll it out or market it.

Networking builds awareness of who you are and the services you provide.

How Does Business Networking Work?

“It’s not what you know that counts; it’s whom you know,” establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with business associates and friends for introductions or recommendations has been the bedrock of networking.  To reap the rewards of a network, it is important to understand what business networking benefits are and how they can help your business to boost sales, increase efficiency and morale, and build awareness of your brand.

Business networking benefits are intangible as they provide you with more business opportunities through referrals, they often help you personally refine and enhance your interpersonal and sales skills, and best of all?  It help you increase your revenue opportunities!

In fact it is the networking efforts of a business owner or employee that yields the most results in small businesses. Much of local business is still done on a handshake basis, and the best way to network with other local business owners and entrepreneurs is through face-to-face meetings and local business groups.

You should not only attend the meetings of your networking group regularly but go prepared to offer something of value to the group. When people ask you what is a good lead it is as simple as talking about a recent sale or service that exemplifies the type of business you are looking for.  And lastly, listen and ask questions of those around you.  Giving back is just as important as receiving.   Use the gives gain approach and you will no doubt be well received and appreciated every time.

Remember business networking is only as good as you make it!

Marbledale Plumbing and Heating – 5 Benefits of Installing a New Boiler

What is a boiler?

  • A boiler is a pressure vessel that provides a heat transfer surface (usually tubes) between combustion products and water
  • Energy is released from the combustion of fossil fuels producing steam
  • A boiler is an essential component to providing comfort to the home
  • Used to heat up water, and provide heat to the entire house
  • Efficiency of a boiler can deteriorate over time from aging and disrepair
  • This can cause energy bills to increase
  • Boilers have improved considerably in recent years with advancements in technology
  • They are an efficient way to heat water in a home
  • They are highly durable, and can last for a long time with regular maintenance
  • They improve the comfort of a homeowner’s lifestyle and add value to to the property The boiler market is experiencing high demand, despite supply chain issues that continue to be a hurdle to manufacturers
  • The market for boilers is strongest in the Midwest and Northeast regions
  • The industry is also seeing a shortage of trained service technicians, and skilled labor Protecting the environment continues to be top-of-the-mind for homeowners, and

Boiler manufacturers are rising to the challenge

  • Technology meeting efficiency is the name of the game in today’s economy
  • Remote access and Smart-technology are the expectations of homeowners, receiving email notifications with warnings. alarms, and service reminders
  • Contractors need products that are easy to install and maintain
  • ‘The more BTU [British Thermal Units, a measurement of heatlthat can be installed in the smallest amount is of extreme value’ Lyndal Moore, sales manager at Raypak

5 Benefits of installing a pew Boiler:

Energy Efficiency; A new boiler will use the right amount of energy to deliver to a specific location. It sources power more easily minimizing energy waste, saving money on bills.

  1. Cost Savings: Saving money on energy bitts. Some rebates available through manufacturers or State government programs. Reduced maintenance cost, many have a warranty or guarantee. Parts are easier to source.
  2. Comfort: Provide better heat for an overall more comfortable lifestyle. Less noisy, more compact units take up less space. Efficient use of energy yields no fluctuation in

temperature

  1. Improved Safety and Reliability; Old boilers can bring about risks of fire hazard, carbon monoxide poisoning, and respiratory issues due to poor combustion or malfunctioning components. New boilers require less maintenance. Professionals follow state building codes for installation. Allowing a family to feel safe, secure and warm.
  2. Add Value to a Property: Improves the •green’ credits to a home. Home buyers are looking for cheaper energy bills, convenience (regular maintenance, easily repaired) and luxury for their peace of mind.

If you know someone thinking of upgrading their boiler to a more efficient model have them give us a call at Marble Dale Plumbing & Heating.

Sources:

American Bolter Manufacturer’s Association:

Dynamic Air Heating & Cooling:

Plumbing Mechanical Engineer. August 2022 :digitatedition.pmengineer.com/august-2022

  • Spot Cheek on Boiler Marker by Natalie Forster

Marbledale Plumbing and Heating, L.L.C.
Marbledale, CT
(860) 354-8242
marbledaleplumbing@gmail.com
marbledaleplumbing.com

United Alarm Services Presentation

It was a pleasure to share with our members an guest some of the camera systems United Alarm installs. A key point to the pitch was that we not only can and do install completely new systems but are able to incorporate many existing systems to provide great quality IP images with new or existing cameras with a new digital recorder that can be expanded as the need grows. We also discussed systems that are cloud based as well. All the systems can view live and recorded images on site and remotely via computer or smartphones. I look forward to working with people for the video surveillance needs for their workplace or home.
Steve Kolitz at United Alarm ,call me before you need us.
​Steve Kolitz
United Alarm Services
203 775-8788
Cell 203 417-9670