Why These Founders Gave Their Suppliers and Manufacturers a Piece of the CompanyFinding (and affording) a great partner as a young startup can be challenging, so these entrepreneurs proposed a more permanent relationship -- and their businesses are thriving.

Not everyone can afford a great manufacturer, distributor, or other big partner when they're first starting out. So what then? Consider the unconventional route these three entrepreneurs took when they chose to supercharge their businesses by actually bringing their partners into the company.

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Shira Berk