August 7, 2007
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When was the last time you took a vacation? The mere mention of the word “vacation” stresses many entrepreneurs. With numerous pending tasks to do and important decisions to make, it seems that there is no room to take a vacation.
In fact, a new online survey reveals that many Americans now are giving up traditional vacations due to lack of time and money. Don’t be part of this statistic. Understand the value and importance of vacation for you and your family.
Before you take a much awaited vacation to restore balance in your life, you must prepare for your absence. These are some things you can do:
Assign a Temporary Leader
Do not leave without any backup person to take charge of your business. If you have a number of employees this will not be a big deal. If you have a solo business, you can ask some trusted friends or business colleagues to fill in for you.
Inform Your Customers and Suppliers
The last thing you need after a relaxing vacation is a very angry customer. Make sure you inform all your customers about your upcoming vacation and direct them to the assigned backup person. Use technology like automatic response e-mails, voice mail, and even a special announcement on your Website.
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