I had an interesting discussion with another hobbyist on this topic. He stated he would ONLY use independent escorts that always work alone.
Here is the question, Pretty much everyone here hates pimps. However, is there a difference between a Pimp and the other non-"working" business associates?
We all know what a Pimp is. Hate this looser.
How about a Bodyguard or Driver? Someone hired by a lady to watch her back. Is this guy taking a cut of the earnings okay?
How about someone hired to run the business side of things that never really gets their hands dirty? They set up adds, post pictures, make hotel reservations, ect.
Then there is the Madam (or male equivalent). If there is an on-site business, is the acceptable if the house takes a cut?
My feelings are that it's pretty much all okay, just as long as the lady is the one making decisions about what happens to herself with no coercion. If she feels she needs to have someone watch her back, she can sub-contract a bodyguard. If she needs someone to set up a website and answer the phone it's no different than any other business. If there is an on-site location that provides security and a steady flow of repeat customers I think that is worth something too.