I wish she'd just trust me to do what it takes to make this business work. They didn't approach the business as a team, and Lisa was not prepared for the sacrifices. They needed a family plan, as well as a business plan. A family plan addresses the issues that arise when your business alters family life. They resent the move across town and the lack of money for games, clothes, and after-school activities.
Most couples underestimate the impact on their marriage and family when a spouse goes into business.
Whether the venture succeeds immediately or struggles to survive, the pressure can break down the most committed families. No two family plans are identical. Some issues will demand more attention, depending on how you structure your lives. With two businesses, intimate time together will be scarce. Family planning for entrepreneurship is a fluid process.