Socially Shared Women's in Business Network stands firmly behind the transformative power of collaboration and actively fosters its promotion within its vibrant community. The network’s founder, Karen Heap now announces a strategic collaboration with Little PR Rock Marketing Limited, an emerging PR agency, to amplify the reach and impact of Socially Shared’s upcoming events and initiatives over the next year.

The collaboration is poised to make a significant impact in the business landscape, championing the achievements of women entrepreneurs in the Midlands and promoting Socially Shared’s initiatives and events that will foster an environment of growth, knowledge exchange, and collective success.
Collaboration has long been recognised as the foundation of success for small businesses, enabling
innovations to flourish, springboarding remarkable achievements, sharing valuable knowledge and
professional expertise. Benefits of collaboration for small businesses include:
● Shared Knowledge and Expertise
● Increased Innovation
● Expanded Networks and Reach
● Cost-sharing and Resource Efficiency
● Risk Mitigation
● Access to New Markets and Customers
● Learning and Development Opportunities
● Increased Credibility and Trust
● Enhanced Problem-solving
● Opportunities for Growth and Scalability
Socially Shared’s partnership, led by Karen Heap and Abbi Hoxleigh, MCIPR owner of Little PR Rock
Marketing Limited, is driven by their shared dedication to supporting women in business. By joining forces,
their goal is to shine a spotlight on the outstanding accomplishments and triumphs of women entrepreneurs
throughout their mutual business network and beyond. Socially Shared currently operates across
Warwickshire, West Midlands, Leicestershire and Staffordshire and will expand into Northamptonshire later
this year. The headline event of the year, the network’s ‘Women in Business Conference’, recognised and
respected as a critical event in the Midlands region which attracts women from across the area.
Karen Heap, Founder of Socially Shared, explains, “At Socially Shared, we firmly believe that collaboration
holds the key to unlocking the true potential of women in business which creates collective success. Our
collaboration with Little PR Rock Marketing aims to bridge knowledge gaps and leverage the specialised
expertise of both our organisations. By pooling our resources and knowledge, we can create a dynamic
alliance that will enable us to celebrate and elevate the achievements of women entrepreneurs from diverse
industries and backgrounds. Together we can benefit from the cross-promotion and access previously
untapped markets, expanding our reach and unlocking new opportunities.”
Abbi Hoxleigh, MCIPR owner of Little PR Rock Marketing, expresses her enthusiasm for the partnership,
stating, “Together, we can achieve far more than we could alone. Socially Shared and Little PR Rock
Marketing’s extensive business network will benefit from our collaborative problem-solving, as we find
innovative solutions to challenges we may not have been able to address individually. This partnership
empowers us as women in business through enhanced exposure, expanded networks, and increased
opportunities for growth and development. By combining our skills and resources, we can create a powerful
platform to empower and showcase the incredible talents of women in business. Our collaboration will
amplify their voices, inspire others, and foster a culture of collaboration and support within the industry.“