Smarter Ways to Share Access - Introducing Flexible Group Sharing in ContactBook

In today’s collaborative world, contact management needs to be as flexible as your team. At ContactBook, we’ve just rolled out a new feature that makes it even easier to collaborate, without stretching your subscription limits.

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Previously, to share a group or workspace in ContactBook, users had to use one of their own purchased seats. That model worked well for internal teams, but it created friction for solopreneurs, BNI groups, and professionals who wanted to bring in clients, assistants, or collaborators.

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That’s now changed.

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What’s New?

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With ContactBook’s latest update, you now have two options when sharing access to your contact groups or spaces:

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1. Use Your Own Seat:
   Invite someone using one of your existing plan seats — perfect for internal team members.
   
   
2. Let Them Join with Their Own License:
   Instead of using your seat, send an invite where the recipient is asked to purchase their own license to access your shared group or space. This is ideal for external collaborators like freelancers, clients, or BNI contacts.

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Why This Matters

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✅ No More Seat Constraints
Keep your plan flexible by using your seats only where it matters.

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✅ Better Collaboration with External Members
Invite clients, partners, or fellow BNI members without changing your plan.

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✅ Each User Pays for Their Own Access
No billing hassles. Just share access — they subscribe, and you stay in control.

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✅ Perfect for Growing & Dynamic Networks
Whether it’s a short-term collaborator or a long-term partner, this makes onboarding and sharing seamless.

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Contact Management for BNI Groups — This One’s for You

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If you’re part of a BNI (Business Network International) group, you know the power of referrals and organized networking.

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Now you can:

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• Create a shared contact group for your BNI chapter.
  
  
• Invite fellow members to contribute, manage, or view contacts.
  
  
• Either offer them access via your seat or simply invite them to join with their own.
  
  

You stay in charge. They get the access they need. Your network stays connected and organized.

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This is especially powerful for BNI members managing leads, referrals, or shared client lists across a region or industry.

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Who Else Can Benefit from This Feature?

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• Solopreneurs & Freelancers: Add collaborators without overpaying.
• Agencies & Startups: Invite clients or external teams to join their shared space with their own license.
• Small Teams: Scale up without upgrading your entire subscription.
  
  

Final Thoughts

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This feature isn't just a technical update; it's a reflection of how people work today. Flexible, fast-moving, and collaborative. Whether you’re managing a remote team, running a BNI chapter, or working with clients and vendors, ContactBook now gives you smarter, scalable ways to stay connected.

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Try it now and experience flexible contact sharing like never before: www.contactbook.app

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