According to the National Federation of Independent Business, nearly one-in-five small businesses are run by a husband-wife duo. While the idea of working side by side with your spouse might sound like a romantic paradise, many husband-wife business owners find that running a business together comes with a unique set of trials.
"You probably will have more arguments, for the simple reason you'll be spending more time together,” says psychologist and business consultant Kathy Marshack in this Businessweek.com article. “You have to be willing to get through those arguments.” Despite the possibility of disagreements, if couples can learn to separate work from home and share equal responsibility, neither their business nor their marriage will fail.
Ultimately, entrepreneurial couples can enjoy a thriving business and a healthy marriage. Check out this article for tips about launching a successful startup with your spouse.
