Progressive Partnerships: The Future of Business

by Callum Laing

"Whatever size your business is, getting the right strategic business partnerships in place is fundamental to success. Callum has been creating partnerships for decades and in this book breaks down how anyone can follow his steps to partnership success." - Jean-Michel Wu, Chief Talent Officer at McCann WorldGroup APAC "Callum has pulled back the curtains on the mystery of creating successful partnership in his book, Progressive Partnerships - The Future of Business. Simple frameworks coupled with actionable steps show how every business person can be a small giant in their space of expertise by leveraging on other people's resources. A definite must read book." - Cheryl Liew-Chng, Creator of The 24-Hour Woman, a media and training and development firm for Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs. www.The24HourWoman.com Callum Laing has been starting, building and buying businesses for 20 years. He is a partner in the Private Equity company Unity Group, co-founder and non-exec director of The Marketing Group PLC and is the CEO of Entrevo Asia. He is based in Singapore with his family.

Genres: Business, Startup

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 21, 2016

About the author

Callum is a New Zealander who has started, built, bought and sold half a dozen businesses in a range of industries across two continents. He is a partner in private equity company Unity­ Group, director of multiple companies and is co­founder and non­exec director of The Marketing Group PLC, listed in Europe. He is widely published, regularly featured in the media and often invited to speak at conferences. Callum is based in Singapore with his family and can be contacted through Linkedin. you can find out more about him through the links below.

Offical Website: http://www.callumlaing.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumlaing
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaingCallum

Reviews

[Greg Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

This guy seems to know his stuff. He is able to get across the strategies that are needed to get a new business up and running. He offers clear calm, positive advice. Enjoyed it

[GZ · Rating 4 out of 5]

FYI - Progressive Partnerships is about building Networks

This book was a fast read, and though I didn't realize it was going to be all about building networks . . . It did have value. It made a compelling case for why your NETWORK and how you build it and leverage it is the key to your success. I was looking for a book that detailed how to structure deals - that it was not. Though I think this book would have value to a business or business entrepreneur of any size, I think it may be particularly suited to small or fledgling businesses because it does give practical how-to's on how to start to build networks that can be monetized.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Principles!

As a business mentor and Consultant, I’m familiar with the principles Callum outlines in his book. However he’s written them in such a systematic way and implemented them both successfully and unsuccessfully, I can absolutely verify that when you utilize these principles you can’t help but be successful. (however you define success.) I believe and have always follow these principles myself and thank Callum for writing them out so that other people can work on what I call Collaborative Capitalism. Thanks again Callum!

[Ashraf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great examples and thought-provoking ideology on the intersection of networking, partnerships, and business. This is an underrated book that is all-the-better for having an author that is also a practitioner of his words. The book shines when it comes to step-by-step examples on how to leverage your network, and beyond, for maximum effect. However, the book does not delve into the possible repercussions (legal or otherwise) of said partnership efforts.

[Gary Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

A interesting read

This book wasn’t what I thought it would be but actually I got more out of it than I thought I would. What I found was a lot of information of how to start and run network events. There was also a lot of information about how to form partnerships that push your business forward.

Also, on a personal note, three quarters through the book a friend of mine, Dan Schwartz, was quoted, to my surprise!

[Nita · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am into business, and been trying few times already, I have 3 ongoing business as of now and starting it always with looking for a person that also interested to my ideas. This book made me realized and help those simple things that i ignore before but yet it can help big time when starting a business. This book inspired me to keep on going until to hit the jackpot i've been waiting for a business. I will always remember the one you shared, to think Big, but start small. It's better to take baby step that's the accomplishment a day. Thank you for sharing your book. It helps me a lot!

[Franz Schrepf · Rating 5 out of 5]

It assumed this book would be about strategic partnerships. Instead it was about anything from networking, events, community, negotiations, dealmaking, sales, M&A, and business development. All wrapped in a backstory of hosting networking events in Thailand and Singapore.

Still amazed how Callum packed so much goodness into such a short book. I listen to the audio book during a single gym session. It didn't feel rushed or crammed. Just pure entertainment and value.

[Juntongthien · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent read, deep and detailed insights into how partnerships can propel a business forward.
looking forward to your next read. Cheers!

[Andy Sherman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear path for developing win/win partnerships