Combining marriage and business is not an endeavor to be taken lightly. It requires serious consideration and answers to some tough questions. Here are 10 tips for running a successful home-based business with your spouse:

  1. Determine if you can work side by side.
  2. Discuss your goals.
  3. Write a business plan and solicit feedback.
  4. Define each person’s role.
  5. Keep the lines of communication open.
  6. Be circumspect when talking with clients.
  7. Form a united front.
  8. Set firm boundaries and honor them.
  9. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.
  10. Don’t deal with family matters during business hours.

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