Editor’s Note: The following post is sponsored by PartnerUp.

PartnerUp has enhanced the look, feel and functionality of its thriving small business community. With the recent launch of its site redesign, it’s going even further to help its member base of small business owners and entrepreneurs quickly and easily achieve their individual business goals. For those of you whose first thought was, “Who’s PartnerUp?” here’s a brief synopsis:

PartnerUp is the first and largest online social network geared solely toward small business owners and entrepreneurs. Through PartnerUp members can find the people, resources and information needed to grow successful businesses.

Here’s how PartnerUp can help you. We’ve all heard the old cliché, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” While knowledge and expertise can certainly get you far in business, nothing can replace the benefits of an extensive network of solid business connections. PartnerUp seeks to make this age-old process of networking more efficient—online!

Beyond networking PartnerUp was also built to include acute functionality aimed at helping small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve specific business objectives.

- Post or search for commercial real estate.
- Find a business partner, co-founder, mentor, employee, etc.
- Promote your business.
- Find vendors or service providers.
- Get advice and answers to your small business questions.
- Find other small businesses you might want to get involved with.
- Help others by sharing your knowledge.
- Read up on topics surrounding the small business community.

Here are a few examples of the great business opportunities you can find on PartnerUp.

Partner
Company: Green Automotive Alliance, LLC
Industry: Advertising/Marketing/PR
Description: We are looking for a partner with Web marketing and sales experience.

Advisor
Company: Agent Technologies, Inc.
Industry: Information Technology
Description: Assist with setting strategy and recommend implementation tactics.

Design Engineer
Company: Engineered Machining Concepts, LLC
Industry: Machinery
Description: This position requires the design and implementation of workholding devices for CNC milling and turning machines.