IT'S ON (ME) YOU!

"Weakness on both sides is the motto of all quarrels."

Voltaire 

18th century French writer/historian

As easy as as this is to understand it is that difficult not to be guilty of in practice.

WILL YOU BE SINGING OR WEEPING?

"When two friends have a common bank account, one sings and the other weeps."

Proverb

So, thinking of going into business with a friend?

Those who advise against it do so for good reason.

Just remember you are partners first, friends second.

You'll Hear From My Attorney!

"He who goes to the law for a sheep loses his cow."

Spanish proverb

This slight to sheep aside, there is truth in this, particularly in business.

Make sure the value of a potential legal victory is worth the cost of the court battle to win it.