An accomplished entrepreneur, Jim O’Malley oversees Villa Painting & Restoration, a commercial and residential painting contractor that serves southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Under the leadership of owner Jim O’Malley, Villa Painting also undertakes pressure washing and deck restoration work. He is also a member of the Merrimack Valley chapter of Business Networking International (BNI), a global organization that encourages networking as a tool for business growth.

Business networking involves getting in touch with other business owners and professionals for the purpose of setting up mutually beneficial relationships. For example, they can exchange information about the products they make or services they provide.

There are many advantages to business networking. One of these is getting or giving referrals. A referral is a business opportunity from someone in your network. Through referrals, members of a business network can increase their revenue base. Another benefit of business networking is keeping current with the latest industry news and trends and getting to know the experts and their expertise within a particular industry. Business networking also increases the profile of a business by making others aware of the value being offered by the business in terms of its products and services.