"... The reality is that for most businesses, they don't need more cash, they need more brains. ..." Nice quote and a reality for a lot of software companies a

"... The reality is that for most businesses, they don't need more cash, they need more brains. ..." Nice quote and a reality for a lot of software companies and is a key JOS essay: "... convert money to code through programmers ..." ~ http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000074.html http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000074.html The suggestions here are pretty useful but the title, Sweat equity left a bitter taste. Sweat equity works okay where you are a founder not a hired hand. It really means lower wages with a chance of payoff at the mercy of founders. More reason for starting your own startup.