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Top tips for choosing a business partner

On Behalf of | Jun 15, 2017 | Business Formation & Planning |

Are you in the process of starting a business? Are you seeking a partner who can help you reach all your goals?

While this is a good approach, there are things you need to keep in mind. For example, some people make better business partners than others.

Here are some top tips for choosing a business partner:

— Talk it out. Before you decide to go into business together, talk about your goals and vision for the company. It’s okay if you find that the person does not share the same vision. It’s better to figure this out upfront.

— Spend time together outside of work. Do you get along on a personal level? Will you be comfortable talking to the person on a regular basis?

— Search for somebody with the right skill set. For example, if you’re good with numbers but bad with strategy and execution, find someone who can step in and help with this side of the business.

— Be clear in regards to responsibilities. This is something you should discuss upfront, as both individuals need to know what they will be responsible for from day one.

These are just a few of the many things you can do to improve your chance of choosing the right business partner. When you end up with the right partner, you’ll feel better about your ability to grow your company.

There are many legal matters associated with forming a partnership, so make sure you focus on these details early on. At our law firm, we have helped many new companies get off the ground.

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