• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday May 5 2021

Expert opinion: You need a break – don’t be afraid to take one

Everybody needs a break, but that’s not easy when you’re running a business. Claire Brewerton of The Virtual Business Centre offers some tips to reduce Away From Office anxiety. 

Does the fear of missing out on vital work calls stop you from taking holiday? Are you worried about keeping customers engaged while you are away?

Business owners have always found it difficult to take time off when they run their own business – however its health benefits are well documented.

This year more than ever, taking a complete break is very important – as is a change of scenery even if it’s a ‘UK’ staycation this year.

There are some things you can do to reduce the anxiety of taking a much-needed break:

• Set boundaries and stick to them – decide which person can contact you when you are away and in what limited circumstances.
• Let important clients know you are away – let them know that you are taking time off and who to speak to in your absence.
• Delegate work – give tasks to team members to take some of the load from you so you don’t come back to masses of work and trust them to do it.
• Prepare your team – if your team are used to you being at the helm, prepare them for managing while you are away.
• Appoint a second in command – ensure there is someone to take your place and who is the main point of contact.

For businesses without a team, temporary outsourcing offers a viable solution.

Claire Brewerton is co-founder of The Virtual Business Centre, which offers professional business services including telephone answering, intelligent telemarketing, an outsourced customer service department, live chat, marketing via text service, and email inbox marketing. https://www.virtualbusinesscentre.com