The history of modern business network started off with barter systems that often had quality goods and services with people’s heart and soul put into it. This is now lacking among today’s entrepreneurs due to craving for instant success and money. As they get involved in making money and having a sophisticated life, somewhere quality tends to suffer. This happens when there is no direct communication between the buyer and the seller, and when the sellers forget their own roots.

• Know the sellers better: If you have started a new home-based business like selling packed foods and beverages, your neighbors will know that the product is healthy with no chemicals added as it’s all done by the people of the house. You enjoy this connection you would not otherwise have. When the business succeeds, you celebrate it with the rest of the community and when it stumbles, they are there to support you.
• Improves family’s health: By supplying your neighbors with fresh vegetables, fruits and milk, you also supply them with the warmth your family has to offer. They would have access to your farm which could be organic and offer dairy products, fresh eggs, and meat from grass-fed poultry. You can provide them with tax-free goods with no additional charges, which would be a great start. This not only improves a family’s relationship among themselves, but keeps a good vibe going through the community.
• Provide jobs: When you start a small business, you are creating local job opportunities. You can seek workers close to home. This would reduce traffic congestion; the workers can get to work early and finish his job early. You, in fact, support your fellow community workers. Also, this will help you be a good leader as you are already familiar with the people you work with.
• Benefits one another: Suppose you and your neighbor is doing different businesses, you could benefit from one another. Suppose you own a dress shop and your neighbor runs a cafe, it is mutually beneficial as someone who comes in for an outfit could go over for a coffee later or vice versa. Or, if you decide to start an ice cream parlor, you can always buy milk from a local dairy farm. It would save you money and gain you a long-term business associate.
• Best customer service: There is no better satisfaction than satisfying your customers. When people shop local, you have a direct connect with your customer and directly help solve any concerns they might have.