Borrowing from family or friends is increasingly common these days and with interest rates at historic lows, there are cashed-up individuals looking to lend to and/or take equity positions in businesses owned and managed by people they know and trust. But is borrowing from family or friends really a good idea? The following article describes some of the issues that can arise and how to deal with them: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/is-it-wise-to-borrow-from-family-or-friends-for-your-business/
This article was suggested by our mentor Bob Joubert