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Dynamic Duos

One in five small businesses is run by a couple, Business Week recently reported. And while some may think that being partners in both love and in the workplace is a no-no, these pairs really make their relationships work—while also working together. Here, they share some of the relationship (and workplace!) wisdom they've picked up along the way.

Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn

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Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn, comedians and authors of You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up

Be Flexible: "When we went to New York to do press and a performance on Broadway, I arranged for us to stay with friends. But, to Jeff, prepping for our tour in a house filled with kids, a dog and a bird sounded like a nightmare.

Patricia Calfee and Ian Picache

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Patricia Calfee and Ian Picache, Bergine, a luxury-focused private sale website

Have Separate Lives: "Ian and I started Bergine just eight months after we were married. While we maintain our old habits — I wake up at 4:30 a.m. and he works until midnight — most of our time is spent together. We've become

Jason and Mia Bauer

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Jason and Mia Bauer, CRUMBS Bake Shop

Stay Balanced: "When we opened Crumbs together back in 2003 we were just dating, so not only has our business flourished over the years but so has our relationship. What makes our relationship work at home and at work is balance.

Steve Lieberman and Jen Rodriguez

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Steve Lieberman and Jen Rodriguez, West 4th/Jane, a beer/wine bar in Santa Monica, CA

Make It Fun: "We always try to keep our work relationship professional with a slight hint of playfulness and affection. We live together, work together and play together, so it's extremely important to always be respectful, suppor

Henry and Lisa Lovejoy

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Henry and Lisa Lovejoy, EcoFish, a natural seafood company

Split Up The Work: "Lisa and I are blessed because we are soul mates, which makes working together that much easier and enjoyable. Still, we have found that it's best to play off of each other's strengths by segmenting our tasks.

Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford

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Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford, CLIF Bar & Company

Be Good Partners: The ingredients for successful marriage are the same as those for an effective partnership as co-CEOs: thoughtful communication, open-mindedness and mutual respect. Whether it's running our family or running our

Minhee and Truman Cho

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Minhee and Truman Cho, PAPER + CUP Design, an upscale stationary company

Trust is a Must: "We learned that the secret to a great working relationship is to be able to trust each other. We divide up our tasks based on what we each can do best and take ownership of that particular job. It's great to be a

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