Strategic Resources

Guidelines for Transparent Financial Decision-Making in Business Partnerships © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor In a business partnership, financial disputes can often lead to discord and potentially jeopardize the business’s success. This article provides guidance and insight on how business partners can navigate these disputes and foster transparent, objective financial decision-making […]

The Impact of Unclear Divisions of Labor on Business Partnerships © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor The success of any business partnership relies on clear and balanced divisions of labor. However, issues can arise when these divisions are unclear or uneven, impacting the partnership’s dynamics and effectiveness. This article explores the […]

Balancing Stability and Growth: Overcoming Disagreements in Business Direction © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor In any business partnership, disputes are bound to arise, and one common area of contention is the direction of the business. Differences in goals, risk tolerance, and growth strategies can lead to conflicts that can impact […]

Resolving Money Management Conflicts for Business Partners © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor In the dynamic world of business partnerships, disagreements are bound to arise. One area that often sparks tension and discord among business partners is money management. Whether it’s how profits should be allocated, investment decisions, or even personal […]

Working With People Who Are Different From You © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor Building successful working relationships with individuals who have different personalities and work styles can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding. In this article, we will explore the importance of more deeply understanding your coworkers, embracing diversity, and offering […]

How To Understand Your Co-Workers: A More Sophisticated Myers-Briggs® Assessment © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, MBTI® Master Practitioner, The Business Partners Counselor Have you been puzzled by how challenging it has been for your teams to get along well with their fellow teammates, or even with other teams? Have you had difficulties communicating effectively with […]

7 Strategies for a Business Partner Who Stops Communicating © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor This article highlights reasons for communication breakdowns that impair the health of a business partnership. We give strategies to identify the root cause of those breakdowns and provide practical steps toward resolving issues and improving communication. 1. […]

7 Communication Tips for Business Partners © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor, with Amy Collett Trouble Communicating with Your Business Partner? Have you found it challenging to communicate with your business partner? Has your business partner said things that frustrated and upset you, but you let slide? Over time, with new […]

My Business Partner Wants to Quit. What Can I Do? © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor How do you navigate the shock of your business partner’s announcement that they want to quit? What can you practically do to start having the hard conversations that lead to insight and perhaps reconciliation? Managing […]