Company Network Intermediate 5 min read

Linking Companies Together

Connect with partner businesses to share work and collaborate

Linking Companies Together

The Company Network feature allows businesses to form partnerships within Hydra. Link with suppliers, subcontractors, or sister companies to streamline collaboration and share work seamlessly.

What is Company Linking?

Company linking creates a formal connection between two Hydra companies, enabling:

  • Work referrals - Send jobs to partner companies
  • Shared visibility - See partner availability and capacity
  • Streamlined communication - Direct messaging between teams
  • Unified tracking - Monitor referred jobs across companies

Network overview page showing linked companies as connected nodes

Requirements for Linking

To use company networking, you need:

  • Ultra plan subscription on your company
  • Admin or Owner role in your company
  • Partner's company slug or search their business name

The company you're linking with doesn't need an Ultra plan—they just need a Hydra account.

Sending a Link Request

  1. Navigate to Company → Network
  2. Click Add Partner
  3. Search for the company by name or enter their company slug
  4. Review the company details
  5. Add an optional message explaining the partnership
  6. Click Send Request

Add partner modal with search field and company preview card

Link request form with message field and send button

What to Include in Your Message

A good link request message includes:

  • How you know or found them
  • Why you want to partner
  • What type of work you'd refer

Example:

"Hi! We're an auto repair shop that often gets overflow detailing work. We'd love to partner with you to refer customers for detailing services."

Receiving Link Requests

When another company requests to link with you:

  1. You'll receive a notification in your dashboard
  2. An email is sent to company admins
  3. The request appears in Company → Network → Pending Requests

Notification showing incoming link request with company name

Reviewing a Request

  1. Go to Company → Network → Pending Requests
  2. Click on the request to view details
  3. See the requesting company's:
    • Business name and description
    • Location
    • Services offered
    • Their message to you
  4. Choose to Accept or Decline

Link request detail view with company info and accept/decline buttons

Accepting a Link Request

When you accept a request:

  1. Click Accept on the request
  2. Optionally add a welcome message
  3. The link is established immediately
  4. Both companies appear in each other's network

Accept confirmation with optional welcome message field

Declining a Link Request

If the partnership isn't right for you:

  1. Click Decline on the request
  2. Optionally provide a reason (private, not shared)
  3. The requesting company is notified
  4. They cannot send another request for 30 days

Decline confirmation dialog

Your Network Dashboard

Once you have linked companies, your network dashboard shows:

  • Active Partners - Companies you're currently linked with
  • Pending Requests - Incoming requests awaiting your response
  • Sent Requests - Outgoing requests you've initiated
  • Network Stats - Jobs referred, received, and completed

Full network dashboard with all sections visible

Best Practices

  • Start small - Link with a few trusted partners first
  • Communicate expectations - Discuss referral processes upfront
  • Review regularly - Audit your network quarterly
  • Keep information updated - Ensure your company profile is current

Troubleshooting

Can't find a company?

  • Verify they have a Hydra account
  • Check the spelling of their company name
  • Ask them for their company slug directly

Request not received?

  • Check the spam/notification settings
  • Ensure admin notifications are enabled
  • Ask them to check Pending Requests