Tribute to a Family Business

One of the perks of a family business is the time you get to spend getting to know your family on a while new level.  Instead of running off to separate jobs every workday, we get to create our days together – and hopefully learn from each other, and become even closer, through the ups and downs of our business.

Here’s an example.  I know that my husband, who is also my business partner, likes to focus on one task at a time and get it done, before he moves onto something else.  I, on the other hand, tend to multi-task all day long.  Seeing the difference in our stress levels, I’m now trying to be a little more like him.  Sometimes I have to admit, however, that I wish he was just a little more like me…

My son, who is also a part of our business, likes to do creative things best, such as install ceramic tile.  He enjoys putting his unique signature on each job by using decorative tiles and unusual installation techniques.  This is a side of him I wouldn’t get to see up close and personal, if we were not in business together.

For those families who run off to separate work environments every day, the opportunity to get to know their family is restricted to evenings and weekends, and occasional vacations. 

If you’re considering getting out of the rat race and starting your own family business, in my humble but experienced opinion, I believe it is worth every second of the occasional stresses, strains, and fears to build a life in which you are in control of your destiny and your freedom – while enjoying the growth and special relationships you get to create with your family.

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