Looking to offer equity share for new niche dating site. Good idea?

Hello,
thanks for viewing my post.

I have recently launched Shikza.com, it is an extremely niche social and dating website geared towards jewish and non-jewish individuals meeting.

I have seen a a lot of potential for this project, however doing everything alone it has been hard for me to get it off the ground. I am looking to build a small partnership or team to bring it to the next level.

I don't have the budget at the moment to hire anyone, so I assumed offering equity was the best approach, however it has been hard to find anyone trust worthy. Does anyone have any advice on how to progress a young website and attract interested partners?

Thanks for your time!

 

I would really try to save up and hire someone rather than partnering. If you get a partner you're not only giving up a percentage of the income, but also the control. I've done it before and it is far more trouble than it is worth in most cases.

Michael

 

I agree with the above. DO NOT BRING IN PARTNERS! get creative and find a way to raise the funds to hire
someone. might be difficult but will be worth it in the long run.