We talk about partnering in business, but do we really know what it means? Do we rely on our partner prospects? Do we give and not expect to get? Are we openly discussing of leads that we can be working on? These are unbelievably difficult question and tasks for most business-owners and entrepreneurs. Also, partnering means that you can expand your business outside your own country, which is anohter tremendous opportunity for business growth. Partnering leads to success and business growth and when we believe in partnering, everything is possible.
Yes, Dr. Salonen:
I am pretty familiar with the problem setting after having done business on several continents via partners.
The time spent in selecting a local partner is time well spent. Besides obvious business prerequisites, the important consideration is the people chemistry. Once the selection is made the partner needs a lot of support, guidance and TLC to get started. It is like rising a child. It can take some perseverance, but the end results will pay off.
Thanks for your blog,
It is unfotunate that the trust building is not something that people understand to do.. business is between people, not between companies. That is the case in most business transactions.