It’s important for Entrepreneurs to collaborate to inspire business growth.
Focus closely and you will
start to notice amazing examples of collaboration happening extensively
within your coworking space. Shared workspaces are hubs for sharing
business experiences, resources, connecting prospects and just enjoying
coffee with a new friend. This opportunity of sharing resources and
community makes the idea of collaboration most appealing to
entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Being
a coworking space ourselves, we often witness the collaborative power
between our Members. We feel the best amenity within a Coworking space
is the opportunity to collaborate. This is where historical
partnerships can be forged, and will continue to do so.
There
are a multitude of ways collaboration can inspire growth between
businesses. Here are a few innovative ways to harness the power:
- Partner for Referrals: Who can I partner with to share referrals?
- Co-host an Event: At my event, what other services can my customers benefit from?
- Let
customer needs lead the way: Who can I refer my customers to in case I
need to take a break for vacation or god forbid a real emergency?
- Co-promote Products: Can my product bundle up/package with someone else's product for a better outcome?
Collaboration in business is the future. Organizations, individuals and small businesses can gain so much more from working together, than alone. The opportunities and ideas that arise from cross-pollination of individual expertise are boundless. You get pushed in directions you might never take otherwise. Collaboration makes us better.
Take the time to introduce yourself, explain your business, and get to know what everyone within the space does. You never know when “the next step” to your success is right in front of you.
