Leah Rybak’s Post

Is your organisation taking advantage of collaborations and partnerships?🤔 Key Benefits: - Raising awareness of your cause - Introducing it to new audiences - Increasing interest in supporting your organisation - Raise more funds through a mutually beneficial promotional period - Aligning your organisation with another high-profile business can elevate the value of your voice on par with the organisation What benefits has your organisation gained from collaborations? Would you do it again? Did you choose the right business to partner with?

🖇 Remember our neighboring café that engaged in referrals with a coworking space? Now, its owner teams up with a small bookstore for a cozy reading event, blending stories with warm drinks. Looks the same? Yet, it's different: this type of partnership is more than referrals; it’s about actively creating something together based on shrared values and goals, it enriches both businesses and strengthens the community. Today, we’re sharing practical ways to make partnerships work: 🧲 Identify Synergies: Look for partnerships that enhance your strengths. 🧲 Plan Joint Campaigns: Create shared experiences that benefit both audiences. 🧲 Leverage Each Other’s Networks: Cross-promote to expand your community reach. These are just a few ways to start! If you’d like early access to our complete guide on building partnerships that matter, drop your email or DM us—we’re happy to share it ahead of the official release. Mini Challenge: Tag a business you think would make a great partner and share why! Let’s keep making connections that matter. #SmallBusinessGrowth #CollaborateToSucceed #CommunityMarketing #GRWDMarketing #StrongerTogether #NetworkingForGrowth #CommunityConnections

Happy National Small Business Week! Did you know (according to the Chamber of Commerce) that more than 60 million people in the US are employed by small businesses? Show some love to a small business this week and throughout the year by shopping small. And if you need help sharing your organization's story with targeted audiences, let me help you! #NationalSmallBusinessWeek #smallbusiness

Tip #1 for building a thriving online community: Develop a strategy Setting up an online community can be exciting, but success starts with a well-defined strategy. Take a step back and ask yourself: how can your members help each other? This is the key to creating an active, engaging platform that brings true value to your association. Want more tips like this? Check out our full blog for more insights on building a thriving online community. 👉 https://buff.ly/3TrtgBl #Community #DigitalTransformation #Associations

Celebrate Small Business Week! Find a Local Gem🎉 Get to know the small businesses in your area with these simple tips: 1. Follow on Social Media 📱: Connect with local stores and restaurants for updates and promotions. 2. Subscribe to Local News 📰: Sign up for your community newsletter for business highlights and events. 3. Check Community Boards 🗒️: Look for announcements on local websites and bulletin boards. 4. Read Reviews ⭐: Use reviews to discover and support local favorites. Take Action! 💪 Visit a small business today and share your experience! Let’s make a difference together! #SmallBusinessWeek #ShopLocal #SupportSmall #CommunityFirst #LocalGems #ExploreYourArea

Building a community around a small business is a powerful way to engage customers, foster brand loyalty and drive growth. https://wsd.ke/3zgao6 #BusinessCommunity #CommunityBuilding #CommunityBuildingStrategy #CommunityEngagement #LoyaltyProgram #BusinessNetworking #UserGeneratedContent #FeedbackMechanism #UGC #SmallBusiness #WordPressMaintenance #WPSupport #WebSoftDevelopment

🌟 Calling all Dubbo small businesses! 🌟 As Small Business Month approaches this October, we want to hear from you! How are you planning to celebrate? Whether it's launching new products, hosting events, or offering special promotions, let us know! Share your plans with us and get featured on our social media channels. Let’s highlight your hard work and creativity! Tag us or use the hashtag #DubboSmallBizMonth to join the conversation. We can't wait to see how you’ll make this month special! #DubboBusinessChamber #SmallBusinessMonth #DubboProud #CelebrateLocal

💬 Every month I host a FREE online networking event for small business owners, if you want to come to our next one just comment ‘MIXER’ and I’ll DM you the info ✨
 When? 19th June Time? 11am - 12:30pm Price? Free! Where? Zoom Each month, The Content Club, our small business marketing resources membership, holds a Small Biz Mixer where any small business owner can join in, connect, showcase their offers, and foster mutual support! Here's a quick rundown of how the event goes: We kick things off at 11 am In the chat, everyone can share their links to connect. Next, we break out into smaller groups, allowing you to engage more personally with fellow participants. Finally, we reconvene to share our key takeaways. Our topic of conversation is "Collaboration" (but we'll spill the details once you join!) if you want to come to our next one just comment ‘MIXER’ and I’ll DM you the info ✨


Beyond the Agenda: From Networking to Community Building In our latest blog post we explore community-building techniques employed by creative event professionals, including: 🤝 Strategies for establishing trust and forging meaningful connections with your brand. 💭 Tactics to encourage collaboration and cultivate brand advocates. ✍️ Valuable insights on how to add value to your community members. Dive into our blog today and elevate your network into a thriving community. 👇 https://bit.ly/4asBoaA 🔗 #CommunityBuilding #EventProfs #FirstEventUK

Supporting our sector's alignment toward affinity over affluence doesn't mean we leave money on the table; it just means we can be more intentional about managing it. Nothing exemplifies this more than event sponsorships. To accompany a new article I wrote for Neon One, I also worked with Chris Strub on a video explainer that walks through 10 ways you can optimize your event sponsorship management by leveraging digital payment forms. "But Tim, some of my sponsors refuse to pay online!" I GOT YOU COVERED, MY FRIENDS. Approaches like the ones I outline here can revolutionize the relationship-building you have with your community of generosity, so let's begin to dream bigger about our data. Let me know what you think and I'll also drop the longer form article in the comments.