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Entries in Choosing the Right Partner (58)
Partnership Q&A: I think my business partner is cheating me!
Q.: I've invested money into our business and I feel like my partner is trying to cheat me out of my money. I have not said anything because I do not have proof. So I need help to figure out what I can do to guard my back. Our paper work is on the way, but I have not seen the actual paper work yet that proves that I'm 50 percent owner. So what can I do to protect my money and business?
Read on to find out what steps you could take . . . .
Understanding Your "Silent Partner's" Motivations
Entrepreneurs who want to raise capital from angel investors really need to consider the process from the angel's point of view.
Every audience you're trying to sway needs to be able to see "what's in it for them". I've heard people quip that the most popular radio station in the world is WIIFM--"What's In It For Me"--and they're not wrong. So how can you better understand this market?
Have a look at the resources provided by David Greer--the web page and links on it should help entrepreneurs get a better sense of what angels want . . . and therefore, how to gear their pitches better to those interests.
Launched! The Entrepreneur's Prenup
Yes, I've been tantalizing you for months . . . and now it's here!: The Entrepreneur's Prenup: How to Choose a Business Partner Who Won't [bleep] You. Can be found at http://www.entrepreneursprenup.com/ and soon to be at Amazon.com (but not yet).
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Get yours today! C'mon . . . you know you want it. :-)
"Dishing" on Business Partnerships for StartUps
"The Restaurant" was the classic partnership pairing: Rocco DiSpirito, chef extraordinaire (or at least ego extraordinaire -- which makes for good TV), and Jeffrey Chodorow (the money guy). And the feuding they displayed, according to Laura Petrecca's article in American Chronicle, is what commonly goes on behind closed doors in many partnerships.
So what's the upside? Longevity. Business partnerships tend to last longer than sole proprietorships, which gives you a stronger chance of gaining a financial foothold.
Today's the Day for the Inside Scoop on Partnerships!
Turn off the TV. Leave the email alone for an hour. The kids will fend for themselves. It's time for your Hour of Power -- and learning how to create a business partnership that works. Just one hour --8:00-9:00pm ET -- can take you from tailspin to steady . . . so make sure to sign up for The Entreprenur's Prenup teleclass now!