Work together
Collaborate with
FairStake.
Businesses bring challenges | Professionals bring expertise | Referral partners make introductions
FairStake connects businesses needing support with experienced professionals. We agree the work and fees with the client, clarify each person’s role and coordinate delivery.
Responsibilities and commercial terms are agreed before work or referrals begin.
How collaboration works
Different strengths. Working towards one business goal.
Collaboration means working together, with each person contributing something useful. A business brings a need, a professional brings expertise, and a referral partner may make an introduction. FairStake coordinates the people, the agreed work and the next steps.
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Start a conversation
A business tells us where it needs help. A professional can share their experience, while a referral partner can discuss a potential introduction.
Starting point: a business requirement, relevant expertise or a potential connection.
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Understand the need
FairStake discusses the business situation, priorities and expected outcome. We clarify what help is needed and what a useful result would look like.
Clarity first: the problem, the priorities and the support required.
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Bring suitable expertise
FairStake identifies professionals whose experience fits the requirement. The work may need one specialist or several people contributing different skills.
The right fit: relevant experience, availability and clearly understood roles.
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Agree the work and terms
FairStake agrees the scope and fees with the client. Deliverables, responsibilities, timelines and communication are clarified before work begins.
Shared expectations: who does what, what will be delivered, when and at what cost.
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Carry out the work
The professionals carry out their agreed tasks, working with the client’s team where needed. FairStake coordinates communication and follows progress against the agreed milestones.
During delivery: clear updates, coordinated actions and attention to agreed responsibilities.
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Review and decide next steps
FairStake and the client review the agreed deliverables and discuss any remaining needs. Further support is considered and agreed where it would be useful.
At the review: confirm what has been delivered and agree any further work.
A referral partner’s role is to make a relevant introduction. Referral responsibilities and commercial terms are agreed before each referral.
Clear roles. Shared purpose.
Different contributions. Clear responsibilities.
A business needs help, a professional contributes expertise, and a referral partner may introduce a potential client. FairStake brings the relevant people together and coordinates the agreed work.
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The business: explains the need
The business explains its challenge, priorities and expected outcome. It shares the information needed, identifies a person to coordinate internally and reviews the proposed work before deciding to proceed.
What the business agrees The scope, fees, timelines and responsibilities with FairStake before work begins.
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The professional: contributes expertise
The professional brings relevant experience and carries out the tasks agreed for the assignment. They work with FairStake and the business as required, communicate progress and raise questions or difficulties promptly.
What the professional agrees Their role, deliverables, availability and payment terms with FairStake before accepting the work.
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The referral partner: makes an introduction
The referral partner connects FairStake with a business that may need support, with permission to make the introduction. FairStake then discusses the requirement directly with the business and assesses how it can help.
What the referral partner agrees Referral responsibilities and any payment terms before each referral. Making an introduction does not automatically create a delivery role.
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FairStake: coordinates the assignment
FairStake understands the requirement, identifies suitable expertise and agrees the work and fees with the client. We clarify responsibilities, coordinate progress and discuss proposed changes or next steps with the people involved.
What FairStake coordinates The agreed scope, specialist contributions, client communication and review of the work.
Introducing a client, delivering specialist work and coordinating an assignment are separate roles. Each person’s responsibilities are agreed in advance.
Know what to expect
Clear agreements. Before collaboration begins.
Everyone should understand what they are agreeing to. We discuss the work, responsibilities and payment terms with the people involved before an assignment or referral begins.
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What work is included?
FairStake agrees the scope with the client: the problem to address, the work to be done, the expected deliverables and the timelines. We also clarify what information and support the business needs to provide.
Clarity before starting: what is included, who is responsible and when the agreed work is expected to be delivered.
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How are fees and payments agreed?
FairStake agrees the client fees and payment arrangements with the business. Separately, each participating professional agrees their responsibilities and payment terms with FairStake before accepting an assignment.
Clarity before committing: the applicable fees, payment conditions and the responsibilities attached to each person’s role.
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How do referral arrangements work?
A referral partner makes a relevant introduction. Before each referral, FairStake and the partner agree their responsibilities and any payment arrangement, including the conditions that must be met for a payment to become due.
Clarity before introducing: an introduction alone does not automatically mean that a referral payment is payable.
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What if the requirement changes?
A business may need additional help as an assignment progresses. Any proposed change should be discussed with FairStake so its effect on the scope, responsibilities, timelines and fees can be agreed before the additional work begins.
Clarity when circumstances change: review the new requirement and agree the next steps with the people affected.
This page explains the collaboration model. The specific terms agreed for your assignment or referral define your responsibilities and payment arrangements.
Your questions answered
Questions about collaborating
Whether you need business support, want to contribute your expertise or wish to make an introduction, these answers explain where to begin.
Can I approach FairStake with just one requirement?
Yes. You can start with one specific business need. FairStake discusses the requirement with you and identifies the relevant support. If several skills are needed, their roles can be brought together within an agreed assignment.
How can I collaborate as a professional?
Share your area of expertise, relevant experience and availability. FairStake can discuss your suitability for a requirement. Any assignment depends on the fit between the client’s need and your skills, with responsibilities and payment terms agreed in advance.
Can I make a referral without delivering the work?
Yes. A referral partner’s role can be limited to making a relevant introduction with permission. FairStake discusses the business requirement with the potential client. You would undertake delivery work only if a separate role is discussed and agreed.
Who agrees the work and fees with the client?
FairStake agrees the scope, client fees, timelines and responsibilities with the business. Participating professionals separately agree their role and payment arrangements with FairStake before accepting the assignment.
Does joining a discussion guarantee work or payment?
No. An initial conversation helps establish whether there is a suitable opportunity to collaborate. Professional assignments and referral payments depend on the specific arrangements agreed, including any conditions that must be met.
What should I share when I first contact you?
Briefly explain whether you need business support, are offering professional expertise or wish to discuss a referral. Include the relevant background and your contact details. For a referral, confirm permission before sharing another person’s contact information. Contact us to start the conversation.