April 15, 2016
As Seen In Collaboration. Leveraging resources. Alliances. The new business model in tough economic times is all about “partnering,” and nowhere do those issues get played out with greater intensity than with business partners. Millions of entrepreneurs have started – or joined — a company with more than one owner. But according to AssociatedContent.com, up to 70% of all business partnerships do not last. So how can you make sure that your company is one of the success stories? Take to heart these two lessons: Know what you truly need from a business partner When in doubt, revisit #1 How many stories have you heard of the whirlwind romance that traversed seas and continents, only to end up in disappointment (and divorce) before the ink was dry on the marriage license? The same thing happens to entrepreneurs. They may take on the first business partner who promises a happily ever after—as if the partner were a lifeboat to rescue them from drowning in recessionary times. Or the savior who staved off loneliness. So they rush…
Continue ReadingIt’s short and sweet and to the point, and the recent Forbes.com article, “What to Look for in a Business Partner,” features yours truly! My 15 nanoseconds of fame (our sense of time has…
Read MoreNow I’m not going to summarize the whole of Christopher Mercer’s book on Buy/Sell Agreements for you, but he raises a lot of valuable points that bear repeating (and sharing). First is an answer to…
Read MoreListen to the Episode Below: Debi Silber is THE Mojo Coach! She’s the CEO of her lifestyle business Mojo Coach and founder of her own website and wellness line. I’ve brought her on today for…
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