Your communications may be free, open and honest, or shrouded with hidden meanings. You may have to deal daily with people who rub you the wrong way with their attitudes, mannerisms and behavior, even if you do understand these behaviors are rooted in another culture or perhaps another time and place. The physical picture helps me see where my business is at and pinpoint areas where my communications could be better managed. On one occasion, the map made me realize that I hadn't seen my accountant for nearly nine months. So I made a phone call, arranged a meeting, and the level of service improved.
Communication is a function of management.
If you're running a home business, even if it's a sole venture, then you're a manager. And networking should not only be about growing your business. It should be about building relationships through good communication.