How to Have a Business After the summer Vacation
Summer is everywhere and everyone is away on vacation.
For years the concept of taking a vacation was like the “Loch Ness” monster concept for me. I knew it existed but I couldn’t see it taking place.
I was too busy in my business and I kept telling myself I couldn’t afford taking a vacation. Until I realized how crucial and important it is to take a vacation.
If you are a bit like I used to be, you might think that slowing down and taking a vacation would be a GREAT time to finally work ON you business, then you still don’t get the value and importance of taking a vacation.
You need to realize that when you don’t take time off you’ll get to a burnout.
Living a balanced business life means that you HAVE to take some time off to allow your brain and mind the relaxation in order for creativity to show up.
Vacations can be a source of inspiration for start-up ideas, inventions, corporate programs, or even a company name.
I know that my best products and services were developed while I was on vacation and I could take a distance from the daily business and realize what is it that my clients are looking for.
The problem is that, if you are anything like me, the days before leaving on vacation are usually the most hectic ones and the main question that I had for many years was – what would come first the flight or finishing everything that had to be done?
The question is how do you go on a vacation and still have your business running?
So here are some tips how to do it:
Let go of Control
A difficult aspect of business ownership is the ability to let go of control. Taking a vacation is the perfect opportunity to test the abilities of your team to handle the ship.
Have your team make a list of top priorities they’re taking accountability for – before you leave.
For me that was (sometimes still is) the biggest lesson. But I learned from experience – the more I delegate, the faster my business grows.
To Call or Not to Call
Before leaving, determine whether you’ll take the approach of no contact (unless there is an emergency) or call in occasionally.
If you really can’t get your business out of your mind while on the beach, a 10-minute debriefing with your team can help calm your fears.
Personally, I make it clear to my team that I’m available IF they need me, but I rarely initiate contact. They also know that I love to get a short SMS message telling me the status of important projects.
Have a Backup Plan
The best way to have peace of mind while on vacation is to have a contingency plan ready in case of emergency.
For small business owners with employees, provide your team with the when and why to contact you in case of emergency.
For self-employed, make arrangements with other trusted peers to deal with any of your client’s emergencies.
Get Organized
To avoid this situation, get organized well in advance of your vacation. Make a list of all the things that absolutely must be done before you go. Prioritize the list so that when time runs out – and it will – at least you took care of the important things.
For example, I’m writing this blog post weeks before leaving for 3 weeks in the Amazon and Galapagos islands.
While you’re reading it, I’m probably either zapping on the top of the rainforest or diving with seals or watching giant turtles or just enjoying a leisurely day on the beach.
The bottom line: The more details you take care of before you go, the less you’ll worry while you’re away.
And now it’s your turn…
Do you have any tips how to handle your business while you’re on vacation?
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