Networking is a must if you plan to run any type of successful business online. Even if your goal isn’t to “make money” you still need resources that help you locate like-minded individuals.

Sta.rtup.biz, with a current Alexa rating of 150,312, has the potential to be the next “Facebook” for online business owners.

Boasting an Expert Forum, groups to join, free business tools, what they call “inspiring images,” and a video hall of fame, this “new” small business social network just might be your cup of tea!

While it’s true people flock to Facebook and MySpace communities, sometimes the wisest choice is to step outside what “everyone else is doing” and do your own thing. Getting in at the beginning of something new (I didn’t say fly by night, but solid marketing) is always a smart business move

Why should you bother?

Well, since we just signed up this morning we do not have proof yet on Sta.rtup’s search engine linking capabilities (something we always watch for), but on the other hand it’s a prime opportunity for all website owners (and bloggers) to extend themselves and their “friendship” to others online.

You really do not know where your next potential client will come from… or your next joint venture… or your next business idea.

By joining a community like this, getting in at the beginning so to speak, you can lay the groundwork for years of networking, and get that jump on your competition.

Will you be able to set this up yourself?

My answer is yes. If you can click a few links and type in a bit here and there, add your feed (if you have one, if not don’t worry), type a message (it’s under add a “blog” but they don’t mean what you think that means), join groups, and add friends… well you can see how very simple adding Sta.rtup.biz will be to increase your social media marketing reach.

We will, of course, be keeping tabs on this… we like to see proof in our search engines stats that a spot like this has multiple benefits. But at a minimum, it is certainly a new arena you can use to share information about what you are doing online.

Enjoy!

Don’t forget before you leave to COMMENT and thus do some FREE marketing for yourself! Also we’ll be interested to hear if you sign up, your insights on this new community, suggestions, and more! Enjoy!

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