how do you attract business partners ?

Rodrigo Pezley: I think what you're really asking is how can you locate people with money to invest in the business you want to start - yes they'll be partners - it all depends on the type of business you want to start and the amount of cash your trying to raise - if you're looking at a manufacturing operation and you have product lines you want to introduce - you may want to locate venture capital - if its a small business - and you have some cash available already speak with your local banker - they can tell you exactly how much they'll require you to have in up front cash and how much they'll be willing to lend you - if its a business that you already know and have contacts in the industry see if any of the future competitors people are interested in leaving their current employer and helping you start upalso - it helps if you have a business plan put together - people will want to see a 5 year picture of how you see this business developing financially...Show more