People want to help

I've learned that people want to help. They may decline a request because they do not have the resources at that moment, but often that only increases their desire to do so. 

I don't have much experience with asking for money. But I've had a lot of experience with asking for an hour of time.

The request might be for business networking. Or it might be for assistance with moving a heavy piece of furniture to another room. Whatever it is, ask. People want to help.

When running a business, it's how business relations are made. When moving to a new town, it's how friends are made.