The Truth About Being in Business With Your Spouse.
With the rise of entrepreneurship statistics, it’s not surprising more couples are taking a leap of faith and going into business together.
“The Kauffman startup index found that the rate of new entrepreneurs that started a business in a given month has gone up from 2014, when 280 out of 100,000 adults became business owners, to 2016 when 330 out of 100,000 did (around 550,000 new entrepreneurs every month).” Entrepreneur.com
With the prospect of being able to spend more time together, work on something together and make more money, it seems like a no brainer! Couples often publicly show a perfect enviable exterior but what lies underneath that pristine window dressing. Is it all sunshine and rainbows? I got 18 couples to talk candidly about their experiences and give us their unique perspectives; the good, the bad and the ugly and what ultimately has led to their success.
So many questions need to be asked when contemplating whether it’s right for you. Besides the business plan you need ask:
· Can you separate between work and leisure? The lines get awfully fuzzy; your personal life can revolve around your business 24/7 and conversations planning for the future.
