Wordless Wednesday - Working Together
Suzanne and Christopher Angell run a food business together, and they're married. © Photo courtesy of the Angell family
Marriage is a partnership as it is. But what if you upped the ante by becoming partners, not only in the house, but also in business? Some are successful and others not so much. After all, it can be hard taking orders from one another, being together all the time, and having to rely on one another alone for financial support.
Still, there are some big benefits to working together, too. No one knows you better than your spouse. You already have practice compromising and communicating. And you get to be together all the time. Notice how that last one can be a plus or a minus. Recently, I spoke with couples who are working together to grow their businesses. Although they admit to their challenges, most of them wouldn't have it any other way. The couple in the photo above shared their story with us by filling out a form about their business, and if you and your spouse work together, you can do the same.
Advice from Couples Who Work Together
Excellent advice! I really enjoyed reading about entrepreneurial couples.
What a great piece of advice! My husband and I work together well and I am looking for something new for us as a business to work on!
Definitely something to think about. My wife and I work well together on home projects, but we would need our space if we worked together as business partners!
I used to work with my husband and that was great. But I’m not sure we could pull off running a business together. I love hearing about other couples that do, but I think my husband and I would see it as too much togetherness!
Who better to be in business with then your partner, as long as either you or your partner is business minded