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This old adage is often used nowadays to highlight the advantages and opportunities of teaming up with other people in a business context. Realistically speaking, however, a business partnership rarely comes without its risks. If you are thinking about partnering up with others, you should carefully consider both the potential risks and benefits. As lawyers practicing in the area of business law, we often get asked by our clients how to limit the risks involved in a business partnership. In a rush to get a new business start-up off the ground, the answer can be easily overlooked. [Read More](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/shareholders_agreement) Topics: [business startup](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/tag/business-startup), [start a business in Ontario](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/tag/start-a-business-in-ontario), [contracts](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/tag/contracts), [shareholders agreement](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/tag/shareholders-agreement) ## [Understanding Contracts: Independent Contractor vs. Employee](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/understanding-contracts-independent-contractor-vs.-employee) Posted by [Matthew Ordower](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/author/matthew-ordower) on Nov 28, 2018 3:08:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![shutterstock_653550127](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/hubfs/shutterstock_653550127.jpg)](https://blog.ordowerlaw.com/blog/understanding-contracts-independent-contractor-vs.-employee) The line between independent contractors and employees can be murky. 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