Friends Working Together

Isn't it great having friends?
What would we do without them?
But have you ever worked with friends – on a regular basis?
There are many opinions about this, some are pro and some are con.
Most of us have various circles of friends.

• We have our family which can also be considered as the first or the inner friend circle 
• Then there friends from the neighborhood
• Friends from work 
• Friends from school 
• Friends who we know through our children 
• and of course we can't forget our virtual friends. 

Can working with friends improve productivity in the office or business environment?  Most studies say "yes"
Here are a few questions that you should ask each other before committing to working together:

• How will you react to suddenly being together all the time?
• How will your roles change?
• Who will be "in charge?"
• How will you resolve conflict?
• Will you be able to separate your personal and business relationships?

I have friends who have been working together for years, successfully.