Business partnerships are a great way to start a mutually advantageous relationship.  Soliciting a business partnership can be intimidating at first.  Should you make a phone call, send an email, write a letter, etc…?  

We have used all of these techniques to solicit business partnerships, but we tend to like letters.  Many new computer consultants have asked us for a sample letter that they can adapt when introducing themselves to a niche technology provider they would like to enter into a business partnership with.  

We have put together a short, to-the-point template that can either go in a letter or email to a business partnership lead. Here is that text for a Mass 90 expert:

Subject Line
We’re looking for a great Mass 90 technology provider to partner with.  May use a "Mass 90 guru" to partner with, or something like that.  

Body of Business Partnership Letter
Dear ____________,
Hi.  My name is Bob from ABC Computer Consulting and we do xxxxxxxxxxxx.  Right now I’m looking for someone to partner with who is a real pro at Mass 90 integration with host space systems.  I found you through [or I was referred to you by] and as you read this, we have an active project where we need someone with your background.  We also have a number of similar clients who might need your services in the real near future.  

If you’re interested in working with us on this project and related future projects, please give me a call at __________ or email me at _____________ by ___________(date). Generally, the best time to reach me by phone is ______.  

I look forward to hearing from you.  

P.S. Text
Add your company Web site so the person you want a business partnership with can do some research on your company before he/she calls you.

Bottom Line on Business Partnerships
Business partnerships are an exciting development for your growing computer consulting business.  In order to solicit the best business partnerships, an introductory letter or email is a great technique.  Adapt the sample letter above when you are ready to approach a company for a business partnership.

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