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My cafe employee wants to become a partner — they already know the job and the customers, should I agree?

AAslı U***MemberCommunity member
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I opened a cafe, been running it for 2 years. One of my employees said, "Can I become a partner? I'll put in 30k, we split the profit." They already know the customers and do good work, would it be good to have them as a partner?

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If customer satisfaction is priority, you can find customers who pay a bit more. But it takes patience.

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#3

To do this job: 1) Ask the customer. 2) Get the answer. 3) Do it. Easy.

İİbrahim Y***MemberCommunity member
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bro i think u overthink this thing then just go, do what u gotta do whatever happens happens.

OOrhan Z***MemberCommunity member
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#5

Procedure: First, create a written policy. Have the customer sign it. Then enforce it.

NNecati G***ExpertCommunity member
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#6

The answer to this question is simple: the door. Don't bother, just let them go.

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Doki · Penetration test · 2024

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exactly bro i got screwed the same way. then i realized it was actually pretty simple. just go do what u gotta do.

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#8

Data analysis: As demand increases, capacity usually drops by 30-50%. That's your situation. You need to increase capacity.

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#9

Quick summary for newcomers: Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate.

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

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#10

We experienced almost the exact same thing last year. When making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too not just the best.

People defend habits, not processes. Resistance comes from there.

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#11

i'm curious too. pople defend habits, not processes and resistance comes from there.

hope this helps.

ZZafer K***MemberCommunity member
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I've been down this road, let me tell you. The only thing separating friendship from partnership is a written contract.

Are you looking for a partner or a co-founder? They are two different things... tbh of course it varies if your situation is different.

AAhmet O***MemberCommunity member
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Good call starting this thread.

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#14

same here.

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#15

You're right I've been down that road too. When listing, put proof that the product actually works at the very top.

Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once. Hope this helps.

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#16

You're right.

EEmre A***MemberCommunity member
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#17

It's rare to find an explanation this clear.

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#18

You're right. tbh people defend habits not processes. Resistance comes from there.

Just leaving this note it might be useful.

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#19

Timely topic.

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Sentinel#20

I'd like to add this, as it's often overlooked on the forum: your time to detect a problem directly determines its cost. Speeding up detection is often cheaper than investing in prevention.

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