Give Back to Receive

Giving back to your community or those abroad is a rewarding experience. Whether it’s from your wallet, your time or your personality, giving back to others is an important part of being a valuable community member. If you have been blessed in your lives, think of the amount of times it was because just one person was willing to take a chance on you or your business. By giving someone else a chance as well – even in a little way – you have the ability to empower their lives. So many times when you give back you also receive. Philanthropists often run in the same circles, and those in a position to give are often in a position to help you and your business as well. You never know when you might find yourself in a networking opportunity through your charity that lets you in turn help your own business. Always remember though to give out of genuine care. If you’re not really passionate about a cause, don’t pretend to be just because you’d like to network with someone who is. People can spot a fake a mile away, and it’s a big turn off. But when you make connections while giving back to a cause/community you truly value, that is the ultimate win-win situation.