By Kira Albin Halpern Are you and your spouse thinking about starting your own business but concerned about the strain it may put on your relationship and family?Honey, I Want to Start My Own Business
Score your relationship from 1 to 4 for each of the following questions.(1) That doesn't describe us at all. 1
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We've thoroughly researched the business option we're considering and are prepared to handle the worst-case scenario.
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We're flexible, creative and willing to make the changes necessary along the way to achieve success.
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We're able to keep our eyes on the big picture: to maintain perspective when going through rough times.
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Romance is a daily attitude, not just something we do on Valentine's Day. We understand that it's good for our business, as well as our relationship, to take good care of one another.
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We share a joint vision when it comes to our personal, family and business goals. We are each willing to sacrifice personally in order to support each other's life dreams.
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We approach conflict looking for a win/win solution. If we were to experience difficulty resolving differences, we wouldn't hesitate about getting outside support and professional advice well before our relationship hit a breaking point.
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One or both of us was raised in an entrepreneurial family, so we're accustomed to the erratic income and schedule that comes with it.
