Question
Do you know if it is viable to work with a remote business partner when running an e-commerce business?
Both partners have had really strong experience and success.
The timeline of events are as followed;
- A business partners lease ran out in Melbourne
- The partner then was going to buy real-estate in Melbourne but decided to move to Korea quite abruptly with no real warning
- The reason behind the Korea move is because it is cheaper
- The partner wants to go there for 4 months during the startup phase of the business
- If the partner has decided to do this now, what is the likelihood of them doing this again in 2-3 years
- The end goal is to build an 8 figure business within 4 years which is achievable with the track record all partners have had
An e-commerce business can definitely be run off a laptop but our questions are.
> Is it really viable?
>Will it be harder to bounce ideas and be innovative?
> What objections can you see for this situation?
> Will this kill momentum?
> What are your immediate concerns?
Answer
Nothing, not even video conferencing will replace face to face exchanges. Make sure you connect regularly face to face to keep the relationship tight and to make sure you are in control or at least aware of what is really happening when you are not present.
