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There are hundreds of different ways to build your network. You can talk to random people in the street, make cold calls or hand out flyers in your quarter but the odds of success are rather small. You can attend meetings of employers’ organisations or official bodies to grow your circle of business acquaintances and although you will undoubtedly end up with interesting contacts you probably won’t find the specific expertise you’re looking for. An online matchmaker is much more effective.

Matchmaking is everywhere in our digital age. Naturally we primarily associate matchmaking with romance but if you think about it, a surprising number of hi-tech companies are nothing more than matchmakers. What does Uber do other than match drivers with people looking for a ride? Airbnb arranges mini-marriages between people with a room to spare and adventurous tourists. Even eBay essentially creates a highly individual match between supply and demand.

Professional online matchmakers are fantastic instruments for starters because they inject highly specialised expertise into your business. You don’t need to recruit anyone, you can work with freelancers and other professionals on a temporary or project per project basis. Above all though - and just like real dating apps - you get to know each other before you take the next step. Who knows, that one click may result in fireworks!

1. KBC Vindr

KBC Vindr does exactly what its name promises: it helps you find just the right person or advice your business needs. This smart matchmaker brings you into contact specifically with local entrepreneurs who are faced with the same questions and challenges. That’s smart because it goes beyond the merely professional: personal values matter as well. This makes for relevant and surprising matches where things click on every level.. The threshold to make contact is kept low thanks to the convenient chat function.

Discover more on: kbcvindr.be

2. Fiverr

Do you have bigger dreams? No problem, because Fiverr gives you access to experienced freelancers from across the globe. On this online platform thousands of international freelancers offer their services: from designing birthday cards to strategic management advice and everything in between.

Discover more on: fiverr.com

3. Upwork

Another giant of a professional matching platform. With over 5 millions users you’re sure to find the expertise you’re looking for. Next to individual freelancers you can also hire agencies and companies on Upwork. So if your business is off to a flying start you can easily scale up to an industrial level. :-)

Discover more on: upwork.com

4. Freelancer.com

On freelancer.com all it takes is a few clicks to post the job for which you need professionals. In a matter of minutes your inbox will fill up with offers from freelancers from all over the world. You can also scroll at leisure through thousands of online portfolios to make sure your freelancer will do a good job. Also good to know: you only need to pay once the project is finished and you are 100% satisfied with the freelancer’s performance.

Discover more on: freelancer.com

We wish you tonnes of interesting matches!