{"id":12579,"date":"2023-02-12T10:06:31","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T10:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1394040"},"modified":"2023-02-12T10:06:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-12T10:06:31","slug":"launching-a-startup-with-friends-follow-these-4-basic-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=12579","title":{"rendered":"Launching a startup with friends? Follow these 4 basic tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new Netflix murder mystery film Glass Onion<\/a> is a cautionary tale \u2013 but not about influencers, tech bros,<\/a> or ironic architecture<\/a>, as some have suggested. Glass Onion (along with HBO\u2019s Succession<\/a>) is actually a warning about the potential perils of going into business<\/a> with your friends or family.<\/p>\n

Such businesses are a huge contributor to any economy. Globally, between 70 and 80% of firms are co-owned or co-managed by family<\/a> or friends<\/a>. Close relations can be a great source of support and positive influence<\/a> on a new idea or business.<\/p>\n

My research<\/a>, focusing on new business development within universities, shows that friends can be successful business partners. For students especially, entrepreneurial colleges and universities<\/a> offer a range of support<\/a> for friends to realize business dreams.<\/p>\n

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There are a few challenges when you start a business with someone that can be made easier when working with people you\u2019re close to. Founders<\/a> should trust one another, and understand each other\u2019s likes, dislikes, and ambitions. If you and your partner have similar values and approaches to life, you\u2019ll likely be able to predict how they\u2019ll react in times of crisis or uncertainty. With this in mind, turning an existing relationship into a business relationship can be easily done.<\/p>\n

The pitfalls<\/h2>\n

Of course, things don\u2019t always work out. What can start as occasional bickering or disagreement about the direction of a new venture can lead to resentment, a decline in the business (and relationship) and even legal trouble.<\/p>\n

A business involving family or friends can seriously disrupt work-life balance \u2014 which is critical to business success<\/a>. Lack of boundaries and additional time spent discussing work can interfere with your personal relationship, leading to fatigue and resentment. It\u2019s not realistic or healthy to talk about work all the time.<\/p>\n

A family business spanning decades with the same people at the top may eventually stagnate, becoming overly reliant on what are now exhausted markets. This complacency, as with any type of business, can creep in and affect customer relationships, knowledge of competitors, and ability to innovate.<\/p>\n

Without proper care, these issues can become commonplace. As happens in Succession<\/a>, personality battles and power grabs can distract from productivity and threaten to derail the venture.<\/p>\n

Protecting yourself and your business<\/h2>\n

Before getting started, it\u2019s important to plan ahead<\/a>. This should include creating a strategy for business partners to amicably exit the firm when necessary. It also must involve a consideration of the legal implications of a disagreement, and a plan to protect ideas, business contributions, and other intellectual property.<\/p>\n

Research shows that in longstanding family businesses<\/a> the existence of known successors can influence how seriously the founders take intellectual asset protection. Even with friends and loved ones, you should still document and register ideas, designs, prototypes, products, processes, and slogans.<\/p>\n

Before you sign your ideas away (or write them on a napkin<\/a>), here are five things to consider:<\/p>\n

1. Transparency \u2013 what are everyone\u2019s plans?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When embarking on a new business venture, it\u2019s important to be upfront about intentions and goals \u2013 in the short and long term. What brought you all to this potential startup<\/a>? What do you wish to achieve? These are questions you should ask.<\/p>\n

2. Security \u2013 seek legal advice early<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Along with officially registering the company, the owners should contact an intellectual property lawyer to receive expert guidance on fairly protecting initial and ongoing contributions with appropriate trademarks, patents, and copyrights where required.<\/p>\n

3. Prioritise \u2013 stick to your strengths<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is what adds distinct value to businesses: remembering what skills you bring to the table. Even with friends, this isn\u2019t an opportunity to simply hang out and have fun. Yes, you must enjoy your work, but time, money and livelihoods are at stake. A team comprised of many people with a variety of skills and experiences brings creativity, multiple perspectives, and resilience amid inevitable change.<\/p>\n

4. Be kind \u2013 appreciate and consider life changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like the volatility of business, our lives can change instantly. Co-owners should be mindful of changes to working patterns, lifestyles, and important events to maintain health and happiness. This can be particularly relevant when friends co-owning a business are at similar life stages, such as starting a family or getting married. Showing compassion and preparing for these factors, when they arise, can reduce tension and conflict in the day-to-day running of a business.\"The

Robert Crammond<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise, University of the West of Scotland<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This article is republished from The Conversation<\/a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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