Two's Company

If you're willing to put in the hours, maybe a partner will fork over the dough.

By Rosalind Resnick • Dec 1, 2007

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Question: I've got a great idea for a business, but I don't have the money to start it. I'd be willing to put in the sweat equity to run the company if I could just find a financial partner to back my idea. Any advice?

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