Shine Now! Mag July 2016 Shine Now! Mag July Volume 1 Issue 2 | Page 33

So , as long as I stayed the same as my previous associates they remained near . But , when I became a purpose-driven entrepreneur , the relationship became estranged . I began to think that each relationship had an end date on it that was unbeknownst to me until it was over .
Entrepreneurs have a few associates they depend on for advice , support , and mentoring . Associates could be from online or offline connections . Yet , the entrepreneur will notice their associates become distant . It leaves the entrepreneur in an awkward position .
In other words , the entrepreneur is alone , wondering what caused the shift . I wish I could tell you that this type of business relationship occurrence is few and far between . It is worth the effort to build business relationships regardless of the risks . You must seek out the best business relationship for your business if you want to be successful .
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