Young Business Roundtable, a recent addition to IMPACT, is a networking group for young adults aged 22-45 from various professional backgrounds. YBR was formed in response to a growing demand for professional networking opportunities, in addition to the existing social opportunities offered by IMPACT.  Three YBR breakfast events per year allow young professionals to meet and learn while growing their network of colleagues across the Baltimore Jewish community.

For the most up-to-date YBR events, join our FACEBOOK Group: IMPACT and sign up for our email alerts with Tal Shtulman.

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EXPERT BUSINESS TIPS

BUILD SUCCESS:
Build relationships with your customers and continue to communicate and educate.  Make sure everything you do resonates with them and ties them back to you. 

USE YOUR NETWORK:
Whether it’s Jewish parents in Pikesville, or a national CPA firm you just left to go solo, building a network from the relationships you’ve gained along the way will set a foundation for your growth. 

BE INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY:
Community involvement is self fulfilling – it’s fun, it makes you feel good, and it gives you business.  Whether you belong to an organization, serve on a board, or make annual contributions, it’s a tremendous benefit to give back to the community you live in or grew up in.  You might start to meet people, but you find that you have a passion for it. 

AVOID MISTAKES:
Avoid partnerships that are unnecessary, but never burn bridges.  Don’t strain your personal or business relationships, because you may come to depend on those same people.  Take care of your employees and give them a reason to come to work.

BATTLE THE ECONOMY:
It IS possible to take advantage of a down turn in the economy if you’re smart about it.  Many companies are struggling to maintain business operations, while missing sales opportunities.  The instability and insecurity of competitors in your field can allow you to thrive and concentrate on growth.

ALWAYS REMEMBER:
1. A good service industry will always be needed.
2. Be flexible and let your employees do what they do best.
3. Cultivate relationships with your clients and employees.
4. Develop a strong network of advisors you can depend on.
5. Don’t do everything yourself – define the tasks, then hire the right people for the job, and slowly step away.