How to Prepare Your Family for Entrepreneurship

<i>5. Hold regular family meetings....There should be scheduled, structured family meetings with a written agenda.</i><p>Ugh. I think I'd rather have my old job back.

&#62;&#62;4. Talk openly with family members.<p>For those with family, talking with them openly should be #1 - before taking the plunge. Unless everyone (esp the spouse/significant other) is on board, you'll sacrifice the relationship or spend too much time trying to patch it.

How do you guys do the whole "make time for your family" thing? Thankfully I'm young enough right now where I only have a girlfriend, but I love her and I want to make sure I fit time in to be with her. How do you guys tackle that balancing act?