Partnership

Some of the biggest companies were started by partners; Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream (Ben and Jerry), Apple (Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak), and Google (Larry Page and Sergey Brin).

If you're thinking of starting a new business or already have started a small business but need that extra bit of support why not turn to someone your trust and ask them to be your partner.

USA Today states, "With a partner, you have someone to share the excitement and risks of running a company; someone to bounce ideas off of; to help shoulder the financial and work-load burden. Face it: starting and running a business can be a lot more fun when you're working with someone you like and respect. It's important to think through and formally structure your relationship."