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What NOT To Do When Starting A Business

It happens all the time, starting a business with a close friend sounds like a lot of fun…but it’s not always wine and roses. Priorities change and two people may soon have two completely different visions for the company long term. I’ve been to the school of hard knocks in regard to partnership, and I’ve seen it destroy others’ friendships over the years. So, think long and hard before going into a partnership and if you decide to move forward, be sure you have plans in place for things like an exit strategy if one partner wants out, financing the biz issues, time commitments etc. In my book, Your Idea, Inc. I have a survey that’s helpful to discuss with a potential partner before starting a business so as not to end a wonderful friendship but as a starting point, I recommend lots of dicsussion!

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Don't Let Partnership Ruin Friendship

In my book, Your Idea, Inc. I have a survey that’s helpful to discuss with a potential partner before starting a business so as not to end a wonderful friendship. It happens all the time, starting a business with a close friend sounds like alot of fun…but it’s not always wine and roses. Priorities change and two people may soonhave twocompletely different visions for the company long term. I’ve been to the school of hard knocks in regard to partnership, and I’ve seen it destroy others’ friendships over the years.

2 mins read

Don't Let Partnership Ruin a Friendship

In my book, Your Idea, Inc. I have a survey that’s helpful to discuss with a potential partner before starting a business so as not to end a wonderful friendship. It happens all the time, starting a business with a close friend sounds like alot of fun…but it’s not always wine and roses. Priorities change and two people may soonhave twocompletely different visions for the company long term. I’ve been to the school of hard knocks in regard to partnership, and I’ve seen it destroy others’ friendships over the years.

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1,400-Calorie Diet Menu

Cutting calories is a classic and effective weight loss strategy. Depending upon your desired weight loss and starting weight, your calorie goal can be between 1,200 and 1,800 calories per day. Fit these meals into a 1,400-calorie per day eating plan, adjusting slightly as needed for your own calorie goal. This is a low-calorie diet, so it can be difficult to stay full and comfortable, unless you plan well and make smart food choices.

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A Moderndad Speaks: "My 6-Year Old's Generosity"

The Cub Scout Pack meeting was especially fun this time. The boys all made paper airplanes and flew them in groups through a snowstorm of newspaper snowballs thrown by the other cubs. My Sam, a Tiger Cub (the youngest group), made an airplane by himself and flew it several times through the barrage. It made it through a couple of times! We walked the three blocks home in the rain. Sam held my leg tightly as we splashed through the puddles and I let go of the mess he was making of his uniform. He was free and so was I.