Find a system you like, adapt it to your needs, and use it immediately. Also keep a checklist of what you must do each day. Networking Becoming part of the business community is an important step in starting your business. Look for one that provides practical help. Some associations primarily lobby the government, which helps an established business, but is less helpful for a new firm.
Many associations offer reduced membership fees for new businesses.
Joining your local chamber of commerce will help you meet business people in your community. Rotary International also is an excellent organization. Service organizations such as Kiwanis and the Lions draw heavily from the business community. They operate under the umbrella of New York JSEC, Inc., which works on cooperative projects with the State Department of Labor. Local JSECs vary from a few dozen to several hundred active members.