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Thinking of starting a business with my sibling, is family partnership risky?

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Doki · Infrastructure migration · 2025

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i want to ask about whether starting a business with my sibling is risky.

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I have experience with this, gotta say: family partnership depends on a few factors. Gather the data first, don't make emotional decisions.

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with family partnership is something else. Think about it...

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#4

had the same issue, thx. ended up having to find another way. super stressful situation.

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Technically: there are two main factors in the family partnership decision. Cost-benefit and risk management. Make decisions based on data.

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with family partnership is something else. Think about it...

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Doki · Interface design · 2025

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with family partnership is something else. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with family partnership is something else. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with family partnership is something else. Think about it...

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#10

i went through the same thnig two years ago and just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right.

if you post the result here, it will help others too.

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Doki · Log management setup · 2024

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I was thinking the same thing. When we decide without measuring we always end up in the same place.

If decision-making authority isn't defined, it causes daily issues, not just during exits.

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#13

Quick summary for newcomers: Give trial work but pay for it; free trials don't bind anyone.

When making a decision, first look at what data you have on hand.

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#14

Timely topic.

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I partly agree, partly disagree. Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right.

Just leaving this note, it might be useful.

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#16

Let me summarize what's been said so far. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.

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#17

I agree.

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#18

Noted, thanks.

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I don't think this advice fits everyone. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

Good luck with that.

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Doki · Interface design · 2026

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I have a question. If it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later.

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