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Old 05-20-2008, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Stonehenge View Post

I like the idea of bringing him on as an employee (give him a nice title and pay), and possibly set some hurdles to reach to become a partner in the company. That way you aren't just giving away a portion of the business you've built without him.
Jeff :

That is exactly what I wrote in my original response but then I thought about it and deleted it before I posted. I think that having a friend involved in the business is just asking for trouble. A business has to be a business first. Friendships can develop from it but from my experience it is very rare for it to work the other way.
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