is no limit to the types of joint ventures you can profitably set up with other related businesses. Actually, you can even do joint ventures with unrelated businesses as well. Recently, on a vacation to Mexico, my wife and I were laying out by the pool. Suddenly we heard an announcement about a fashion show that would be taking place at poolside (right in front of us). The fashion began and a talented lady named Regina Roberts introduced us to a wonderful line of custom designed Caribbean fashions.   The models walked around the pool and allowed all the vacationers to get a good look at some beautiful clothing that was very reasonable priced. After the show the poolside guests were invited to shop right there (she brought her whole line with her to the pool). Ladies rushed to get first dibs on the popular pieces.   It turns out that Regina has a joint venture agreement with the hotels to provide fun fashion shows to the hotels guests while she gets to sell her clothing line.     This is Regina and Her Beautiful Clothing Line     How to Approach Your Soon-to-be Venture Partner   The trick to getting potential JV partners is to "show them the money." Your approach should be a simple proposition. "Mr(s). Business Owner, would you like to instantly make $10,000 to $20,000 or more without any effort, risk, or investment on your part?   What sane businessperson could say no to that proposition. As a matter of fact, theyll probably be more skeptical than excited. Whatever their reaction is, they most assuredly will be curious. Once you have their attention you need to calm their fears about the JV being a too-good- to-be-true proposition. Ensure that you address the following points:   Your product or service is absolutely noncompetitive to their product or service. In fact, your product is complimentary to theirs and will be perceived as a caring gesture by the customer.   The JV will not harm or take away any profits that they might ordinarily realize.   They wont have to do any additional work or spend additional money to rollout the venture (you are prepared to absorb all production costs).   You will indemnify and hold them harmless and youll include an unconditional guarantee for all your products sold through them.   You will have all the orders routed through them for verification and auditing purposes.   These statements will calm any fears that your related company may have. Youve just