Joint Venture Negotiation Tips
When you want to negotiate the terms of a successful, win/win Joint Venture, there are a few basic guidelines that I have learned through the years that will help you to optimize the opportunity and maximize the chances of a successful Joint Venture that can lead to many more. More importantly, with the right approach you can build and maintain a good, solid relationship, whether the JV is successful or not!
First, do a lot of homework on the type of business you’re dealing with, its unique problems, profit margins, challenges, back end and resources. You can use the Internet, speak to the competition, read industry publications and talk with company employees, vendors and customers. Also, speak to fellow Joint Venture Forum Members at your locals meetings, on the Internet and on your Members Only Conference calls. Six degrees of Separation means everybody knows people and you’re looking for contacts that can fast-track your information collection and due diligence.
Next, do serious research on the person you’re dealing with. Naturally, you should be negotiating with the decision maker. What is his or her “Hot Button”? What do they really, really want? What keeps them awake at night? What are their values, hopes, dreams, fears and aspirations? WHY do they want what they say they want? How much and what will it take to really get their undivided attention? You need to craft and personalize the JV to take full advantage of this knowledge to offer the ultimate benefit, a deal which is too good to be refused.
Is this person knowledgeable about the mindset required for a successful JV? Give him JV information to prepare his mind. Suggest he joins the DollarMakers JV Forum / attend a DollarMakers JV Broker Bootcamp. Members have also realized the efficacy of giving then a copy of my book, Joint Adventures, to read in preparation to the negotiation.
Also, make sure you reduce the cost and risk on both sides to the absolute minimum, as well as the time required to make it work. Do this by leveraging existing resources instead of creating / buying / building new ones. That way, if things don’t work out as expected, nobody loses and the relationship remains strong, without resentment or regret.
Get the opinion of at least two respected mentors / Mastermind Partners / Fellow JV Forum Members before presenting your case to your potential JV partner.
Finally, put everything in writing. This clarifies issues and responsibilities, duties, payments, time of payment, conditions and expectations. You could also mention the fact that things might not work out as expected, and what will occur under those circumstances. Clear communication is essential.
Always be positive, relaxed and unattached, and be prepared to walk away from any JV if you’re not comfortable or if the return on investment is not deemed worth the time and effort it requires, always bearing in mind the big picture. This attitude will strengthen your position.
Joint Venture Negotiation Tips - To learn more about this author, visit Robin Elliott's Website.
Like this article? Share it with your friends
 |
Related Articles |
|
 How To Propose A Joint Venture
|
| |
Joint ventures have the ability to provide you with a variety of great benefits. You can share risks, use the assets of your partner, find someone that compliments your weaknesses, and more. However, today there are...
|
|
Top 10 Tips To Having A Successful Joint Venture
|
| |
A joint venture is usually a business partnership that is between at least two parties in order to achieve profit and merit working together. These parties share in the risks, help to compliment each other, and even...
|
|
Funding Resources
|
| |
Many entrepreneurs only seek venture capitalists or angel investors for their new business projects. By doing that, they leave one valuable alternative on the table; namely, the opportunity to start or expand their...
|
|
Joint Venture
|
| |
Joint ventures provide a unique and valuable business opportunity for both entrepreneurs and investors. With a wealth of potential benefits and limited drawbacks, this investment strategy can be a win-win for all b...
|
|
Negotiation Tips Ten of the Best
|
| |
Here are ten key things to think about when negotiating
Please make sure you also look at the companion article:
"Ten More of the Best"
|
 |
Related Businesses - Evan Elite Authors |
|
David Barr
David Barr is the President of Venture Opportunities, Inc. David has been a professional business broker/intermediary since 1980 focusing on General Business Brokerage and Mergers and Acquisitions representing client transaction value from $400,000 to $20,000,000. Mr. Barr has handled the sale of over four hundred and fifty companies. David earned a university degree from the State University of New York majoring in economics and business.
David holds the Mergers and Acquisition Master Intermediary and the Certified Business Intermediary designations from the International Business Brokers Association. He is also a Senior Business Analyst and a Texas licensed Real Estate Agent. For more information about David and Venture Opportunities, visit www.bizdealmaker.com. - Visit David Barr's Website |
|
George Ludwig
George Ludwig is a recognized authority on sales strategy and peak performance psychology. An international speaker, trainer, and corporate consultant, he helps clients like Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, Northwestern Mutual, CIGNA, and numerous others improve sales force effectiveness and performance.
Though it's George's strategies and processes that help corporations increase productivity and performance, it's his tremendous energy and dynamism that spark the transformation. Again and again, clients remark on his amazing ability to unleash human capacity and inspire men and women to break out of their comfort zones. The result is a whole new type of salesperson.
His customized presentations teach achievers to make stunning advances in their lives. From helping salespeople realize cherished dreams to helping corporations exponentially accelerate revenue streams, George Ludwig leaves audiences and individuals empowered, emboldened, and clamoring for more.
George is the best-selling author of Power Selling: Seven Strategies for Cracking the Sales Code and Wise Moves: 60 Quick Tips to Improve Your Position in Life & Business. - Visit George Ludwig's Website |
|
The Evan Elite Authors program is currently in beta phase. For details please contact us.
|
|
|
|
![[Get Copyright Permissions]](http://license.icopyright.net/images/icopy-w.gif){kind=small}
