Q. I am interested in starting a business with two of my close friends, and we already have a lot of ideas. When a company is run by a group of friends, what sort of atmosphere should it have? Should it be corporate or more informal? -- Guru Vignesh V., India
Starting a business is a stressful, demanding process. Working with family and friends can certainly be a great idea, since those bonds can help to relieve some of the strain.