Do you want to bring a business partner into the business and do not know if the candidate you have chosen is right for the job?

True, you should judge each case on its own merits, but there are several points to consider in picking a partner that suits you:

1. They bring capabilities that complement yours. We all have strengths and weaknesses, so your business partner’s skills should make up for your weaker ones. For example, if you find it hard to deal with customer/supplier requirements, the right partner should have the ability to negotiate with other companies in a professional manner for the benefit of the business.
2. They have experience in being part of a team. Teamwork requires tolerance, consideration, respect for the opinions of others, and the motivation to cooperate.
3. They believe in the product and the business. A team member who has no faith in the product may drive the entire team into inaction and even hurt business goals.
4. Their main goal is the success of the business. If your partner chooses to be reimbursed for expenses over providing good service to the customer and promoting the business, then they are not the right partner for you.
5. They can fully identify with the vision of the business. Partners must agree on the vision set for the advancement and development of the business, and concentrate all their efforts in making it happen. When everyone’s goals are aligned, the ride to success becomes shorter.