18th May 2023
Partnerships!
"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things." — Mother Teresa
I always strive to do business a my way, open, honest, fair, ethical and importantly, collaboratively. We all can do things others can’t, but through partnerships and collaboration, we can do great things.
A significant proportion of my business comes via partnerships, this is with other technology providers, designers, or business looking for a development team to support them with their own internal or client projects.
Creating a network of partners and referrers is a key ingredient to building a successful reciprocal business. Through deep collaboration and building an empathetic understanding, together, we have been able to craft amazing digital solutions.
At the heart of any partnership lies the people. I personally thrive on meeting new people, getting to know them, listening to their needs, improvising, living in the moment and using my instinctive skills with technology to solve problems. This way of working is probably the most motivational aspect of my life running a digital solutions business.
I also think there are other great advantages to working partnerships beyond the power of connection.
Firstly, it eases some of the hard work required to gain new business. Via our partner network, the leads come to us. Granted we have had to work hard to build the network and trust required for a great partnership, and also to get the sign-off to deliver, but this is significantly easier than tendering in the open market.
Secondly, building a deeper understanding of needs through a "proper" open partnership that goes beyond that of just "another supplier" always yields the greatest results.
Lastly, and most importantly, your success is our success and vice-versa, the win-win that business people strive for.
So, if you are looking for a digital solutions provider to help you succeed, then do reach out to me. We offer a team of expert Microsoft full stack consultants and web developers with many years’ experience, creating complex digital solutions from Micro-sites through to Gift Voucher eCommerce and advance Data Driven solutions.
Thank you.

Ray Stephens
Passionate about internet technologies and innovation, Ray established his first internet services business in 1999 offering high-end expertise to charities and SMEs. His primary role at Reuben is to share his vision and knowledge of the internet and technology, helping clients create sustainable websites and digital business strategies.
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