Network or No Work - Keys in the new Collaboration Economy. Real networking and real contribution occurs when we choose to be a net giver, not a net taker. Whether you are drumming up business or looking for a job, the most effective, successful, long-term winners in the networking game are those who contribute to the people they touch and reach.Over the past few years I have changed my approach to being a Network Builder rather than just a Networker, and the results have been outstanding. Not only the results in terms of the real relationships I have made but also results in terms of the amazing feeling I get when being able to help out others.I have over 15 years experience in the CFO role and in Business Management/Ownership in the UK and Australia in a multitude of sectors (including Finance, Governance and Business Development Consulting, Construction, Retirement Villages, Accommodation, Property Development and Management, Professional Services, Catering, Publishing, Accountancy and Media), I understand the importance of not being just a bean counter.My honest belief is that we, as Accountants, have been failing our clients for decades. As an industry we need to be so much more than bean counters as we are in a Prime position to assist our clients in developing and growing their businesses. However many of use are guilty of focusing on compliance and historical reporting rather than forward thinking business advice that many of our clients desire. The aim of CloudForce is to enable Accountants to do just that.