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I:31:T These guidelines are written and specifically targeted for the family or couple owned business, but a few of these guidelines may also apply to people who are in a more conventional J-O-B too.
1. No Business Talk at the Dinner Table. It is not easy for a small business owner to ever turn off considering their company. You see a duck crossing the road and it reminds you that you just forgot to send your client, Mr. Waddle, his substitution part for his XYZ. And even if everyone in your family (this may be you and your spouse or include each member of your family) works in the business, dinnertime must be to discuss non-business topics, to take a break. In case only two of you work in the business and there are more people at the dinner table, they may greatly appreciate knowing that you want to discuss what is happening in THEIR life, outside of the business.
2. Make Time Apart. You work togetheryou eat dinner togetheryou sleep together. You need to render "Apart" time. Even if you will both appreciate exercising - separate to do it. You run in one direction and tell him to run the opposing method; you may meet back at the middle and drive back to the office together. Don't have lunch with your business partner each day. Have lunch with someone or a brother or sister (if you don't work with them) at least once per week. Or perhaps eat by yourself and catch up on some reading.
3. Have Sex. Don't schedule it like you schedule a meeting with the accountant. But don't forget about it. The bedroom is off limits to business talk - the term "Pillow Talk" does not apply to a couple that works together. The days are more pleasant and more productive if you have had sex. Studies have shown that sex helps with everything from relieving stress to building your immunity.
4. Be Polite. In the event you dealt with individuals whom you are not related to and they did or said something truly foolish, you would not tell them "That was truly ridiculous," you may re-phrase it in order not to offend them. The very same rule of politeness is applicable when working with your spouse and family. Hopefully, you will both end up laughing about it together, rather than her saying, "What did you just say to me?!?!?!"
5. Know the Strong points and Weaknesses. Most profitable working couples have distinct strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully one of you is the organizer and the other is the visionary. Recognize that regularly and promote the strengths of your partner to others when you are together. This will be a constant reminder that each you bring very important talents to the success of your business.
There are far more tips that may be discussed to help working couples, but we believed these would be a great basic overview that will apply to any couple running any business.
Good Quote for today: "Success is not what you have, but who you are."
- Bo Bennet
1. No Business Talk at the Dinner Table. It is not easy for a small business owner to ever turn off considering their company. You see a duck crossing the road and it reminds you that you just forgot to send your client, Mr. Waddle, his substitution part for his XYZ. And even if everyone in your family (this may be you and your spouse or include each member of your family) works in the business, dinnertime must be to discuss non-business topics, to take a break. In case only two of you work in the business and there are more people at the dinner table, they may greatly appreciate knowing that you want to discuss what is happening in THEIR life, outside of the business.
2. Make Time Apart. You work togetheryou eat dinner togetheryou sleep together. You need to render "Apart" time. Even if you will both appreciate exercising - separate to do it. You run in one direction and tell him to run the opposing method; you may meet back at the middle and drive back to the office together. Don't have lunch with your business partner each day. Have lunch with someone or a brother or sister (if you don't work with them) at least once per week. Or perhaps eat by yourself and catch up on some reading.
3. Have Sex. Don't schedule it like you schedule a meeting with the accountant. But don't forget about it. The bedroom is off limits to business talk - the term "Pillow Talk" does not apply to a couple that works together. The days are more pleasant and more productive if you have had sex. Studies have shown that sex helps with everything from relieving stress to building your immunity.
4. Be Polite. In the event you dealt with individuals whom you are not related to and they did or said something truly foolish, you would not tell them "That was truly ridiculous," you may re-phrase it in order not to offend them. The very same rule of politeness is applicable when working with your spouse and family. Hopefully, you will both end up laughing about it together, rather than her saying, "What did you just say to me?!?!?!"
5. Know the Strong points and Weaknesses. Most profitable working couples have distinct strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully one of you is the organizer and the other is the visionary. Recognize that regularly and promote the strengths of your partner to others when you are together. This will be a constant reminder that each you bring very important talents to the success of your business.
There are far more tips that may be discussed to help working couples, but we believed these would be a great basic overview that will apply to any couple running any business.
Good Quote for today: "Success is not what you have, but who you are."
- Bo Bennet
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Scott & Heidi Shimberg are Serial Entrepreneurs who are keenly studying businesses and opportunities in the online and offline marketplace. Share with Scott and Heidi their lessons in "nuggets". They work closely with their business partners to find the true potential in each individual member.. This article, 5 Rules To Help You Balance Work And Life is available for free reprint.
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