Early in my self-employed journey, I tendered for a contract to provide business support and training to retailers in a London borough. I won one third of the contract. The other two thirds were awarded to a marketing consultant who had been running her own business for 11 years. We were told we’d get on. Fortunately, we did. It was the start of a successful collaboration that rapidly grew my business.
We’re big believers in the benefits of collaboration at Fabulous Networking.
Introducing your business at Fabulous Networking in June 2026.
So, in your introductions we would like you to…
- Tell us what you do in one sentence
- What would make a good collaboration for your business? How can we make that happen?
Let’s look at the last two points in a bit more detail.
Tell us about a type of collaboration you would be interested in
How could a collaboration help you to grow your business, save you money or offer a better experience to your customers?
For example you could look to share equipment you don’t need all the time with another local business owner who has a similar need… laminators, binders, projectors are possible examples.
Would a joint marketing campaign work for you? Maybe you could put on an event with other business owners. Creative businesses often collaborate on open studios events. How could you adapt that model?
Is there something your customers need before or after they need your services? For example, a divorce lawyer’s clients may need a counsellor before deciding to go ahead. They might want a therapist or coach to decide what’s next after the divorce has gone through.
An accountant’s customers may need a bookkeeper or virtual assistant before they’re ready for the accountant and maybe a marketing consultant when they realise how little money they are making.
A web developer might want their clients to have had guidance from a marketing strategist before they are willing to start on the website. They may work alongside a copywriter or graphic designer.
Introducing your business at our June meetings
How could you offer a more complete service for your clients by collaborating with another business or even more than one?
That’s what we want to hear in our June introduction rounds.
Here are some examples to inspire you…
- I help people get their books in order ready for the accountant. I’m looking to collaborate with a business coach who works with busy business owners who need to outsource some of their non-core tasks.
- I handmake a range of organic skincare products which are kind to the skin and the environment. I’d like to collaborate with a corporate gift suppler that wants to offer more sustainable and bespoke products to their customers.
- I help people save money on their utility bills. I’m looking to collaborate with a financial planner or life coach that is helping people to achieve their long-term financial goals.
- I’m a nutritional therapist helping people to eat better, lose weight and improve their well-being. I’m looking for complementary therapists who would be interested in putting on a well-being event for small business owners.
- I tutor 9-11 year olds to help them pass entrance exams to senior schools. I would like to work with a school uniform supplier to do a joint marketing campaign.
I look forward to hearing your introductions in June and to being able to put you in touch with potential collaborators even if they are not in the room at the time you speak.
