In order to get to the higher echelons of the business world, you need to have more about you than just your mind and body. When a business hits a bit of success, the focus is firmly on the leader of the pack – the CEO. It’s only right that they get the credit as it’s their creation, but they didn’t do it all on their own. Sure, some people create products or apps that boom and turn into an overnight success, but ninety-nine percent of businesses are slow burners that require a team effort. 

If you’re looking to start up a business, then you’re going to have to recruit the right people. We’re talking about your staff, of course, but also those from other firms that you feel can take you to a new level. Business contacts are absolutely vital if you want to constantly build on what you have. This is very much a case of ‘who you know,’ so you’re going to want to know all the right people. As there are many different sectors and verticals in the world of business, there are a seemingly endless amount of contacts that you can align yourself with. Here are a few that most businesses in the world should probably be in touch with.

Recruitment Agencies

You’re probably going to want to hire the brightest and best possible people. If you’re quite the interviewer and recruiter, then you might not worry about this kind of thing, but if you have neither the experience, the time, nor the skillset, then a recruitment agency would be perfect for you. You can get them to headhunt for you, or you could contact them and ask them for a temporary employee or two. Both of these avenues can be of great value.

IT Support

A lot of work is done on computers these days. The majority of your data will be stored on them, and the work you do will take place on them, too, so you need to make sure that you’re protected at all times. IT companies will be able to provide guardianship of your systems and data while you work – they’ll protect you from anything untoward, and alert when anything negative goings-on. It’s worth having them on your side. 

Suppliers 

If you’re in the likes of the manufacturing business, or the retail business, you’re going to need to have the materials or the parts delivered to you in order to work. You can’t get things done without the raw materials in your hands. The right suppliers are a necessary contact as they’ll be able to give you everything you need for the weeks and months of intense graft ahead. If you need a Rubber Sheet, extra packaging material, or special and specific parts, the right supplier(s) will be necessary.

Marketing Firms

There is an array of different companies out there that literally do your creative side for you. Marketing can be quite tricky – especially in this new digital age where everyone is vying for attention on the likes of social media. Having a marketing firm on your side might be the difference between attracting lots of receiving no traction.