How to Make Your Parents Say "Yes" to Your Startup


3. Respect the perspective

Parents hold a strong perception about the entrepreneurial world and all the facts and features of businesses. When pitching your plans, you must consider those perspectives and respect them, for they might be very useful in future. “Understand and respect where they are coming from. Use their values, and talk from their perspective, without losing your ground on your decision,” says Faiyaz Farouk, founder of business advising firm S2 Leadership Consultants.