Comments on: How can I take a vacation when running a business? http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/ Sports News - Tech Reviews - Entertainment - Life Tips for EveryJoe Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Women’s Words Weekly - June 29-July 5, 2008 at Women On Business http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-313039 Women’s Words Weekly - June 29-July 5, 2008 at Women On Business Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:17:38 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-313039 [...] Cherry at Startup Spark gives us How Can I Take a Vacation When Running a Business? which is helpful to any woman working in business who has responsibilities that make it difficult [...] [...] Cherry at Startup Spark gives us How Can I Take a Vacation When Running a Business? which is helpful to any woman working in business who has responsibilities that make it difficult [...]

]]> By: ShannonCherry http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-313019 ShannonCherry Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:33:23 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-313019 Great tips Angel! Great tips Angel!

]]> By: Angel Wilder http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-312673 Angel Wilder Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:47:53 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-312673 When I first started my business, an errand and concierge service, I never took vacations because this is a personal service. After several years of no vacation, I decided to put a few procedures into place so that I could. 1. I gathered a great team of independent contractors to run the errands while I was gone. 2. I created a manual so that I could have someone run the administrative side for me while I was away. 3. I personally introduced the IC's to my clients on the last visit before my vacation so that the client did not feel surprised. 4. I let all of my clients know that I would be gone. 5. I did not take a laptop with me, but still took my cell phone with me for emergencies. I have tweaked the processes a little bit, but now I can leave for vacations with little to no worries about my business continuing to run. Angel Wilder The Errand Guru www.angelatyourservice.com When I first started my business, an errand and concierge service, I never took vacations because this is a personal service. After several years of no vacation, I decided to put a few procedures into place so that I could.

1. I gathered a great team of independent contractors to run the errands while I was gone.
2. I created a manual so that I could have someone run the administrative side for me while I was away.
3. I personally introduced the IC’s to my clients on the last visit before my vacation so that the client did not feel surprised.
4. I let all of my clients know that I would be gone.
5. I did not take a laptop with me, but still took my cell phone with me for emergencies.

I have tweaked the processes a little bit, but now I can leave for vacations with little to no worries about my business continuing to run.

Angel Wilder
The Errand Guru
http://www.angelatyourservice.com

]]> By: ShannonCherry http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-312672 ShannonCherry Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:31:07 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-312672 Melanie, You know that I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help! Thanks so much! Shannon Melanie,
You know that I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your help! Thanks so much!

Shannon

]]> By: Melanie Benson Strick http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-312670 Melanie Benson Strick Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:12:05 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-312670 #1 way to determine if you have your own business or just a J.O.B. -- if your business can run with or with out you! 3 keys to making sure your business can run without you: 1. leverage the power of a virtual team (make sure you have back up in place) 2. systemize key processes so ANYONE can do them while you are out 3. automate everything that doesn't need a human to do it! I'm pretty convinced most entrepreneurs who don't take vacations are trapped in a job of their own creation, which pretty much defeats the purpose, right? Melanie Benson Strick Million Dollar Lifestyle Business Coach & Virtual Team Building Expert Unlock your hidden gold by outsourcing your high payoff activities with this free report at http://www.successconnections.com/101ways #1 way to determine if you have your own business or just a J.O.B. — if your business can run with or with out you!

3 keys to making sure your business can run without you:
1. leverage the power of a virtual team (make sure you have back up in place)
2. systemize key processes so ANYONE can do them while you are out
3. automate everything that doesn’t need a human to do it!

I’m pretty convinced most entrepreneurs who don’t take vacations are trapped in a job of their own creation, which pretty much defeats the purpose, right?

Melanie Benson Strick
Million Dollar Lifestyle Business Coach
& Virtual Team Building Expert

Unlock your hidden gold by outsourcing your high payoff activities with this free report at http://www.successconnections.com/101ways

]]> By: Shannon Cherry http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-312722 Shannon Cherry Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:11:55 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-312722 Dev, There are a couple of options I can think of: 1) separate those emails (even if you use gmail). Then use an autoresponder for both. Your personal one can say you're away. The sales one can say when they will get what they purchased. 2) have someone monitor your email while you are away. Dev,
There are a couple of options I can think of:
1) separate those emails (even if you use gmail). Then use an autoresponder for both. Your personal one can say you’re away. The sales one can say when they will get what they purchased.

2) have someone monitor your email while you are away.

]]> By: Ishani Mitra http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-312982 Ishani Mitra Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:52:43 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-312982 It is really important to take a break and also run the business at the same time. Why not outsource your tasks during the weekend and takem a refreshing well deserved break? It is really important to take a break and also run the business at the same time. Why not outsource your tasks during the weekend and takem a refreshing well deserved break?

]]> By: Dev S http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-312977 Dev S Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:36:24 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-312977 What if I am getting Sales emails as well ? Autoresponders shouldn't work in that case right ? I have sales and personal emails coming at same email address :( What if I am getting Sales emails as well ? Autoresponders shouldn’t work in that case right ? I have sales and personal emails coming at same email address :(

]]> By: Success Secrets: Michael Port, Beyond Booked Solid http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-312949 Success Secrets: Michael Port, Beyond Booked Solid Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:04:53 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/how-can-i-take-a-vacation-when-running-a-business/#comment-312949 [...] how to create a business we love - and have enough time to do whatever we want. (Including taking a 3-day break from my [...] [...] how to create a business we love – and have enough time to do whatever we want. (Including taking a 3-day break from my [...]

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