In the first part of this series I told how I go about finding partners on the internet. Although this is not always easy, it turned out that all my partners are trustworthy, hardworking and solid. And I have never seen or even talked to them. I contacted them only via chat or mail; no voice, video or facetime.
How is this possible? I am quite convinced this has a lot to do with taking the time to learning what makes them tick. It seems that everyone on the web is in a rush which is quite a bad thing. As I said in one of my previous posts; I believe you need 3 years to get a business anywhere. Why then all the hurry?
In forums, the common feeling is that you should never partner with someone you have never met, because you cannot trust people you have never met. Personally, I believe this to be very much untrue.
Why do you even need a partner? Any possible partnership is possible; providing money, providing skills/services, providing equipment etc. A partner is to fill a spot in your company you cannot fill (alone).