How Friends Became Business Partners -- 7 Ways to Build Your Business and Stay Friends - Do you have...
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Do you have a passion for learning?
On the internet rules change with lightning speed. To succeed, you can't be overwhelmed by change. You must embrace it and constantly learn to grow. The more you learn, the easier it gets to move forward and keep the business growing.
How important is listening?
Use your listening skills always. Be willing to listen to your partner even when you don't agree with him/her. This has been quite a challenging effort sometimes! If you are open to your partner, you can communicate with respect, and that's what enhances the business. Partners must remember that it's the business that's important - not the friendship. Keep in mind there are 3 entities in this partnership: the 2 partners and the business. It must always be about the business, not the partners' egos or feelings.
How do you get all the work done?
It's important to know who is doing what ... and making sure it gets done. Creation of monthly task lists and accountability are critical. Each partner should be responsible for those tasks that interest her or that she has experience in. The less popular tasks should be shared equally.
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