Do You Work With Your Competitors or Against Them?

Once upon a time there was a very successful business consultant – let’s call him William – who ran a number of Retreats for businesses. Every year a group of business owners would gather at a quiet, elegant venue and discuss the future of their businesses. They’d work on getting clear about what they really wanted from their businesses and look for new and exciting ways of achieving it – William was never one for settling for an ordinary business! At the end of each Retreat, the guests went away full of ideas and inspiration, leaving William to think about how to keep improving the Retreat for the following year.

One day William went skiing and met another brilliant business consultant – let’s call her Bev. Aside from skiing, Bev had a passion for leadership and believed in creating the right environment for people to flourish, so they can do what they love and earn a great living from it. Technically, Bev and William were in competition with each other. They both specialised in helping business owners do great things with their businesses. They both worked with large and small organizations, with groups and one-to-one. They were both committed to supporting their clients on an ongoing basis, to help them grow their businesses and reach their goals. When they realized that they were competitors, William and Bev could have put all their efforts into out doing each other – spending more money on their own websites and the rest of their marketing, in an attempt to attract a greater share of potential clients who were looking for people who could help them. They could both have expended huge amounts of energy, trying to show the world why they were better than the other one.

Or, they could have decided to work together, to combine their energies and their experience, to create something even more powerful than either of them could do on their own. So that is what they have done!

The result is Future Retreat, which is being held on 25-27 September 2014 at Guyers House Hotel in Wiltshire.  It is your time out to reflect, review and redefine your business. If you’re looking for clarity and direction for the coming year, then this collaborative event is for you. You know that life can be challenging and often a struggle – especially on your own. Your days are busy, your results can be up and down and sometimes seeing your way clear to stop and think – even for a moment – feels tough. Future Retreat is your chance to take time out, focus on the future of your business, explore new possibilities and have some fun in beautiful surroundings.

Come and spend time with a group of the right people, with the opportunity to focus on your business. Meet the people who can help you drive your business forward. Get to know other business owners with whom you can collaborate on exciting new opportunities that would not otherwise present themselves to you.

I’ve already booked my place on this year’s Future Retreat. Why? Because I want to take a couple of days out of my business, to create a really strong plan for next year, and because I know that there will be competitors there who I will be able to work with.  Also, because I introduced William and Bev on the ski slope earlier this year. I’ve seen them work separately and can’t wait to see what they can create together!

There could be other business owners attending the Future Retreat who do exactly what you do. Will you see them as competitors against whom you have to work? Or will you see them as collaborators and supporters, who you can work with, just as William and Bev are doing, to create something amazing?

Reserve your place now! To spend time with William, Bev and other potential collaborators, book your place now as they are limited. One single payment of £1,200 +VAT covers everything – wonderful accommodation, delicious meals (including a sumptuous Black Tie dinner) and all the refreshments you need to rejuvenate you and your business. Or make two payments of £600 +VAT. Go to www.FutureRetreat.com to book your place and start collaborating!