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Flying Solo - Good When Flying an Airplane, Not so Good When Running a Business

by Stuart Crawford

This past weekend I learned the importance of not flying solo in your business activities. I took a weekend off to spend time with one of my sons, and we traveled to a small British Columbia town called Cranbrook to watch our hockey team from Calgary

Alliances: More than a One Way Relationship

by Bette Daoust, Ph.D.

We needed to have a company that provided us with services we could offer in addition to our own services. The allied company would also have the opportunity to sell our services as an add-on. The important thing to remember is that you must carefully choose your alliances.

What Makes the Best Business Partner?

by Patrizia Broghammer

Not always what we assume as all IS all.

Joint Investing Important Financial Questions to Answer Before Marriage

by Mika Hamilton

Marriage is on of the most important decisions you will make in your life. If you are lucky enough to have found someone you want to spend the rest of your life with, make sure you take the steps to ensure your marriage success. The first question that needs to be asked is, Who is responsible for ha

50 Benefits of Joint Venture Marketing

by Vincent Dupuy

Understanding the numerous benefits of coop, or joint venture marketing campaigns.

Be Prepared to Expand With a Successful JV

by BMA Editorial Team 3

Be careful of what you wish for, as you just might get it - with a joint venture! While working on your small business, you may find you want to grow, but are limited by the resources, money, contacts, or whatever business element that holds you at bay.

5 Joint Venture Skills to Cultivate

by BMA Editorial Team 3

Deciding to create a JV and actually building a positive and strategic business alliance can be two very different things. If you are serious about developing joint ventures that get results, we have five skills you should cultivate to ensure your success.

The Players in a Joint Venture

by BMA Editorial Team 3

This article will provide a list of the most common players involved in any joint venture to help you assemble your own cast for success.

What is a Qualified Joint Venture?

by BMA Editorial Team 3

This article lays out the terms for a qualified JV, so you can understand the difference between this type of agreement and a standard JV contract.

Starting a Business Partnership

by BMA Editorial Team 3

You have done all your research on the type of business you want to start. You have talked to some financial backers and are ready to go. Or are you? There are at least three things you should know before starting a business with a friend.

Venturing Into Business Partnership

by BMA Editorial Team 3

Being business partners is very similar to being married as every decision one person makes will affect the other and there is going to be time when they can not agree on things. Going into business with a friend is going to take good communication as well as periods of compromise.

The Risks of Joint Business Partnerships

by BMA Editorial Team 3

When you begin your own business you take a lot of risks that are naturally involved. One of the many risks you may face is issues or concerns with going into business with outside investors.

Small Business Finance: Use Joint Venture Partners

by BMA Editorial Team 3

A joint venture partner, or strategic partner, is sometimes overlooked as money for starting a business. What is a strategic or joint venture partnership?

Advantages of Business Associates

by BMA Editorial Team 3

Remember, a home business is hard to run, much harder than you might have assumed. You are going to have to be relying on yourself for several things, because you no longer have a boss or business associates to take care of things for you.

5 Considerations with an International Joint Venture

by BMA Editorial Team 3

The partnerships with companies worldwide lend themselves well to providing local businesses the edge they need to compete in a global market. However, international joint ventures also come with their own unique set of obstacles and challenges.