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A class to help married business partners
Photos and story by James Hill
Running your own business can be tough; add a spouse into the mix and it can be a recipe for disaster.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a new entrepreneur, if you work with your spouse, you must take this class. Portland Community College will offer a non-credit class designed for business partners who also are spouses. It will help alleviate any current tension and give you tips on how to avoid it in the future. Save your marriage and your business by signing up today.
The class, Working with Your Spouse: The good, the bad and the ugly, will cover everything you must know before going into business with your spouse or partner. Instructor Lauren Bishop will discuss how to stay happy together, in-love and still run a successful business. Topics include: who’s the boss, pros and woes, business vs. romance, and separating space, tasks, responsibilities and time.
The one-night class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, in Room 302 at the Central Portland Workforce Training Center, 1626 S.E. Water Ave. Cost is $19.
For more information, contact the PCC Community Education office at (503) 788-6265.
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About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »