The perils and profits of taking on a partner

What if you were working yourself to the bone in your growing business, while coping at home with a house full of little kids, and you were offered a big pile of money and expert management help in return for a 50 percent stake? Would you do it?

By PAUL DOWNS

Full Story: http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/14/meet-the-partner/