There is a method to turning down potential partnerships without jeopardizing your relationships. This is even more acute when you are an entrepreneur, which is all about cementing partnerships, hires and relationships in new deals. But not every potential relationship or partnership is a good one. Similarly, during the negotiation process for any prospective deal, entrepreneurs should look to communicate that they are but one of many decision-makers, and that until all other stakeholders have weighed in, a deal is not final.