{"id":22388,"date":"2020-08-24T12:12:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T09:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=22388"},"modified":"2020-08-24T04:37:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T01:37:12","slug":"how-do-you-find-a-partner-for-your-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/how-do-you-find-a-partner-for-your-project\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Business Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ied.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/partner-search.jpg\" alt=\"Blog - Finding the right partners for your Horizon 2020 project ...\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">A partner plays a major role in launching and growing businesses\u2014whether large, medium-sized, or small. Relying <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">on a single person to establish and manage a business can expose it to significant risks, especially when it is a large venture. Therefore, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">having a co-founder is essential, so they can share the responsibilities of launching and growing the business with its owner and help achieve <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">the desired success. However, choosing a partner is not as easy as some people think. It requires thorough research and enough time to consider the decision, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">so the business owner can avoid the difficulties many businesses face due to partner-related risks, which have several causes <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">There are many reasons; the most important include lacking the capabilities suited to the nature of the business, or interfering in certain matters without understanding them;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> or suddenly withdrawing from the partnership, which can seriously harm the business. So, let\u2019s answer the question: How do you find a partner <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">\u0644\u0645\u0634\u0631\u0648\u0639\u0643 \u0628\u0646\u062c\u0627\u062d\u061f<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Read also:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/how-to-exploit-the-philosophy-of-a-rival-partner-in-the-growth-of-your-business\/\">How to leverage the philosophy of a competitive partner to grow your business<\/a><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Naturally, choosing the right partner for a business depends on their experience and skills. That\u2019s why entrepreneurs should<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> establish some basic rules, important qualifications, and specific criteria suited to the type of business, and use them as <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">the basis for their selection process. This is no time for making exceptions out of courtesy, so make sure your partner brings their own strategies <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">And the experience and capabilities that enable them to contribute effectively toward achieving the goals. In most cases, a partnership is a long-term commitment, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">which requires defining your objectives when choosing a partner, including their role and the nature of their relationship with the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">How do you find a partner for your successful project?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Choosing a business partner is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur makes in the early stages of founding and launching a venture; <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">the founder and partner must therefore share compatible principles and priorities, and the partnership should be grounded in rational thinking, aligned views, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">and agreement on the critical decisions that ensure the venture\u2019s success and competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">The partnership should also be guided by strong values, including mutual respect between the founder and co-founder, and a commitment to <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">integrity, honesty, transparency, quality, and success at all times. Ideal partnerships, we can say, require mutual understanding <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">A great deal of effort and a genuine desire to reach the highest levels of success. If you find the right person with the qualities <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">that align with your business, such as passion, vision, complementary skills, openness, and flexibility, to share the opportunities and challenges<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> and long-term risks with you, you\u2019re fortunate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Read also:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/where-can-you-find-your-co-founder\/\">Where can you find your co-founder?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">\u062a\u062d\u062f\u064a\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0628\u0627\u062f\u0626<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Before choosing a co-founder for your venture, make sure you understand the principles that shape how you work. Are you a workaholic <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">or do you value balance? If your venture succeeds, do you plan to move it to another country, or do you want it to thrive where it was launched? Are you <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">collaborative or confrontational? Content or fiercely competitive? Is your goal in starting a venture to sell it once it succeeds, or to grow it <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">And stay in it? These principles will set you apart from others. You can strengthen them with a trusted partner who shares them, doubling your distinction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> \u0639\u0646 \u0645\u0646\u0627\u0641\u0633\u064a\u0643.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Identify strengths and weaknesses<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Some experts say the most successful entrepreneurs are those who have identified their strengths and weaknesses and worked to build on their <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">strengths and amplify their impact, while addressing their weaknesses. That\u2019s why every business owner should identify their strengths and weaknesses with complete <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">honesty, without overestimating their weaknesses. Then you can choose a co-founder who builds on your strengths <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">and helps address your weaknesses\u2014giving you the momentum to succeed and stay the course at the start of your entrepreneurial journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Read also:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/%d8%a7%d8%ad%d8%b0%d8%b1-%d9%87%d8%b0%d9%87-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d9%82%d8%a7%d8%b7-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ab%d8%a9-%d8%b9%d9%86%d8%af-%d8%a7%d8%ae%d8%aa%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%b4%d8%b1%d9%8a\/\">Beware of These Three Things When Choosing a Business Partner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Agree on a way of working<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">It\u2019s also essential to agree on how the business will be run, so you should choose a partner whose approach aligns <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">their work style with yours. You can also discuss each potential partner\u2019s ideas about work style and compare them with <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">your own reasoning and theirs. Keep in mind that differences in policies and approaches can lead to chaos in project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Choose a persistent partner<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Perseverance means making sustained efforts to find solutions that help move a project forward. It is one of <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">the most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur. That\u2019s why you should choose a persevering partner and avoid someone who is stubborn, because they do not <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">accept discussion of their ideas and assumptions. A stubborn person can put any project or business at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Energy and vitality<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Choosing a partner who matches the entrepreneur\u2019s effort and is willing to work longer hours when needed is certainly important. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">an important factor in the project\u2019s success and achieving its goals. Therefore, a co-founder must be energetic and proactive, and be willing to <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">put in extra effort and work longer hours when needed.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u064a\u0644\u0639\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0631\u064a\u0643 \u062f\u0648\u0631\u064b\u0627 \u0643\u0628\u064a\u0631\u064b\u0627 \u0641\u064a \u062a\u0623\u0633\u064a\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0634\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0639 \u0648\u0646\u0645\u0648\u0647\u0627 \u0633\u0648\u0627\u0621 \u0643\u0627\u0646\u062a \u0643\u0628\u064a\u0631\u0629 \u0623\u0648 \u0645\u062a\u0648\u0633\u0637\u0629 \u0623\u0648 \u062d\u062a\u0649 \u0635\u063a\u064a\u0631\u0629\u061b \u062d\u064a\u062b \u0625\u0646 \u0641\u0643\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0639\u062a\u0645\u0627\u062f \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0634\u062e\u0635 \u0648\u0627\u062d\u062f \u0641\u064a \u062a\u0623\u0633\u064a\u0633<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ibtdi_aa_focus_keyword":"","_ibtdi_aa_secondary_keywords":"","_ibtdi_aa_audience":"","_ibtdi_aa_tone":"","_ibtdi_aa_summary":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_name":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_bio":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_url":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewed_date":"","_ibtdi_aa_service_id":"","_ibtdi_aa_related_ids":"","_ibtdi_aa_human_reviewed":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable_links":"","_ibtdi_aa_sources":"","_ibtdi_aa_update_notes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[491],"tags":[7372,6765,2701,793,21964],"class_list":["post-22388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-491","tag-7372","tag-6765","tag-2701","tag-793","tag-21964"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22388","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22388"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22388\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22388"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22388"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}