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title: When to Bring In a Business Partner
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![Marcus Lemonis of CNBC's The Profit](https://img.money.com/2016/04/160428_em_marcus-lemonis_grab.png)

[Marcus Lemonis](http://www.marcuslemonis.com/) of CNBC’s [*The Profit*](http://www.cnbc.com/live-tv/the-profit) says that the best time to bring in a partner for a business is right at the start. You need someone who thinks differently from you and who sees the things you miss. A good partner challenges you and debates with you. He or she will keep you in check and help you solve problems that your startup will inevitably face. A person who says he doesn't want or need a partner is a person who thinks he knows everything...and probably won't listen to suggestions from investors.

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