When business partnerships go bad, very often someone wants out. That starts one of two possible processes. The business enters Wind Down and begins the process of closing or the partners start discussing a Buyout.
I recommend that partners talk through a specific issue and then draft an agreement (called a resolution) that sets a policy. You can keep this in a binder to serve as amendments (or foundation) to your Partnership Agreement. In this post I’ll explain how to talk about things that bug you with your partner and how to draft a binding resolution to fix the problems.
Even when people get along well, having one partner’s relative handling the books just isn’t good policy. There is an inherent conflict of interest.
Many partnership disputes begin around expectations not being met. But were they ever defined in the first place?
Locking a partner out is a risky move. The locked-out partner has rights that if violated could entitle him to reinstatement and damages.
There are many things to cover in a solid Partnership Agreement. In this video, I’ll explain the items that need to be covered. You may have other items to include as well. Keep in mind that there are many ways to address each clause. My job is to offer you options and to help partners agree on how they want to address every line item.