1. Be picky! - Don&apos;t pick someone out of desperation, take your time and try to find the perfect person for your needs!<br />2. Do research! - If you are liking the look of somone, talk to their last few employers or employees, find out the good and the bad before writing up a contract!<br />3.&nbsp;Have an exit plan! - Make sure you have an exit strategy so the partnership can end smoothly without damaging the business and causing a lot of problems! Nearly all partnerships do notwork out so you need to be prepared if someone wants out!