The document discusses collaborating with other solo professionals to grow your business. It outlines 4 types of collaboration: straight up collaboration, partnering, joint ventures, and affiliates. Examples are provided for each type. The document then provides a 3 step process for collaboration: 1) Know yourself, your clients, and potential partners, 2) Find ways partners can fill gaps in your business, and 3) Consider starting small and keeping projects simple. Overall, the document promotes collaboration as a way to generate additional income and expand your business beyond working solo.
2. by Barbara Saunders,
The Solo Pro Success Coach
Director, International Association of Self-Employed Communication Professionals
Founder, Solo Pro Academy | Host, Solo Pro Radio
SoloProSuccess.com | (503) 746-4666
3. Team up with other Solos
Collaborating liberates you from the Feast or Famine Cycle.
4. You’re Solo | You’re Unique
Specialize: You fill a need that no one else can
9. How Collaboration
Built My Business
Laid off 4 times
Tried the traditional route
Realized an evolution had taken place
I evolved to adjust to new reality
Matched problem with solution
Cultivated community or resources
13. Collaboration for my Academy
Organization experts to
teach creating an operation
manual
Home office technology
experts
CPAs for setting up books,
dealing with taxes
16. Lessons Learned
Selling hours for dollars doesn’t work
Focus on YOUR strengths | Specialize
Fit the team to the project
Communicate clearly
Make friends with technology
22. Find ways to fill in the gaps
Knowledge or services you lack
Extend your range of service
Add value to your offerings
Make the product more complete
23. Where to Find partners
Networking events
Trade shows
Chat rooms and forums
Masterminds
Linked In Groups
24. Where to use partners
Info products
Online events and interviews
Offline workshops
Books
Service packages
30. Collaborate to Elevate
Let me help you make it to the next level.
Grow you business far faster
Create bigger one-time paydays
Be seen as a leader
Expand your reach
Connect on a higher level
31. Free Collaboration Kick Start Call
30 to 45-minute call
Focused on your partnering
ideas and opportunities
Uncover hidden barriers
Discover new ways to
expand YOUR business To Schedule Your Call:
Leave with clear action Phone 503-746-4666 or email:
steps on what to do next Barbara@SoloProSuccess.com