Re: partner problems

by "Malcolm Smart" <malcolm(at)smart-web.com>

 Date:  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 15:32:00 -0400
 To:  <hwg-business(at)hwg.org>
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> get a partner that has the same values that you have and have a solid
agreement that covers the
> scenarios you have encountered.

I would recommend not having a partner at all. I used to read INC magazine
for several years, and the biggest thing that sticks out in my mind is that,
in their Anatomy of a Startup feature, almost every business owner said that
their biggest regret was having a partner that cost them dearly to shed.

They always wanted a partner in the early days, mainly so they didn't feel
so alone, but very rarely did it work out. I know that there will be some
people reading this list who have a wonderful partner, but they are in the
minority.

Go solo. Hire a sales person - it's cheaper and you have better control.

Malcolm Smart
Smart Online Services
malcolm(at)smart-web.com

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