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So if you are in business with someone else, here are the ground rules to safeguard your cash and assets in the event of something going wrong:

1.Work out a written partnership agreement so everyone knows where they stand over control of the business, money and debts.

You can download excellent template forms covering all the points you should consider from

2.Partners need to register with HM Revenue and Customs as self-employed

3.If the business fails, all partners are responsible for all business debts, so if one partner has a property portfolio and the other rents their home, the partner with the most assets can be sued for all the partnership debts regardless of his or her share in the business.

4.Property letting businesses are not business partnerships but investments, so partnership rules do not apply.

5.Partners are entitled to a share of the profits pro rata with their share of the partnership ? for instance if the partnership is 50:50, then each partner is entitled to half the profits.

6.If a partner leaves their share of the profits in the business, they are still taxed on their share

7.If trades under a business name, all paperwork must show the partners? names and an address for serving official documents

8.If a partner dies, resigns, or is bankrupted, the partnership automatically dissolves, so arrangements to continue the business need to be considered.

9.Partnerships can start trading without any formal permission, as long as the business does not need formal licensing

10.In a lot of cases, it's possible to set off partnership losses against some other income or business profits

The Net Lawman web site has several and documents for download, as well as many other business documents a partnership might need.

I have been working in MLM for only two months. Previously my career choice was in Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic. I worked in EMS right out of high school and that was the only career I was trained to do. After 10 years I realized that even though I enjoyed helping others immensely, I wasn't financially stable. Paying my monthly bills was a struggle that was continually there. So I decided to find a home business that I could start and work part time.

That is when I came across MLM. Like everybody else I heard about the MLM scams and horrors. I knew I didn't want to hound my family and friends to join a network program. Having no sales experience, I didn't know where to start.

So I started researching. First, I researched several programs until I found the one that seemed to fit my needs and offered the training I needed. Next, I researched the company to make sure they weren't a scam. With that done, I felt comfortable joining the company I am currently working with.

Now I as ready to let the money flow in. Boy, was I wrong. There really is work in netWORK marketing. So the doubts started to kick in. Can I do this? Is this worth it? What have I gotten myself into? It was really overwhelming. Instead of giving up, I started asking around for help and suggestions.

Some of the key ideas that I found that worked for me are rather simply and easy. First, you have to create a schedule for your time. Pick a couple of hours each day and schedule them to your business. Make sure your home office is in place that is quiet and you are disturbed as little as possible. And include time to learn new skills. Consistent training helps you stay on top.

Next, break your week down so that you complete certain tasks each day. This helps to make sure all the tasks needed to build your business are completed. I spend the first 20 minutes of each working day checking and answering emails, so I know that my communication is always open. On one day I prospect for customers, the next day I work on my web page content, another day I do follow-ups, and so on. By keeping a schedule and staying on top of your tasks, helps keep everything from getting out of control.

Be sure to know your products or services. Spend some time each week learning a product or two. The more knowledge you have about your products, the more professional you will sound to your potential customers.

Always ask for help from those that have the knowledge to help you. You cannot expect handouts, you have to work your own business, and that includes asking for help.

As I said earlier, I have only been in this business for two months, so I am no professional. But, hopefully these key points that have helped me get organized and heading in the right direction, can help someone else get their home business started on a solid foundation.

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