2017 April 15 Archive - EXEIdeas – Let's Your Mind Rock

Congratulations, you took the risk and the dividends are now starting to pay off. You’ve invested your time, energy and all resources available to get to this point. Deciding to go into business comes with its pros and cons. The pro is you are your own boss and have virtually unlimited growth potential. The cons are you have to spend your money and most of your time just to keep things going in the early stages. Once you get your business off the ground, it’s now time to take some time off for you. After all, that’s the reason you started a business in the first place so that you could earn more and have a better quality of life. If you don’t take the time to enjoy yourself, you’re defeating the purpose.Staying Connected To Your Business While Away:Advancements in technology make it easier than ever to stay in touch with your employees while away. Cell phones are no longer simply a device to make a phone call. But, rather a portable pocket-sized computer that you can use to search the interest, text messages, hold video chats and conference calls. And now most places you go have a tower nearby so you’ll have reception. This allows you to contact the office, order supplies, speak to vendors and resolve issues that may come along without the need for your physical presence. Since your phone is your direct line of contact with your business, protecting it is of the utmost importance. For instance, if you own a Galaxy phone adding a case and one of the Galaxy screen protectors will prevent a drop, bang or spill from damaging your phone.Planning A Vacation:It’s important for anyone to take time off. Not only does it clear your head and allow you to relax, but it also gives you quality time with loved ones away from the daily stress. There are so many places to go and see. If your business is only open for a year or two you may want to stay within the state so that in the event you do need to return you can do so easily. If you enjoy the great outdoors, camping and hiking trips are a wonderful way to escape the real world for a few days. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the simple things that create lasting memories. You’ll return fresh and ready to get back to solving the daily problems. If you’d prefer to do a stay vacation, as more people are opting to do, don’t sit around the house and don’t stop by your business. Instead, look up the many things to do in your town or city. Visit a museum, go to the park, go bowling or ice skating. Just make it quality family time, uninterrupted.Taking Time Off And Your Health:It’s a fact, that people who own a business and take time off regularly are healthier than those who work every day. Everyone needs a break from the stress and demands of their business. Taking a vacation releases the stress, thus lowering your blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Also, if you take a vacation, you have a chance to see your business from a distance and when that happens the creative juices once again start to emerge and new ideas for improving it surface. You return to the office well rested and ready to perform at your best.Having A Qualified Staff To Run Your Business:Every successful business reaches their potential with the help of many people. To ensure that you can continue to enjoy time off it’s important to train your employees in all areas of the business. Say you own a restaurant. You should have a manager that oversees things and makes most of the decisions. This allows you to take a heavy burden off your shoulders. It also makes it possible to enjoy your time off without worrying about whether things are running smoothly.Owning a business is a risk you took and now that you’ve invested your money and time to get in up and running it’s time to enjoy yourself. Plan a vacation at least two times a year. They don’t have to be extravagant. Just having the time away is rewarding.