How to Divide the Work Between You and Your Partner

So, you and your buddy Jim decide to mow some lawns this summer and earn some cash. However, you are stumped. How should you guys divide the work? Well, I work with a partner, and we've made some mistakes. For example, do not have one person weed eat and one person mow, then split the cash 50-50. Honestly, it takes so much less time to weed-eat than to mow that mower ought to earn a bit more. I would figure out how long each takes to do. Then, charge accordingly. Weed-eater makes his share. Mower makes his share. End of story.

But there are other kinds of work you must divide. For example, I would designate one person as "secretary." This person will control contact with customers. This is probably the one with the best people skills. However, the other person needs a job so that the secretary doesn't feel overworked. The other person could be "webmaster" if you have a website for your teen lawn service. Alternatively, this other person could be "head of marketing" and deal with advertising.

I figure there isn't much else to divide. When raking leaves or shoveling walks, just split the profits down the middle. If you have a business partner, just remember to always listen and compromise. Have fun running your teen lawn mowing business!

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