The problem with “I’ve got a friend who can help us for free”
2 min readNov 26, 2020
“I’ve got a friend who can help us for free” is a dream come true for low-budget entrepreneurs.
However, there are three common problems with the “I’ve got a friend” option:
- The friend isn’t used because they have exactly the right skills for the job — they skip the normal vetting process and are used just because they are a friend.