Having a list of people that you can share and work with can grow your reach as you create a new set of followers as new contacts discover what you have to offer.
I have spent to weekend in 'collaborative' efforts that have allowed me to make loads of new contacts which I might have found hard to get on my own.
Collaboration with other local businesses to create events opened my unique business up to so many new people.
But remember!
Good collaborative agreements mean that everyone benefits equally.
There is no point of creating contacts with those you do not trust or you feel may not add anything to your business - remember that you ARE your business and who you choose to work with will have ramifications to your reputation and sometimes even in your personal life.
Sometimes the risk of working with a 'mad scientist' may seem enticing but it can literally blow up in your face.
Mad scientists have whacky ideas that can be fun and can be imaginative but will they be successful?
Check for experience in those you choose to work alongside.
Look at what they are currently doing on facebook and on their webpages.
Speak to people who have had past experiences with them.
Take time to get to know them first.
Working together with other local small businesses can be such a great area of growth potential.
All relationships, even business ones, require a level of trust so don't do anything unless you are ready and have thought it through.
The Ghost Coach says - there are so many opportunities in small business for great collaborative projects! Don't be scared to work with others.
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