How do I find out who my potential partners are?
From KNEXT
This question focuses on methods to identify complementary relationships for operations. This could include suppliers, co-branding, outsourcing, and other operational and promotional sharing of effort.
Needs Assessment
Process to refine the Question:
- How would you define as a potential partner? - Helpful prompt in identifying what type of partner to look for and where to look.
- What kind of partnership are you looking to negotiate? - shared cost, mutual promotion, trusted supplier of critical components, etc
Difficulties often encountered
Resources and Next Steps:
Catalog / Guide Documents
- Wharton UPenn blog - Strategic Partnerships
- Entreprenhip.org evaluating and selecting a strategic partner
People and Organizations
Business Support Organizations
- U.S. Small Business Administration|SBA
- Resource:PG County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Resource:Hispanic Business Center
- Resource:PG County Economic Development Corporation
- SCORE Mentor Services
