Need To Take Time Off? How To Ensure Your Small Business Survives

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Taking time off, whether due to illness, injury, or bereavement, should never be a point of contention. As a human being you have to put yourself first, especially if you want to get the best out of yourself! 

And as a small business owner, taking a week off here and there shouldn’t cost you everything. It’s why we’ve made a little list of tips that’ll help you keep your business turning over even when your phone is turned off. 

Invest in Your Recovery

The main thing to focus on when you’re off work! After all, if you’re looking after yourself and getting some rest, you won’t need to take a break again quite so soon. So eat well and set a bedtime! 

But looking after yourself also means getting some compensation, if you’re due it. You can work with services like the Law Offices of Anidjar and Levine if you’ve had an accident, whether at work or in your personal life. Doing so will help to eliminate the stress of dropping your sole source of income for a week or two, which’ll be very good for your health. 

Communicate with Clients Early On

If you’re going to be taking time off, you’ll need to signpost your intentions ASAP. This means drafting an email as soon as you begin to think you’ll need a break, which you can then send onto clients at a later stage. In the email, make sure you address concerns over how long you’ll be away and whether this’ll affect order statuses. Clients want peace of mind, and you can still give that to them even when you’re away from your desk! 

Schedule Your Social Media

Social media never slows down. This might make you feel like you can’t afford to slow down either. But the good thing about running a social media account is that you can schedule posts to go up even when you’re not online. 

So, create 4 or 5 Insta stories or Facebook posts to go up over the course of a couple weeks and let them go live automatically. However, don’t post about anything too intensive (like a new product) seeing as you won’t be there to field any questions. 

Don’t Be Afraid to Outsource

If you’re a one-person business, and you can’t stop fretting about how your company may fare during your time off, think about outsourcing. If you want new blog content to go up, hire a freelancer for the week. If you want your Instagram to thrive, hire a social media manager to check in with clients and answer comments or DMs. 

This is a short-term cost you won’t really have to worry about, and you could still be making good money during the time you’re away. Think about it: a scenario like this really can be a win-win! 

If you’re a business owner who needs to take time off, don’t panic. Breaks are good for you, and your business will be fine! 

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