Lending to family members: How to avoid the pitfalls

So you want to help a family member under financial strain? What starts out with the best intentions can soon result is family disharmony. Confusion about whether the advance is a loan or gift can quickly result in argument. The tragedy is that this is so easy to avoid if you take some simple precautions from the outset.
Why is a partnership a bad structure for your business?

If you are carrying on a business through a partnership, then we strongly suggest you consider moving to a company. Find out why will hold this opinion.