Collaboration, Cooperation
The sharing survive, even thrive.

The six co-founders of Derby Swap Shop, an online skill-swapping marketplace that launched May 4.

"Though a myriad of unknowns still surrounds the coronavirus, what is known is this: Working together has helped many small business owners weather this unparalleled time. Small businesses across a variety of industries are sharing leads, offering advice and encouragement, swapping skills, cross-promoting each other’s work, and, most importantly, building a sense of community among peers in place of competition. What they’ve learned over the past several months offers a blueprint for a more resilient, more collaborative small business ecosystem — even in a post-pandemic world."

Article: Lessons for Small Business Collaborations Born from the Pandemic