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See Jane Collaborate: Your Essential Guide to Joyful and Prosperous Business Partnerships
See Jane Collaborate Your Essential Guide to Joyful and Prosperous Business Partnerships Author:Michele DeKinder-Smith, Azriela Jaffe "An invaluable resource for anyone considering a business partnership or navigating their way through the relationship concerns that inevitably arise in all business partnerships. Although I have engaged in dozens of business alliances over the past decades, I still have much to learn about mastering the intricacies of partnering in business. ... more »An important contribution to any small business library. It should be required reading for any individual considering, or navigating, the challenging and rewarding road of business partnership." - Dr. Tony Alessandra Author of many books, the latest is SWITCHED ON SELLING (Happiness Unlimited Publications, 2010) Building a solid business partnership, like creating a stable marriage, takes careful consideration and advance planning if it is to succeed. See Jane Collaborate shines light on a road that can be fraught with peril, with high reward. Whether your business collaborations turn out fruitful, or disastrous, is not just a matter of luck. Stack the odds in your favor by doing your due diligence; this book will help you: ? LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: Get off to the right start by knowing the four important stages of preparation for successful partnership.
? KNOW YOURSELF: Understand your motivation for partnership, and take a special quiz to find out if your reasons are valid and realistic.
? KNOW YOUR PARTNER: Your partner may be a friend, a relative, a spouse, or an acquaintance, but are you compatible as business partners?
? CLARIFY YOUR MISSION AND VISION: Define your goals and use a mission statement to create a clear road map for getting there.
? FORMALIZE YOUR AGREEMENTS: Learn the essentials of a well written partnership agreement to prevent misunderstandings, protect friendships, and provide guidelines in the event of conflict.
? RESOLVE CONFLICT: Figure out how to make the most of your complimentary skills, without fighting. Learn how to avoid the triggers that can lead to explosive battles, and join together to prosper in your business.
? END FAIRLY: when the time is right, terminate the partnership equitably, without hostility.