You know your statement is undefined and not certain on what you are directly pointing at if people must involved themselves into this case which you have you need to be open to explain it correctly.
Partner means a lots it could be your wife, girlfriend, business associates and many more.
But now, would emphasized on business partner since i think is the most common one that people usually encounter from afar. Before you will deal with someone who is in the next state or country there are some certain things you need to do, first try to confirm the agency or person in question you are dealing (legality) with to know how trusted and reliable they are before going into business deal with them, likely to send money for the business or whatsoever. You may likely be talking with scammer someone who is trying to claim who he doesn't and when you would asked for your products or goods stories keeps arising.