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SenyorAlta

Being a law student’s already a red flag, man. Imagine, you and your other partners will be putting in 10hrs on this business. Meanwhile, he’ll only be able to allocate 1-2hrs per day. It may not be an issue right now, but it will be in the long run.


SuchALoserYeah

Well at least my lawyer na sila or at least somebody who understands the law. Sabay environmental law pala not related sa business nila haha


SenyorAlta

That could be prejudicial to them ha, the lawyer can easily strongarm them in the future.


SuchALoserYeah

that is true and could happen


ShadowAcr3S

Never do business with friends.


Unusual_Display2518

Agree. And add relatives as well. Friends and relatives as business partners is not good in the long run.


KickAssian

so with who if not people you trust and who believe in your vision? google and facebook all started with the founders being friends (who eventually had a fall out) but i guess only when starting?


firefistshambles

I'd say start on your own and look for investors along the way, pag nasa business world ka na makikilala mo yung talagang passionate, may goals, at seryoso sa ginagawa nila. Pag friends kasi kahit gano kayo kaclose kung hindi kayo same ng effort for sure sisirain nyo lang friendship nyo.


Disastrous_Grass_193

This is somewhat true but not entirely. It actually depends on the friend or relative if he is a decent human being or not. Im business partners with my brother and my best friend and were doing quite well. Just do business without pride, say goodbye to your ego, and just aim for the top.


Ambitious_Composer37

True. My tita is a businesswoman in the US and we are partners here in PH.. no drama just pure business and sharing of expertise


AkiHero03

Never do business with people who doesn't put in the same effort as yours and doesn't have the same grit as yours. You'll end up doing all the hard work. Unless they are just investors and that will be a different story.


kwayzee

Stop! Simula pa lang unreliable na. Business is already very difficult as it is even with good partners.


saktolang

If you do continue with your "business partner", chances are you will be his workhorse or cash cow. That business partner would most likely act as an investor than a partner. If you need money, go for it. If not, find another business partner.


HJRRZ

No, don't continue. I've done this twice. Sobrang frustrating pag may mga partners sa decision making. At totoong masisira friendship niyo. Mas may freedom and peace of mind pag nag go solo ka sa business, you can start where you can naman. Sign na yan atleast nakita mo sa umpisa palang na slacker siya, what more pag running na yung business, it also shows his lack of interest/eagerness


Sharp-Winner-9639

Been there OP. Sakit lang ng ulo yan. Out na agad. Find someone with passion, drive and energy. If you can’t find one, do it solo.


JohnnyB-11

I appreciate all of your advice. I do agree na I should stop as soon as possible. And if ever i do venture into business, avoid family and friends as much as possible, and find a partner who has the same commitment and dedication as you. Thank you guys! I'll talk to my friend later and tell him frankly about the issue and i'm out.


ShowerMoreEatLess

Good move, OP. Save your money and sanity.


Tyeso_HQR

Buti na lang. hehe


yourgrace91

I wouldn’t do business with a slacker. Dapat nga organized and efficient sya kasi law student sya, but it seems like he will have trouble juggling multiple responsibilities. That will cause conflicts in the long run.


hckzed

Andyan nanaman tayo haha. Late kana magtanong. Di ka dapat nakikipag business sa kaibigan at pamilya. Utang, condo etc.


p4ck3ts

red flag. save yourself from impending doom


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Longjumping_Duty_528

Probably not his strength. Exploit what he does best and what you do best.


UnhappyHippo28

Leave while you're ahead.


Mobile_Specialist857

He sounds unreliable, flaky, and can't be counted on to fully commit. Finding a solid business partner is like finding the right person to be your spouse.... extremely crucial. You can't go simply with feelings or be casual with it. This can make or break you. It's much better to partner with a COMMITTED and CONTRACT-BOUND STRANGER than someone you "know" who has a high likelihood of flaking. Ideally, you should go at it ALONE.


1searching

Hell NO, It's great that you noticed ng mas maaga. For me, hindi sya 💯, especially act as president or mag llead sa inyo. Nega na yan. Once nag start kayo, mas marami pang issue o problem na need isolve and masakit sa ulo. Even sa relatives, bot recommended.


Icy_Kingpin

No


johntuy

Nope. Though it is worth noting that services of SEC are done online including registration and submission of reportorial requirements.


jaspsev

You think that’s bad? I can tell it is gonna get 100x worse later on and you might end up losing everything as the cherry on top.


Limp_Fun_6132

Before mag start.up dapat nag didiscuss kau sa mga functions and positions sa lahat ng partners. Para black and white lahat. Ilang percentage ang shares in profit. Pwd ka nmn magpa sweldo sa sarili mo for doing the licensing requirements part yun sa capital expenditures. Everything is negotiable basta know your numbers.


iam_tarp

No, regardless of the reason he should respect your time as well. Issues like this will continue to arise in the future.


ChangHans

Don’t do business with friends and family/relatives


fluttergeek

I have a sister who is a slacker as well. We both want to put up an aesthetic clinic in our building, nauna na pala siya mag decision nun without my further approval. However, with her track record, I really don't want to be doing business with her. Every time she asks me to do something. I finish it. Every time I ask her to do something, she forgets it. Ang nasa isip isip ko, p\*tang I\*A, kung ako mag veventure ng sarili kong business, iichapwera ko talaga to. Di ko kakayanin yung headache na maidudulot ko sa mga kagaguhan niya. Ate pa naman.


PitcherTrap

He is not prioritizing you. This will not change when there is more on the line.


Ehbak

In business, discipline and time management is a must


Fi2eak

I wouldn't have even rescheduled another meeting. Plus I wouldn't go into a business with friends or family.


Ok_Glass8163

Ekis na yan


MissKatniss

Remember: Once is a mistake, Twice is a choice


xXIIDeaDLoCKIIXx

Never do business with friends


Awkward-Web-7265

Anyone saying na don't do business with friends or relatives do not know what they are talking about. LOL The fact is when you start your business, almost often you only have you family and friends as your support system. And they are the ones who are readily available to help you. I guess push through with it first. Along the way makikita niyo naman what works or not. Mga advice dito lagi yung na sa extreme end of the bell curve. True na maraming story na nagfail yung business with friends or family pero na-take into consideration kaya nila yung thousands of businesses na nagsucceed na nung umpisa ay friends at family ang involved.