As was discussed with some members of a group of IT workers on a LinkedIn Group today, when it comes to new and small businesses in our world, alliances are what make the world go 'round'. And I'd have to agree.

For instance, with me just launching this new business venture. No sooner did I have the domain registered, but I had two business partners contacting me for help with customers of theirs.

So yeah, alliances are the foundation of small business, especially small IT businesses.