Is it good to mix friendship and business?

Isn't herbalife a work from home product? I know it is in australia. It's a hard call on things, but sometimes it is better to do something by your self instead of risking the friendship. But then if you go with your gut instincts, on if you feel it is going to work out right. I work for someone, but dont have much to do with them. expect when it comes to work things. our kids go to school together as well.

Hi, 34momma, I'm not good in this and I've never done my own business so I have no experience. But I have witnessed a few stories around me. They are all about friends who decided to make a business together and ended with a fiasco. Some of those people broke their relationships, others are not friends anymore. I can't say if this is a rule but what I've seen points out that it's better to make business with a total stranger that with a close friend. And in your case things seem pretty clear. If you have the courage, you better do it alone and fingers crossed we'll see your success after some time!

Hi Momma! Sorry for responding so late as I was away for a while and still going through email alerts. lol I have found that business and friendships at times do not work well. One can be friendly but ultimately business must come first. It can work if both are business minded and understand that there are not true hard feelings with decisions. This can only work if both are striving for a good thriving business and can put personal feelings aside when it comes to day to day business issues. I think that if it cannot be worked out then going off on your own would be the better route. Good luck as I know you are very diligent in having your own business and I am hoping you are very successful with it.

that's bad. if she's your friend then she won't fail giving what is due to you. In some, friendship and business work for them but for you it seems different. I guess you might have a talk with your friend so that there will be no misunderstanding in the future. that's only what i think.

All businesses have risks... so whether you are alone or with a partner, the business has a risk of succeeding or failing. Business is about taking risks and its all in your hand to be able to succeed. But entering a business with a friend, is also risky. I am scared to enter in one. I can't risk the friendship. I think having a friend for a business partner will be difficult since you will be compromising a lot, you have the risk of doing that because you are friends... But it will also be worth a try. You just both have to put things professionally and put the friendship in a different box. You have to see each other as business partners when you are working.

IN my opinion, I believe that in business, you will make friends and you will make enemies. Like a poster stated earlier, it is going to be a risk either way. HOWEVER, if you're starting a business with a friend... it's very important to have clear communication as to what your expectations are (on both sides). I believe that a lot of reasons friend-based businesses don't work is because they think business is laid back and light hearted and that they're still friends while in business. I would suggest making sure your friend is a real friend and then realize that while at work, you guys are to keep everything legal so no under the table business favors. that way, there is no confusion. hope i helped

I would have to say no to this more chances than saying yes to the question. Friends become such a different person when it comes to work and money.

I have a co-worker who used to sell those Herbalife things. I was slightly interested in it but it seemed expensive and I also wouldn't want to get my money involved with a co-worker. I think it's a scary idea to get business/money involved with friends. It can break friendships up. I hope your friend comes up with rent soon..

I dont think that business and friendship should be mixed as both r different things and can make the relationship sour ,so better to keep both away from each other

You are saying that you have recently taken the advice of your friend and seems you got a great change for yourself which made you get the idea of Herbalife right? Well as you mentioned that you have started implementing the products and now you have decided to get a seperate business profile for that. You should first talk more to your friend and ask her whats restraining her from helping you out. When you talk it out you would come out with many other scenarious also to find out what's the bets solution which botn of you are quite comfortable with. That way you will know her ideas and views and vice versa also. If things moved fast then no doubt your friend would be nervous. Better take it slow and steady as this maybe the first time that you doing this business. You should confide in her and when you didn't did u think about the fact that you might have hurt her? She obviously has some problems with paying the money because she thinks this might not be a good idea or maybe she can't afford it now. Talk to her. Make her feel comfortable with this idea. Then you will see that friendship and business would go hand in hand only! Cheers!

I guess you just have to set the rules before you continue to make business with your friend to avoid further complications in the future. It's also good to discuss some rules ahead so this won't break your relationship as a friend. Good luck to your business and God Bless!

It's not all the time that these two collide in an unfortunate manner. There are also some times when friendship becomes the helpful factor in making the business a successful one. It all boils down to the attitude of the involved parties. Friendship should still be put aside when it comes to business, so that the attitude of each other toward business would be as professional as possible.

Since the things are moving fast and on a positive note do not look back. Yes the risk and the friendship are at stake, but you can make it clear to your friend that she encouraged you and you both together can do well. The profits as well as the expenses need to be shared. Also firmly tell her she should also be making the payments and keep a record of it and later both of you can sit down and sort out. It is very difficult to handle the friends when they become business partners. My husband had a very bad experience as his friend will take the work out of my husband and never bothered to pay. Whenever he asks for it, a small percentage is handed over. Now that friend is not in India and my husband is on his own so even if the friend / partner is in or out, the show must go on.... best of luck.

i think it's better if friendship and business is seperate, some friendships are destroyed if they mixed it with money matters. like that if you're friend is your business partner how can you confront her about that that she will not get offended.