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Follow on Google News | Core Values: When is Partnering in Business a Bad Idea?Getting someone to team up with you and help you build your business sounds like a great idea, especially when you think about all the extra work you could get done in less time. But partnerships are not at all smooth sailing.
By: Step It Up Queen Enterprises When my ex-husband was first launching his business, he partnered with a marketer and was able to make a killing. They had divided their skills, with my ex being the producer, and his partner functioning as the salesman. This partnership worked so well that they built up the company and hired over fifty employees. But there are often more problems than not when it comes to partnering. I have coached several partnerships that took a turn for the worse. What are some of the things to watch out for? #1- Same Skill Set Breeds Trouble If both of you like to do the same thing, and you both want to be the service provider, it can cause a lot of trouble. One of the biggest problems is that both partners involved may have the same skill set, and both want to provide the service, and neither really wants to work on the other parts of the business that are necessary. #2- Different Work Ethics Nothing breeds resentment more than having one or more people in the partnership thinking that they are doing most of the work. If you have someone who dives in and gets it done, and the other person likes to have a good time, some challenges will be in store for you all. Another thing to watch out for is if more than one person likes to be in charge, or if one of the people really likes to be in charge. There needs to be a way for all partners to feel respected and to give respect. End
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