Join a local chamber of commerce or beauty business association to connect with other local business owners in the area. (bizfluent.com)
Ask other local business owners, lawyers and accountants for referrals or simply walk into a bank branch and ask to be introduced to a small business loan manager. (startonpurpose.com)
Meet other local business owners, hold community functions in your office and practice door - to - door marketing to show that you're one of them. (rismedia.com)