Entrepreneurs tend to be fairly self-reliant people. After all, they have the confidence to face the risks of starting up and managing a business. The motivation and self-reliance that enabled you to create a business can pose a problem when it comes to your ability to accept a partner, however. When you work with a partner, rather than as a sole owner, you will have to be able to accept losing some of the autonomy you now have. On the other hand, with a partner you will have someone to share ideas with and divide the day-to-day responsibilities, and ideally someone whose skills and interests complement yours, strengthening the company. Think long and hard about how ready you are in emotional terms to accept a partner.