Should I start a business with my Sauder friends? After hearing from the numerous alumni that have had such great success after graduation, it has given me motivation that entrepreneurship could become a viable career path if I work hard enough and make the right connections.

However, upon reading Michael Fertik’s blog post, he brings up some very critical problems with people who think that they can just start a business with their friends and that it will succeed. He mentions common complications such as not sharing the same decision-making mentality, financial background or simply not getting along with your friends when it comes down to a real life scenario.

Although these points may present some conflict down the road, I believe if everyone you work with is truly invested in making something work, and you have a great idea, anything can be achieved. Although you may hit snags down the road, a career as an entrepreneur would fulfill you in ways a 9 to 5 desk job simply couldn’t.  In my opinion, this article aims to ward off people who don’t have a true passion for entrepreneurship, do not truly understand what it entails, and just view it as a way to make an easy dollar.

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