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Many local communities have organizations of businesspeople who convene to share ideas, exchange contacts, help each other out, and just plain socialize. Lots of research shows that Americans especially seem to love this sort of clubbiness, but it’s definitely not limited to one demographic. Some groups consist of folks who’ve worked in the same industry or firm in the past or share mutual interests, and other organizations focus on helping specific groups like women, recent immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ people, or freelancers. Thanks to the Internet, you can find business groups that regularly schedule either online or in-person support meetings.

Business networking organizations are an invaluable resource for help in planning and running your business. For information about what’s available in your community, check with your local Chamber of Commerce. There’s nothing better than talking to someone who’s been there, done that, so you don’t fall into avoidable traps. Ask whether they have a mentoring program. Because websites change so fast, the best way to find a networking organization is through a detailed and thorough search using keywords.