All in the Family
Some people will tell you never to work with family. From this point of view, it’s best to separate your life’s personal and professional aspects. But countless family-owned businesses have proven that working with your spouse, siblings, children, parents, or other relatives is possible. Still, it requires extra effort to build a professional relationship with family without damaging the personal one. Here are some tips from experts who have made business relationships with family members work. Have clearly defined roles. Everyone has a title and set of responsibilities at their jobs, and working with family should be no different. Many families run into trouble when the lines are blurred. Often, it results in a power struggle. In other cases, family dynamics take precedence over professional ones. Plan in advance who will make decisions and which duties belong to whom. Many people also find it helpful to avoid family titles in the workplace. Using names like “Dad” and “Aunt June” can confuse your professional relationship. Build trust in each other. There will be conflicts in the workplace. So, it’s ideal to discuss upfront how you’ll handle them. Develop a dispute resolution process so you have a road map before things get out of control. It’s just as crucial to give your best every day. Your family members shouldn’t expect less of you than any other employee — and staff not related to you will actually expect more than they do from other coworkers. Slacking off leads to resentment, but doing your best work fosters trust. Have a time and place for everything. The people who argue that you shouldn’t work with family are right about one thing: You shouldn’t bring your work home with you. Letting conversations about profit margins and inventory bleed over into family dinners isn’t fun for anyone, and the personal side of your relationships will start to break down. Similarly, don’t bring personal matters into work. Ideally, work through any resentments, so they’re not hanging over your family members’ heads. But above all, leave those problems at home. Working with family isn’t suitable for everybody, but many people find the process incredibly rewarding. Take the time to think it through before making a commitment. It pays to do your research before you start. And don’t forget to develop a plan to reset your relationships if things go downhill. Working With People You Love
Create Your Own With Just 3 Ingredients Instead of Purchasing Foaming Soaps We’ve all seen the foaming hand and dish soaps at our local supermarkets — some of you may have one by your sink or in a cabinet. But when you run out of soap, what do you do? Do you throw out the bottle and purchase a new one? Or do you buy a new bottle and attach it to the dispenser? Buying soap replacements all the time is costly, but you can save money and soap by creating your own foaming dish and hand soap! You only need three things: a foaming dispenser, liquid soap, and water.
Is making your own foaming soap that easy?
Yes! The entire process may take you only five minutes to complete. The most important item you need is a foam dispenser. You can reuse a foaming soap container or purchase one online. After rinsing your bottle, add one part liquid soap and three parts water. Avoid shaking the bottle after screwing the cap back on. The suds and bubbles in the container will affect the dispenser and produce less foam when you pump the device. And that’s it! You just created foaming hand or dish soap in seconds. You don’t need to add lots of liquid soap to your concoction. If you look at foaming soaps in the supermarket, you will notice that it’s mostly water. So, less is more in this instance.
Once you begin making these, you’ll notice that you use less soap, making the product last longer and keeping more money in your pocket.
Not only does this foaming method work for hand and dish soaps, but you can also make your shampoo, body wash, and other cleansers foam — it’s all about the dispenser. If you decide to convert other products, avoid creamy soaps because they have moisturizers that can clog the foaming dispenser. Once you start making your own foaming soap, you will never go back to purchasing them. This DIY method is easy, quick, and inexpensive. Happy cleaning!
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