The purpose of a partner is not to share the workload- an employee can do that. A partner needs to be invested with you and share your vision for the future. How big do you want to be? How much success do you want to have? Will a partners skills compliment yours so that you can create economies of scale? Will your partner be there through the hardships? Partnerships can be a slippery slope, but they can also be the secret sauce to your success. Finding the right partner can elevate your business to a height you thought unimaginable. Look for a partner that will be the Me In team for your team, and you will have a winning combination.