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A joint venture (JV) is the entity created when two businesses join in a partnership for specific, often strategic, reasons. JVs can be a fantastic way for small businesses to increase their customer bases, and for businesses to share their skill sets to offer new or better products and services. However, in order for a JV to be successful, its essential for both parties to take the agreement very seriously and do all of the homework involved.
If you rush into a joint venture, at best you will be wasting time and money -- or at worst you could destroy the business youve worked hard to create. To avoid these pitfalls, you must choose the right partner, create a shared vision and make sure you stick to an organized business plan.
Choosing who you want to partner with is the most important part of setting out on a path toward a successful joint venture. Your partner must be someone you trust -- or ideally a person or organization you know very well. There are plenty of slimy smooth-talkers out there who would be more than willing to take your money and run. If theyre promising you fame and fortune overnight, its probably too good to be true.
If possible, do a little research on the person or company youre considering partnering with. Look at their past business relationships and ask for references and a resume. Its best to ensure that they will deliver on their promises before entering into a contract.
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On the other hand, while it is good to know your partner well, it could be disadvantageous to know them too well. Entering into business ventures of any kind with friends or relatives can be a risky proposition. If things take a turn, you could lose both your business and a valued personal friendship. It can also be tempting to skip vital parts of the process when you partner with friends. You might overlook a formal agreement, and later discover you had completely different goals and visions of the JV.
Just like in a marriage, its good to look for a partner that balances your prominent traits. Maybe youre good at keeping financial records, but you have trouble thinking of creative marketing campaigns. Look for a partner who can add some pizzazz to your joint venture. In turn, she might not be the best bookkeeper, so your skill set will compliment hers as well.
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Defining your goals and vision is also vital to creating a successful JV. To aspire to a goal with another person, you must both understand what that goal is and how you can attain it. If your partner thinks your goal is to make a million dollars your first year, but you think the goal is to donate $500,000 to charity its unlikely you will work very well together for long. Its impossible to reach two conflicting goals simultaneously.
Keeping yourself organized can help guarantee that everyone is on the same page. The first step is to write a business plan that specifically outlines your goals and when you plan to achieve them. The business plan will also define the specific products, skills or services each partner brings into the JV.
In addition to a business plan, a formal agreement is necessary. The agreement serves as a contract between you and your partner. It spells out exactly what each partners responsibility in the JV is.
Time management is also a must when going into business with someone else. Its important to know your limits and not to bite off more than you can chew. Starting a joint venture can be stressful, and you wont be able to do everything at once. Take your time and complete one project at a time, and everyone will be much better off. Make sure your life can allow for the additional stress of a joint venture before signing any agreements with a partner.
With the right partner, shared goals, and clear organization, a joint venture can be one of the best means of increasing your companys size, skills, and customer base. Just make sure you spend time learning everything you can about how the joint venture will work for you, who your partner is, and how you can reach your goals together.
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