Recently Akuba and I have worked really hard to stay on track with our individual objectives.  So much so that we sometimes neglect the business goals and objectives we share!  No one really suffers but our businesses, so it was important for us to find something to help us foster creativity and communication but didn’t take up a lot of time. Enter the couple’s journal.  Now writing in a journal is definitely not a new thing, but with a little creativity, a simple notepad or private blog can turn into the perfect medium for communication. Read the rest of this entry »

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I found an interesting article written by Colleen DeBaise on smSmallBiz.com.  The article features two married couples who have both run their own businesses for a number of years.  DeBaise discusses the day-to-day issues each couple faces and the ways in which they overcome their differences.  The article suggests three different approaches to resolving disputes with your mate:  using a neutral third party such as an accountant, clear division of responsibilities, and open discussions about money.  To read the article in its entirety, visit:  http://www.smsmallbiz.com/profiles/Work_and_Life_Entrepreneurial_Mates.html

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One of the things that I love most about Justin is his entrepreneurial spirit. He, like my self, doesn’t want to be confined to a cubicle the rest of his working days. That’s why I knew the day that he told me he was quitting his job was inevitable. The decision to finally do so came after months of 50-60 hour work weeks, the resignation of a close colleague, working weekends, and an episode where a common cold lasted for almost a month simply because he was unable to take time off from work to recuperate. By the way, the list goes on…

I will admit that my first thoughts were about how this would affect us financially. Personally, I want to complete my Masters and not to mention it’s almost time for me to buy a new car. When it comes to our relationship, there have been discussions of starting our lives and buying a home together. I wondered how would we be able to take all the trips, start all the businesses, afford to get married and live the lifestyle we wanted to live based off of one income for an unknown period of time?

I jotted down an exhaustive list of ways in which one could be a more supportive partner including things I have already done. The reality is there aren’t any “best practices” when it comes to showing your support. What works for one person may not work for another. I want to turn the question around to you. If you’re in a relationship where you had to support your mate as they transitioned into entrepreneurship, how did you handle it and what is some advice that you would give to others?

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