Ever
felt
guilty
after
imposing
a
leave
on yourself?
Surely,
running
a
business
can
be
very
taxing—and
that's
why
you
need
time
to
unwind
and
remove
yourself
from
the
pressures
of
work.
But
you're
the
boss,
right?
So,
why
the
guilt?
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It
isn't
really
impossible
to
pull
yourself
away
from
what
you're
used
to
doing.
Just
thinking
about
the
things
that
could
go
wrong
while
you're
away
may
be
enough
to
intentionally
miss
that
flight
you've
booked
several
weeks
ago.
Is
it
unfair
to
leave
your
hard-earned
company
to
your
employees
while
having
a
fun
time
swimming
with
the
dolphins?
Well,
not
really.
Assurance
is
something
you
can
always
work
out.
With
the
right
preparation
and
initiative,
you—as
a
business
owner—are
bound
to
keep
business
processes
smooth
while
frolicking
at
the
best
islands
in
the
world.
May
you
have
a
guilt-free
holiday
by
taking
into
account
these
tips:
- Delegate effectively. As a boss, it can be tempting to carry almost 50% of the work on your shoulders. It's not a sin to think you're invincible and extremely capable—but it surely is a factor that might potentially push your well-being to the back seat. Overworking can be distressing to the health, indeed. To avoid this, you have to temporarily distribute your workload to your “trusted few”.
- Plan beforehand. Nothing destroys a goal like an ill-prepared schedule. Your work schedule is perhaps an indicator that could tell whether it's sensible to go on a holiday or not. Nevertheless, take your time to organise it—with or without your secretary. Plot all confirmed meetings and let your colleagues know your availability. They can't just afford disturbing your good times by bombarding your cellphone with numerous calls. Remember: You're still the boss.
- Prepare for everything. Imagine all worst case scenarios that might happen when you're not around the company's premises—or even in the country. It is best to have a flexible contingency plan in case such happenings arise. Coordinate with your team for this.
- Make use of technology. With the plethora of high-end smartphones, tablets, and laptops, it isn't impossible to get things done in the most convenient and fastest way possible. In this modern era, some technological innovations are considered fundamental aspects in the world of commerce, finance, and retail. Investing in such dependable gadgets is crucial to allow hassle-less communication and smooth-flowing transactions in your company.
- Know your people. Being in the business for quite some time may have lead you to pick a few colleagues who have successfully earned your trust. However, you have to become a good judge of character in order to pick people who have what it takes to manage the business while you're travelling. It isn't entirely about their capability—it's also about their attitude in handling matters of the company. With the right team behind your back, you can tread mountains or ski without looking back and worrying about business issues.
- Make time for meetings. There may be a possibility for you to conduct client or staff meetings especially when you're out of the country for quite a long time. Virtual offices or video conferencing facilities are great options to start with. But you can always look for a professional-looking area where you could perform your tasks as a business owner. Say, if you happen to stay in the Philippines for a period of time, you can check out some office space for rent in Quezon City.
The
key
here
is
work
and
life
balance.
Keeping
in
tune
with
your
needs
and
wants
as
a
person
will
help
you
jump-start
your
entrepreneurial
career.
About
the Author
Gina
Ballesteros is a freelance writer from Regus, a global enterprise
with headquarters in Luxembourg. They caters to the office space and
virtual service needs of clients in the US, Europe, and even the
Philippines.
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