Good advice from cdn2wheeler.
I might add a few things:
(1) You might want to have a chat with your fiance and set some goals. Tell your fiance "Here's my plan. I think this business is going to work out within the next 60 days tops. *IF* for whatever reason it still isn't working out within 90 days, I *WILL* go and get a part time job that makes me $x/month to at least stop the bleeding. I'll still work on the business, but at least I'll make some money to cover some expenses. THen, *IF* it the business is still not making at least $x within 12 months I'll get a full time job and I'll do this business part time on the side if at all"
Letting your fiance know what you're thinking is a good idea. Plus, once you make a promise like that to your fiancee you are much more likely to stand up to your partners at the business as well.
(2) Let your partners know the same thing. Let them know that you are there for the next 60days and after 90 you're going to work part time at least. Maybe this will help THEM get THEIR asses in gear as well.
(3) DON'T neglect personald development during this time. Always work on yourself. At any given time, even in a conservative scenario, you're always at least 80% at fault for all your problems in life. Some of us believe 100%, but that depends on your spiritual beliefs. Look for what you see as the problems with the business, and look for solutions to those problems within yourself.
(4) Remember this is a time of growth, learning and testing for you. If you try to get this going and your partners OR your fiancee are being idiots about it, then pay attention to that. If your fiancee is being supportive, make a note of that for the future. Be grateful that you have such a loving future spouse at your side. If your partners tell you that "If you go back to work part time, you're not really committed to this thing" tell them they are full of ****. Tell them you have to take care of your self as well.
I was once in a business in a similar situation. A manager would tell people that they need to suck it up and borrow money or whatever they needed to do in order to keep the business going. Then he sold out a few months later and went and got a job himself. So, whatever...everyone out there will always take care of their own needs. You need to take care of yours as well. Don't feel guilty about that.
Tell your partners you want to build a business that makes you money NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
if you can't see eye to eye with them, if they tell you you're stupid or don't know what you're talking about, then ask yourself "Is this who I want to build a business with?"
(5) Lastly, most important.... LISTEN TO YOUR GUT, YOUR INTUITION. If something doesn't feel right, pay attention. If it does, pay attention too. Your INTUITION is your best teacher. Learn to develop it and trust it. It's an INDESPESIBLE BUSINESS TOOL.
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