When I think about how much Full Figure Plus has grown since the early days I feel that I wasted a lot of time that could have been spent getting to know not only my fellow bloggers but readers and other business owners in the plus community.  It has only been in the last few weeks that I have come to the realization that networking or talking amongst ourselves is vital for the long term survival of our movement.

With that being said I started to think of some of the reasons we need to network more and I mean beyond the same people we always deal with.  As the thoughts came together it hit me this is something that I have been slacking on even though Full Figure Plus for the most part has been a successful blog.

1. Networking will introduce us to a side of business we may not have known about
2. Networking will allow your strengths to shine
3. Networking will give you the tools to work on your weak areas
4. Networking will bring allies into your circle to help out during lean times
5. Networking will force you out of your comfort zone
6. Networking will allow you to help someone or get help
7. Networking will allow you the opportunity to make new friends

An example of networking at a high level is the amount of people I met during Full Figured Fashion Week™ last month.  I am still going through the stack of business cards I gathered from individuals in various fields such as modeling, designing, jewelry, fashion styling, makeup and more.  If I had not got up from my desk I would have missed this opportunity which is why I will be at Full Figured Fashion Week™ when it hits Los Angeles as well as at The Fuller Woman Expo in Detroit.  Both events will hit this Fall when I know more I will pass the word on.

I probably could go on about the power of networking but the point is to make sure that we all occasionally get up from our computer and actually meet with the people we have been talking online with for years which will only serve to make your blog and business grow over time.  I would love to hear what you think about networking in the plus community.  Feel free to comment or shoot me an email.