Any business is difficult to start alone. This is especially true for your own business. Therefore, many aspiring entrepreneurs seek to find business partners. This is not always easy to do, because the selection criteria are quite strict. A business partner should not only be active, responsible and professional. One of the most important factors in relationships between partners is mutual trust.
Instructions
Step 1
Define your business challenge clearly and try to communicate it to people you know well. We are talking about close relatives, friends, former work colleagues. There is a perception that starting a business with friends and family members is not worth it. There is some truth in this, but not always. You know these people well, their strengths and weaknesses. You can trust them. There are many examples of successful family businesses where spouses or children and parents complement each other well in a business venture.
Step 2
Look for business portals on the Internet that discuss business issues. Very often you can meet people there who are themselves in search of business partners. Communication on the site of interest can become a starting point for future fruitful cooperation. You can also place your own business partner search ad in specialized publications. This increases the chances of success.
Step 3
Find out if your city or region has an entrepreneurial community. In such a formal or informal structure, many issues are resolved, including those related to participation in joint business projects. When you get to know local entrepreneurs, you will establish useful contacts and acquaintances. By joining such a business club, you can, over time, gain trust and enlist the recommendations of experienced and reputable businessmen.
Step 4
When choosing a business partner, try to find someone who matches your level of business training and has similar entrepreneurial ambitions. If you are a savvy programmer, look for an equally experienced executive. It is advisable that the partner complements your valuable business qualities. There are other criteria that you will be able to form a friendly team: mutual sympathy and, oddly enough, a similar sense of humor.
Step 5
When discussing with a potential partner the possibility of joint business, do not hesitate to set your terms. It is not only about a fair distribution of responsibilities, but also about material remuneration for work. In these matters, you should not rely on a gentleman's agreement, even if a relationship of trust has been established between you. It is best to immediately stipulate all the terms of partnership and write them down in a formal agreement signed by a notary. Otherwise, in the event of unforeseen circumstances, you cannot avoid conflict.
