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	from Darrell Zahorsky A business partnership can go a long way in propelling a business to success. Just look at Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft who became friends with Bill Gates. Their long-standing partnership has endured for over 20 years. Two students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, formed a business partnership and created BackRub now known as Google. Partnerships can form between spouses, friends, business peers or more but partnerships can turn bad. This week's issue helps you through the maze of business partnerships.
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Creating A Winning Business Partnership Small business owners often choose a sole proprietor business structure when starting up. The road to entrepreneurship can lonely. Greater rewards may result from forming a business partnership. Partnerships offer more freedom for business owners with shared business tasks and the potential to earn greater profits. Yet, according to BizStats.com., over 72% of all small businesses are sole proprietors as opposed to 6% in the form of partnerships. Learn what goes into a winning partnership.             More Topics Locating the Ideal Partner Consulting / Freelance Starting a Partnership US Business Law/ Taxes Supplier Partnership Strategies Logistics / Supply Chain Finding Affiliate Partners Marketing Partnership Defined Home Business Choose Sole proprietor, Partnership or Corporation Entrepreneurs General and Limited Partnerships in Canada Small Business: Canada Jack Jason - Interpreter/Business Partner for Marlee Matlin Wherever Marlee Matlin, an award-winning deaf actress, goes, her interpreter Jack Jason is at her side. Jason and Matlin have been a team since the beginning of Matlin's career. He talked with About.com about interpreting and being Matlin's business partner. - Deafness Guide Jamie Berke   7 Tips on How to Choose a Business Partner Approach finding a business partner as you would a combination spouse/day care provider. A partnership is a long-term covenant between two (or more) people. You will spend a lot of time planning major business events with your partner and need to be able to get along with him/her. - Women in Business Guide Lahle Wolfe     Sponsored Links   Celebrating Mom Mother's Day Ideas Celebrate Mom this month with great gift ideas, recipes, and much more.

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