You might have heard that you should never mix business with romance, or when it comes to profession it is better to avoid personal relationships. However, this is not proven to be true as some of the most successful businesses are run by couples all over the world. Starting a business is tough enough on its own, which is why for some couples it might not be ideal to go on the journey with their respective partners. But, the true bond between a couple might actually help run the business even more smoothly and at the same time going through ups and downs together might strengthen the relationship even more. So, here are some of the ideas that you can take and start a business with your partner.
1. Cloud Kitchen
According to psychologists, cooking together creates a positive impact on adult relationships as it deepens the bond and creates positive memory associations. At the same time, it also builds the foundation of teamwork, strengthening the relationship. If you and your partner are good cooks, the first idea to look after you would be opening a cloud kitchen. In this case, the success rate might be higher than in restaurants as the overhead is much lower. You can even use your home kitchen for preparations for delivery-only meals.
2. Food Truck
This again comes easy if you and your partner, both are foodies who also love traveling. YOu can consider starting a food truck business which can be set up at block parties, music festivals, or even private parties. Starting a food truck business is an excellent way to make extra money while traveling and meeting new, interesting people.
3. Online Resale
Do you and your partner love shopping together? Then starting an online resale business would be ideal for you, especially if you enjoy looking through thrift shops and old garage sales. You can start by opening an online shop through various social media platforms like Facebook Marketplace or even selling sites like eBay. You can sell some antiques, old toys, comic books, etc. through the site.
4. Coffee Shop
A fan of coffee? Do you and your significant other enjoy the beverage together? Then what can be better than starting a coffee shop business? A coffee shop does not require a lot of space and has a limited menu. This makes it easier to focus on the business idea and especially sometimes couples need to socialize more for the business to work. You can come up with your theme-based cafe with your partner and set up the menu together along with decorating the little sitting space.
5. Rental Business
Starting a business together does not always mean you have to start from scratch or increase your overhead. If you already own a property with your partner, you can immediately get into the rental business together. Start by renovating your house and turn it into a rental for a month. The business can be started with low to zero investment as you offer a small portion of your house to someone who needs it. Later on, you can increase the area as per the needs of the tenants.
6. Etsy Shop
Do you and your partner like to get crafty together? Then it is time to take this passion into income and start an Etsy shop. Selling the things that you create on Etsy shops can be a great small business idea for couples who love art and crafts. Setting up a shop on Etsy is simple and completely free. Once the shop is set up, start creating products and listing them in the shop. Then you can advertise your shop and business through social media to catch more eyes.
Now that you have gathered the ideas for starting up a business, let's focus on some other things. Make sure you have a healthy relationship before you start to work together and always have an emergency fund saved up for unforeseen circumstances. It is also important to define your roles and responsibilities in the business.
