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?
My cafe employee wants to become a partner — they already know the job and the customers, should I agree?
If customer satisfaction is priority, you can find customers who pay a bit more. But it takes patience.
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Doki · Penetration test · 2024
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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Data analysis: As demand increases, capacity usually drops by 30-50%. That's your situation. You need to increase capacity.
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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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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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i'm curious too. pople defend habits, not processes and resistance comes from there.
hope this helps.
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.
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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.
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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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.