Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A community can be formed in many ways. For example, it can be done through social media, offline events or by creating an online forum.

If yours is a business keen on community-building, know this: There must be real value present — and it's a two-way street. A key trend for today’s businesses is building communities around their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. In the digital age, where connectivity knows no bounds, ...