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Post by knight2 on Jun 17, 2013 7:56:02 GMT -6
Finding a good partner can be a daunting tasks. It must be someone you can trust, someone who shares your goals,an efficient worker, dedicated, able to get along with others and someone who challenges your ideas to make them better. However, you do not want someone who will disagree with everything and argue over petty issues. It is difficult to find the right balance. I do agree that you should check references but at the same time the reference could be someone who may not have gotten along with the person but you and the potential partner have a better relationship. Checking references could work for you or against you. Most of the time people give references of people who are their friends or who may be bias and not recognize the persons faults or the person has asked them to lie. Or you could call a reference and they give them a bad review because of personal reasons such as jelousy. I guess the bottom line for me is that while it is a good idea to check references it is not a guarantee that the person is going to work out. So I would agree that it may be best to do a few projects with the person first to see how you work together.
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Post by shebilemoine on Jun 25, 2013 12:53:37 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
In the article, it explains how sometimes you may have to work with others. Some people may be great to work with, while others may not be so great to work with. If you want to know if a person would be a good person to work with on a big project then you can work with them on small projects first and see how good their work ethic is. You can also ask other people what do they think about the person you are thinking about working with. It is very stressful when one person feels like they do all the work while the other person does the bare minimum. Avoiding working with a bad partner can help you in your project.
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Post by cmbrogan on Jul 11, 2013 10:51:25 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Every Business Should Embrace Change - I agree with this article. I work at a company that was partnered with another company and the partner I work for bought out the other partner. After we bought them out and started getting settled, the owner decided to change everything. The logo, email, everything. At first we thought it was a crazy and expensive idea, but we then realized he was exactly right. The changing and separation of us from the other company proved to provide many financial and growth opportunities. I also think that without change, you cannot effectively and efficiently grow.
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Post by robertnicholon on Jul 18, 2013 9:48:34 GMT -6
when i first starting reading this post i thought it was talking about a marriage and how to look for a proper spouse. i was confused about why a business class would want to talk about marriage. so i read it again and realized my blunder. but maybe that's close what a business partner is. It needs to be some one who can help you and you can feed off of back and forth. from personal experience (in the business sense) it can be really frustrating when you don't have a proper method of funneling through good an bad ideas.
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Post by ahrield on Jul 23, 2013 17:45:30 GMT -6
This article talks about the importance of getting to know your potential partner before making any decisions to go into business with them. I completely agree with this article, you cannot just go off of the word of your potential partner when it comes to investing large sums of cash into a business. It is very important to get in contact with past partners/employees even friends and family to get a good idea of the kind of person they are and how their work ethic is. If their work history checks out to your standards then and only then should you go forward with business plans. As an manager for a retail store I've learned that doing reference checks are a must, especially since our store is a target store for shoplifting.
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Post by meganbahm91 on Jul 25, 2013 7:21:50 GMT -6
Business partners are not needed always. You must first determine why you need a business partner. If you agree on everything, then you need to choose a different partner. Agreeing on everything is can be bad for your business. When choosing a partner, get references. Talk to people who have worked with this person before, and find out some qualities that the potential partner may have. You want to make sure your partner compliments your style and that you all will not run into problems.
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Post by tylerstroble on Jul 29, 2013 2:20:12 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
This article really talks about why it is important to get to know your business partner beforehand. The best partners work well with each other because they trust each other. They have confidence in the other's ability to perform in their job. Get to know your partner beforehand and get a feel for how you work together. Partners can be dynamic together but it takes a lot if work to build.
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Post by robertnicholson on Jul 29, 2013 11:22:43 GMT -6
when i first starting reading this post i thought it was talking about a marriage and how to look for a proper spouse. i was confused about why a business class would want to talk about marriage. so i read it again and realized my blunder. but maybe that's close what a business partner is. It needs to be some one who can help you and you can feed off of back and forth. from personal experience (in the business sense) it can be really frustrating when you don't have a proper method of funneling through good an bad ideas.
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Post by tdodge21 on Jul 30, 2013 10:25:31 GMT -6
This article makes you think a little deeper before you choose partner. In the type of business I am in it definitely makes sense to choose your partner carefully. This article has cause me to think about the different complimentary skills that the each of us would have and how they could and should feed off of each other. Doing a background check is another point I have taken away from this article in that someone may be acting as if they could do good work with you only to get a job.
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Post by tdodge21 on Jul 30, 2013 10:27:08 GMT -6
This article makes you think a little deeper before you choose partner. In the type of business I am in it definitely makes sense to choose your partner carefully. This article has cause me to think about the different complimentary skills that the each of us would have and how they could and should feed off of each other. Doing a background check is another point I have taken away from this article in that someone may be acting as if they could do good work with you only to get a job.
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Post by heatherlaurent on Aug 23, 2013 16:08:22 GMT -6
Instant MBA: " If you are your Partner agree on everything, One of you is redundant"
This article describes the importance of checking a potential partner's work history. A person that is a partner within a company is expected to be professional, reliable, and at times critical. A partner is suppose to have an opinion. No relationship is perfect. Which is the reason for the quote, "If the two of you agree on everything, then one of you is redundant" or useless. No one is perfect and suggestions should be welcome to benefit the company as a whole. One must be focused and be able to compromise, yet stand up for what he/she believes in. Checking references is essential to get a better understanding of their work ethic.
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Post by chrmichall on Aug 25, 2013 10:51:39 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
Looking for a partner in anything can be difficult especially in a business. I have seen a partnership go completely wrong and the parties have gone too far. It is never good to rush into anything without looking at all the factors. When looking for a business partner a person should consider why are they looking for one in the first place. You should look at your problems and then move too looking for a partner. When that partner is found it would be a good idea to look into the person, but I think asking their old partner what went wrong is not the way to go. Just ask about their work skills and capabilities just to be sure that when u first met they covered all their strengths and weaknesses.
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Post by jameciadavis on Aug 25, 2013 15:06:23 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant
I agree with the author that finding out a potential business partner’s strengths and weaknesses is very important! Test-driving or sampling potential partners is the best way to weed out the undesirables. It is very hard to find a reliable and trustworthy person to establish a business with. It is also important to find a partner with complimentary skills to your own, and not someone that has the same skills that you have.
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Post by billyg on Aug 25, 2013 17:08:28 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
We often find ourselves agreeing with someone quickly if we are not very educated on the topic that is being discussed. This redundant action is anything but beneficial for a partnership or potential partnership. Before creating a partnership, a wise choice would be to find out exactly who you are looking to partner with. Not only should you actively engage in conversations and projects with them, a wise choice would be to seek out feedback from the person's previous employers and partners. Many times, other people can give you better insight on someone than you can find for yourself. The ultimate goal is to find a hard working partner who has strengths which compliment your weaknesses. I fully agree with Kaufman and always look for feedback from others about someone before engaging in anything serious. In the past I did not always implement this practice and worked with people in class and at work who did not put forth equal effort. For my future endeavors I will do everything possible to seek information about a person's past work and partnerships before working with them.
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Post by lana.guay on Aug 25, 2013 17:44:54 GMT -6
What I learned from this article is the importance of the type of partner you need to work with in order to be successful. Although, it is great to have people who will encourage and give positive feedback on all of your ideas, whether that be in the business world or personal life, I do think it is important to have a partner to show you another perspective of your choices. Constructive feedback from a partner does not always have to be taken negatively. I've taken from this to always look for a potential partner who can be honest about their ideas, ultimately help the business GROW, and can be a compliment of you.
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