Thinking about a business partner?
Already working with a partner on a business or project?
If you are already in business, you may face the following challenges.
Have you identified your own questions?
Have you noticed the issues you encounter in your business and in your life?
- No understanding that relationships in a partnership are as important as the business itself: they require investment and work.
- Communication is not established; there is no habit of talking and truly listening to each other, or clarifying unclear points immediately.
There are common challenges that partners face in any type of partnership
There is no written partnership document
- No written record of agreements.
- In case of ambiguities or conflicts, partners have different versions of the past – “everyone remembers their own way.”
- Are you a partnership-oriented person or a big boss?
- Do you see your partner as someone just as important as yourself?
- Do you really need a partner?
- Do you need this particular person?
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There Is No Written Partnership Document
There Is No Written Partnership Document
- No written record of agreements.
- In case of ambiguities or conflicts, partners have different versions of the past – “everyone remembers their own way.”
- Friend – the friendship can break down, and a friend may become an enemy.
- Spouse – work spills over into home life, leading to arguments, quarrels, or divorce.
- Family member – family disputes, hostility, and legal proceedings.
- No written record of agreements.
- In case of ambiguities or conflicts, partners have different versions of the past – “everyone remembers their own way.”
- These are common types of partnerships, but they are also the most complex.
- Friend – friendship can be ruined, and a friend can become an enemy.
- Spouse – work is carried home, arguments, quarrels, dissolution of marriage.
- Family member – family quarrels, enmity, lawsuits."
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- Did not discuss the company’s vision and strategy
- Initially did not discuss shares, contributions, and each person’s role: “I work more.” “I invested more money.” “I brought more clients.”
- Different views on management and the team.
- There is a conflict, and you don’t know how to resolve it.
Business with Loved Ones: Friends, Family, and Spouses
- Friend – the friendship can break down, and a friend may become an enemy.
- Spouse – work spills over into home life, leading to arguments, quarrels, or divorce.
- Family member – family disputes, hostility, and legal proceedings.