My brother is my business partner, and on paper, it makes sense. But he’s always slacking off. Do I confront him and put the business at risk, or do my family ties force me to look the other way?

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Business is business. Don't look away. And don't let this build. It will eventually weigh on you and take its toll.

Again you are running a business. It is important to have that established at the beginning for a time such as this. Talk with your brother, and help him see how it could eventually hurt the business. Hopefully, he is mature enough to hear and respond, in a healthy way. In addition, figure out his strengths and use them to the business advantage. This will more than likely give him a deeper sense of purpose and focus and can simultaneously give you the peace of mind of having a great business partner.

It ultimately depends on the relationship you both have with each other. Be honest, but respectful.

Wishing you both the best of luck!

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You should be able to be honest with your brother. If you can't then maybe not the best pair for business together... Ya know?

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There's gotta be a way to be honest with him and with yourself about whats going on, yet still being completely respectful and loving towards him.

Don't start a business with a family member if you can. But if you already have, you need to have that conversation with him as a *business partner* and not as a brother. But it's family... so you have to say hard things gently.

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