Originally Posted at Kauffman.org
A cohesive network of entrepreneurial-support organizations can let each organization act as a node, providing an entry point into this crucial resource network.  When entrepreneurs connect to even a single node, they gain access to a trusted advisor who will link them to the broader, highly confidential network, where they find a safe haven to talk through their questions and get help moving into the spaces where their companies can thrive.  With the addition of a central hub, there can be a single place to promote network access and organizations can refer entrepreneurs to the best resource to meet their need.
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