“How can a small business community like Hub help my business grow?”
This is a common question that small business owners ask us before they join our community.
If there’s one thing that we’ve learnt over the years, it takes a community to grow a business.
Below we’ll share 7 ways that a community can help your small business grow, but before we do that we’d like to announce that throughout April and May each of our member communities at Hub Adelaide, Hub Melbourne and Hub Sydney will be focusing on the power of community with our #HubCommunity campaign.
What does this mean exactly?
New and improved small business programming – based on member feedback from our recent community survey, designed to help your small business connect to and leverage the Hub community to grow.
Fantastic opportunities to network – collaborate, learn, grow, get profiled in front of Hub’s extensive national community, give a talk, host a special event and more.
Exciting new partners – who are adding value to Hub memberships by offering exclusive member perks and discounts, workshops, learning and networking opportunities.
Here’s a sample of some of the special #HubCommunity programming we’ve got coming up at Hub (open to public, RSVP using the links below):
Adelaide:
April 8: Speed Networking
April 19: Lunch & Learn – Leveraging Linkedin For Business (TBC)
May 3: Basic Xero Accounting for Freelancers
May 13: Speed Networking
Melbourne:
April 8: Speed Networking powered by 3 Ravens Beer
April 19: Lunch & Learn – Cybersecurity for small and medium businesses
May 3: Five Ways You Can Use Stories To Market Yourself
May 13: Speed Networking
Sydney:
April 5: Adobe Start-Me-Up Branding Lab
April 5: Lunch & Learn – The Journey To The Right CRM
April 8: Small Business Speed Networking
April 13: Complimentary Small Business Advisory Service
April 29: Black and White ~ An Evening of Inspired Dining
May 5: Champagne Tasting night with Champagne Brimoncourt
May 17: Lunch & Learn – The Power of publishing for entrepreneurs
To find out what other events are coming up at Hub refer here.
These are just a few of the benefits of joining the Hub community!
So here it is…
7 ways a small business community like Hub’s can help your small business grow, as shared by none other than our amazing Hub members:
1. Comraderie
“Hub is beyond a workplace; it is a community place. It is what the future of work will be.” – Pozible
“It’s a vibrant space complete with business people who share similar life values. As a small business owner, it provides me with a wonderful office space with top-notch facilities, but most importantly access to connecting with people on both a personal and professional level. Try it for a month. There’s such a limited risk. I was crazy to work from home for so long.” – Rob Gordon, Outrun Software
Action Step: Pop in to your local coworking location for a complimentary trial day, say hi to a fellow co-worker, strike up a conversation, and it doesn’t have to be just about business!
#lunch aftermath with members feeling very loving. #Adelaide #coworking #community #foodcoma
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Mar 9, 2016 at 6:51pm PST
2. Gain Knowledge & Experience
“It’s a great opportunity to be surrounded by knowledge and experience if you’re willing to take your business idea to the next level.” – Paula Narvaez, Fruit of Yoga
Action step: Attend or present an upcoming “Lunch & Learn”, join a speed networking night and practise your pitch, or connect with other coworkers and ask questions.
Sandra from #curatebee teaching small business owners all about #smallbiz #socialmedia at #hubsydney #hubblastoff A photo posted by HUB Australia (@hubaustralia) on
Feb 18, 2016 at 9:20pm PST
3. Diversity
“The Social Diary girls love The Hub because it gives us a chance to mingle with people working in all different types of industries. Also, as a small business The Hub allows us to expand our social circles and meet a lot more people.” – Georgia Dawes, Manager, Social Diary
Action Step: Brainstorm and write down a list of different industries that your business could support, leverage or learn from. Then go to your nearest business community, connect and add value!
4. Collaboration
“Hosted, friendly, warm, and genuine atmosphere of people connecting, sharing time, space and working experiences. A real sense of belonging to a community. Regular social and professional connections, development opportunities and collaboration fostering. A network of hubs to connect to in Australia and around the world.” – Digital Storytellers
“Working life here means you exist in a like-minded ecosystem of pioneers. This sets the scene with a spirit of innovation, collaboration and growth – success breeds success.” – Michelle Wilding, Inbound Marketing Manager, Fresh Egg Digital
Action Step: Think about what type of non-competing business you could partner with who shares a similar target audience as yours, where you could both refer business to each other, then approach them for a coffee chat in the kitchen about how you could win business together.
Collaboration tip: Identify non-competing businesses who shares your audience then connect!
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5. Positive Energy
“(I like) the opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs and the lively atmosphere. If you thrive when surrounded by the buzz of activity, then Hub is the place to be.” – Corch X, Shogun Cybersecurity
Action Step: Ask yourself “what’s one cool way that I could make someone else’s day better today?” and go and do it. (Insider tip: Hubbers love food, coffee, animals and children!)
The best way to cowork…with your pets! Did you know that we at Hub love you and your animals? If you would like to cowork with your pet, let us know a day in advance and we'd love to see them! #hubaustralia #petsatwork #petrescue #coworking #networking #workandplay #dogsofinstagram
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Feb 8, 2016 at 6:44pm PST
6. Support
“The Hub is a great place to work. Hubbers go above and beyond to lend a hand, and there’s never a shortage of friendly faces to chat too or enjoy a beer with!” – Harrison Uffindell, Tilt
Action Step: Ask your friendly coworking community manager or host to direct you to the best resource that you’re needing right now for your business.
Amanda from Clearly Business is here @hubsyd today offering free 1 on 1 business advice. Got a business question you need answered? Come and meet Amanda! www.hubaustralia.com/sbec #smallbusiness #coworking #collaboration
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Mar 8, 2016 at 5:23pm PST
7. Fun
Seriously, who wants to be at home feeling isolated and going batty from the lack of human connection?
If you’re growing a small team and you’re working from cafes, garages, or libraries it’s only so long before your team members drive each other crazy or want a break from each other to develop relationships with people outside your team space. This is natural and healthy.
Small business communities in coworking spaces provide a practical solution to both situations and many of our members – individuals and teams – attribute their success to being part of the larger community.
Action Step: Drop on in to your local small business community member weekly lunch, attend a meditation session, join a run club, or connect with other like-minded business owners at a Friday community social event.
An amazing Mixed Bag Lunch this week at Hub Melbourne. Mad Hatters Tea Party was the theme with networking in between bites! #networking #Coworking #smallbusiness #teaparty #hubaustralia #changeplaces
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Feb 3, 2016 at 9:17pm PST
We hope you’ve gained some new insights on how a small business community can help you and your business grow, and invite you to pop in to your nearest Hub location to experience the power of #HubCommunity in person!
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