Even with partners who hold similar values as you, there are bound to be disagreements. What more when you work with partners whose values are completely different.

If the partner is the obsessive type, I can not imagine how bitter and raging the arguments may get. If the partner is the submissive type, I can not imagine how crushed and disappointed he must feel on the inside.

Be blessed in your business and in life!

Thanks

The best you can do is work with people who have something that you can work with to the table.

Yeah, in a way I agree coz I’ve more or less operated on that principle when I evaluate business partnerships.
But I’m learning. I think certain fundamental values should be seriously considered like in the case I highlighted where say integrity’s important to you but not to your partner(s), it’d definitely mess up the partnership!

I’ve only once almost gone into a partnership of sorts with a friend who soon enough showed his true colours. Everything on the negotiating table made business sense but somehow the difference in our value systems made it really difficult for me to stomach a long-term working relationship. Needless to say, I had to end it before it even really began. I don’t regret it though.

Hi Ridz, nice to meet you yesterday And thanks for sharing your experience here!

Especially when starting a business with people we know, good friends need not necessarily be the best working partners. For me personally, I find it a tendency for one party to take another for granted. Given a choice anytime, I definitely prefer to work with someone along the same frequency.

Hi Ed, Thanks for the comment! Actually my business portfolio is usually quite full and I rarely ‘jump at every chance to team up with someone’. But yes, I tend to see the better side of everyone and you can’t always just work with your friends right? (as you’ve also pointed out) :p

But yes, I’ve been ‘burnt’ in business partnerships before, notwithstanding.