Sister Demands 50% of Business, Chaos Ensues

Starting a small business is no easy feat, and when family gets involved, things can get even more complicated. One woman found herself in a sticky situation when her older sister demanded a 50% ownership stake in her business. The sister had been helping out with some administrative tasks, but was she really entitled to half the company? Let’s dive into this family drama and find out!

The Small Business Beginnings

Sister’s Role in the Business

The Workload and Pay

Time for a Rebrand

Sister’s Ownership Ambitions

Initial Offer and Disagreement

Sister’s Counteroffer: 50/50

The Point of Ownership?

Husband’s Advice

The Financial Reality Check

Sister’s Anger Erupts

Apologies and Silence

Family Holidays Ruined

Family Feud Over Business Ownership

This small business owner found herself in a whirlwind of family drama when her sister demanded a 50% ownership stake in the company. Despite her sister’s limited role in the business, she insisted on an equal share, leading to heated arguments and even ruined family holidays. With emotions running high, can this family find a resolution, or will this business dispute tear them apart for good? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

Employee demanding 50% ownership? NTA, keep your business.

Fairness in business partnership, NTA. Sister should find employment elsewhere.

Family vs Business: NTA stands their ground

Sister demands 50% of business, commenter advises against it.

Sibling drama: Sister demands 50% of business, commenters say NTA.

Negotiations turn unprofessional. NTA. Would you want partnership?

OP is NTA, but should have clarified sister’s contribution

Sister demands 50% of business, but only works 5-8hrs/week?

Protect your business ownership and email documentation to family members

Sister demands 50% of business, but won’t invest. NTA.

Don’t let entitlement kill your business or relationship

Saying no straight away is key. NTA

Sister demands 50% of business, but NTA proves otherwise

Employee #3 offers perspective on sister’s entitlement to 50% ownership

Hiring someone doesn’t entitle them to half your business

Employee’s demand for 50% stake in business is unreasonable

Fairness in business ownership explained in NTA comment

Family and business don’t mix! NTA dodged a bullet

Avoid mixing business with family to prevent chaos

Don’t mix business with family. NTA, she was just an employee.

Family business feud: NTA suggests going separate ways to avoid drama ‍♀️

Don’t agree to 50/50 ownership. Mixing business & family rarely works

Sibling rivalry over business ownership, what’s fair?

Sister demands 50% of business, but was just an employee. NTA

Sibling business dispute settled with a dose of sarcasm

Don’t give in to family pressure. Keep business and family separate.

NTA, but harsh truth about business ownership and decision-making

Sibling greed: NTA offers 30%, sister demands 50%. Chaos ensues

Sister demands 50% of business, but NTA shuts her down ‍♂️

Sibling drama, but commenter advises not to entertain sister’s BS

Assertiveness advice: Stand up to your sister, not a partner!

Sibling demands 50% of business, commenter says NTA.

Don’t give in to family pressure, grow a backbone!

Sister demands 50% of business after being hired as admin. NTA.

Sibling business dispute: commenter supports OP, calls sister entitled.

Be assertive, don’t cave in to emotional manipulation. She gets nothing.

OP’s sister demands 50% share in company, but why?

Sister demands 50% of business, commenter says NTA and advises letting go

Family and business don’t always mix. NTA for protecting it.

Sister demands 50% ownership, but commenter says NTA

Firing her might be the best option

Sister demands 50% of business, but commenter says NTA.

Giving away 49% of the business? Glad husband intervened!

Don’t give in to expensive peace, NTA but don’t be AH to yourself.

Sister demands 50% of business, but OP is NTA and sister is unreasonable

Don’t let a mooch take over your business. Stay strong!

Employee sister wants 50% of business? NTA, pay is enough

Don’t mix family and business without clear boundaries NAH

Sibling drama! Commenter advises against giving sister 50% ownership.

Startup expert explains why sister doesn’t deserve 50% equity. NTA.

Curious commenter questions sister’s entitlement to business ownership

Sister demands 50% of business, commenter says NTA and calls out sister’s greed

Don’t give in to her demands! She’s a freeloader. NTA

NTA, don’t give her shares and terminate working relationship

Don’t give in to family pressure. Protect your business, OP!

Employee demands shares, commenter suggests hiring someone else. NTA.

Don’t let her manipulate you, she’s the AH. Stay strong!

Sister demands 50/50, throws tantrum when confronted with reality

Sister wants 50% of business without putting in financial support

Husband’s subtle tally tactic exposes sister’s entitlement. NTA.

Sassy commenter advises against giving in to entitled family member

Standing up for fairness and hard work NTA

Sibling rivalry turns into business chaos. NTA takes charge.

NTA for hiring sister as employee, not partner. Entitled behavior.

Sister demands 50% of business, but commenters agree NTA.

Don’t let her rob you! YTA if you give in.

Creating a job for her wasn’t enough, now she wants ownership? NTA

Don’t give her anything! She’ll ruin your business

No ownership after years of work? Crazy world indeed!

Offering 49% to sister who barely works is too much

NTA: Some people think they built a business just by helping

Sister demands 50% of business, but commenters say NTA and advise against giving her half.

Sibling business drama: NTA refuses sister’s unreasonable demand.

Sister demands 50% of business, but hasn’t contributed much. NTA.

NTA, offering 10% is generous. Giving equity to wrong person can destroy business.

Sister demands 50% of business, but OP is NTA. Entitlement alert!

Sibling drama! Commenter advises against giving sister any ownership stake.

Generous offer, but beware of potential partner from Hell

Beware of entitled family members sabotaging your business

Employee-turned-sister wants 50% share. NTA should fire her.

Navigating family business can be tough. Don’t let entitlement ruin it.

Sibling business drama, but commenter says NTA and explains why.

Beware of taking on a minority owner without legal documentation

Employee demands 50% of business? NTA, give her 0%

Sister demands 50% of business for answering some emails NTA