As of the writing of this blog, it is Spooky Season. So we thought we’d address some of the scary things that come with owning a small business.

Below are some common scary movie tropes with a business-owner twist!

Jodie and I are not so good with rules. Well, she is better at rules than I am.

We’re not quite outlaws in that sense; I guess we are more like “outrules” -- the petty-crime, misdemeanor version of the typical scofflaw.

With that in mind, here are some rules we break. Or bend, depending on the situation.

Working from home takes discipline. Sometimes being your own boss means being bossy with yourself.

I’ve worked from home as co-owner of Living Pink Communications for 15 years with my husband. Here are the ways I make working from home work for me.

There are SO MANY podcasts and YouTube channels out there to help motivate, inform and entertain us.

I love to tune-into a business or productivity podcast while I’m getting ready in the morning or out running errands. This blog includes a few of my faves.

You and your couplepreneur partner want to cultivate three core traits.

All three have something in common: teamwork.

OK…so just saying five words won’t magically solve your conflict.

BUT we have discovered that there is a five-sentence phrase that can help you recognize what is truly at the heart of your disagreement.

Not determining the right role for you and your spouse can cause conflict and business failure.

Use our formula – The Three Ts – to find the perfect place for you and your skills in your small business.

It’s a pretty good bet: your business will meet the press. Who will your spokesperson be? The answer may not be obvious.

As a couple in business together, you already know the power of a strong partnership.

Now, it’s time to take that concept and grow mutually-beneficial partnerships with other small business owners.

Unsolicited advice is part of a business owner’s landscape. Here are some pointers for handling it.

While some may use these phrases interchangeably, they don’t always mean the same thing.

Depending on your personal interpretation, the difference could be subtle or profound. But, most important, how does either sentiment affect how you feel about your small business?

Over the past 15 years that we’ve owned a marketing communications firm together and the 3+ years that we’ve co-hosted our podcast, we’ve found that working with your spouse can strengthen your connection as a couple and help you build a stronger business.

Here are 5 reasons we think couplepreneurship works.

Just as with love languages, there are different ways couples express themselves regarding what they prioritize and value at work.

Hopefully, figuring out your partner’s work language will help you better understand the “why” behind some of their work habits.