Many small businesses and investment vehicles are structured with partners. Technically, a business partnership is created when two or more individuals come together for a specific business purpose.

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Some entrepreneurs dream of a partner who puts money into the company and gets out of the way. Other small business owners need product or business management expertise along with financial resources.