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TDB - #021 - The Dirty Dozen reasons why you can't trust your business partner!


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Imagine you are way in the future and you get the chance to go back and rethink some of the business partnerships and deals you did. If you could would you go back and change them?

Chances are that you are nodding and thinking of some howlers that cost you dearly in time, money, emotions and much more.

So today we look at THE DIRTY DOZEN signs that you should look out for because they may just stop you making one of those BAD moves!!

Do you agree with them?

Are there some other useful signs that we should look for?

Drop me a line at [email protected]

Here are those dirty dozen:

  

1. Long time between messages or communications

2. Your gut feel

3. The information or story keeps changing

4. Get out of BED - no-one takes responsibility

5. They nitpick and disagree over minor details

6. No one talks about money/returns/equity

7. Bait and switch

8. They go dark and don’t respond at all

9. No questions or concerns about the deal

10. They don't sign appropriate non-disclosure terms

11. Your values are in conflict

12. Quick to point out problems but never offer solutions

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The Dad BusinessBy Nigel T Best