In America, we tend to think of man as dog’s best friend. In fact, it’s estimated that there are over 70 million of them kept as pets throughout the country. But on the other side of the world in South Korea, it’s a whole other tragic story. There, dog meat is considered a delicacy and it’s estimated that over 2.5 million dogs per year are served up in the meat trade, amounting to around 100,000 tons being consumed per year. The estimated value of their meat trade is around $2 billion, but it’s not stopping an American animal rescue group from stepping up to help make positive changes.

“It’s a tragic story for our best friends over in South Korea,” explains Robert Misseri, president of Guardians of Rescue, an animal rescue organization. “They are suffering from mass slaughter and being served up in over 20,000 restaurants in that country. We plan to do what we can to help the dogs.”

Americans love their dogs. So much so that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 43 million homes in the country have a dog. Some homes have more than one, adding up to 69 million dogs total. People strive to keep their dogs healthy, spending money every year taking their pet to the vet, with an average of $227 per pet being spent on this care each year. Now many people are turning to Liquid BioCell Pet™ in an effort to help keep their dogs healthier and happier.

“Our pet product has become popular mainly through word of mouth,” explained Asma Ishaq, president of Jusuru International, a company that develops nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. “Those who have given it to their dog find that it has such great results that they recommend it to others.”

According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 28 million small businesses in America. These small businesses employ half of the working population, with 52 percent of them being home-based, and many of these being run by couples. One husband and wife team, Elise and Peter Champe, successfully established their own home-based business, despite the challenges that couples may face in trying to do so.

“Sure, working from home with your spouse can present some challenges as anyone can imagine,” explains Peter Champe, co-owner of Baby Comfy Care and Eclipse Sun Products. “But if you want the business and marriage to both succeed, you figure out what works and what doesn’t.”

Here are 6 tips for couples to increase the likelihood of having a successful home-based business together: