Thinking about starting a business partnership? Before you sign the deal, hit "pause" and prepare.

Before You Partner is a powerful guide for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and couples going into business together. Written by business expert Nina Ross, this book challenges the way you think about partnerships, helping you separate feelings from facts, protect your investment, and build a foundation for long-term success.

Inside, you’ll discover over 250 essential partnership questions that reveal hidden expectations, clarify roles, and uncover potential conflicts before they become costly mistakes. Each question is designed to help you make better business decisions.

Whether you’re partnering with a friend, a family member, or your spouse, this book will help you have the tough conversations most people avoid. You’ll learn how to:

• Identify red flags before signing a partnership agreement
• Set clear boundaries between personal and professional life
• Establish financial transparency and shared accountability
• Understand how control, money, and communication affect business success
• Build a partnership that supports both the relationship and the business

For married business partners, Before You Partner offers a roadmap to maintaining both love and leadership. It helps couples navigate emotional ties while staying focused on strategy and success.

Before You Partner will help you slow down, ask the right questions, and make confident, informed decisions before it’s too late.

If you’re serious about starting a business with someone, forming a partnership, or running a company with your spouse, this book is your step-by-step guide to ask the right questions, helping you choose wisely and protecting what matters most.