I recall the last bank holiday when I was lucky enough to have had a great weekend away with my lovely family. However, on that holiday I came across small business owners cutting their own free time short for the sake of their business: a commercial tyres specialist packed his things and went home, bringing his family with him, because some new jobs had come in; a cycle hire person extended their opening hours to help boost business; a roofer left his family to their own devices while he finished some jobs and caught up on the paperwork.
For them, a bank holiday was not a chance to relax, but a chance to catch up and bring in new business that is vital for their success.
For them, a bank holiday was not a chance to relax, but a chance to catch up and bring in new business that is vital for their success.
In former salaried jobs, unless there was an emergency, I was lucky that this didn’t apply to me. Yes I worked my socks off to finalise what felt like a million things before I went away. And admittedly I checked up on my email at home to make sure there was nothing that needs my immediate attention. However, everything else would have to wait until I got back to work.
It is clear that all small business owners may not have that luxury. Discussion with them on the topic suggests that they accept this as a way of life. Whether they are happy about this is a different matter. It does not only affect them - their loved ones are obviously missing out on valuable ‘family time’.
The stresses and strains mean there is no ‘time out’ and little time to recharge in order to bring new vigour to their business.
This is one scenario where my business can help. ‘The Business Greenhouse’ is designed to bring time and energy to small businesses to help them realise their aims and ambitions. This is not a consultancy. We will work with you or for you to get the work done - so please do bear us in mind for the next time you feel up against it! Do get in touch if you want to know more.
- this is an updated post from a former blog, initially published in May 2011.
It is clear that all small business owners may not have that luxury. Discussion with them on the topic suggests that they accept this as a way of life. Whether they are happy about this is a different matter. It does not only affect them - their loved ones are obviously missing out on valuable ‘family time’.
The stresses and strains mean there is no ‘time out’ and little time to recharge in order to bring new vigour to their business.
This is one scenario where my business can help. ‘The Business Greenhouse’ is designed to bring time and energy to small businesses to help them realise their aims and ambitions. This is not a consultancy. We will work with you or for you to get the work done - so please do bear us in mind for the next time you feel up against it! Do get in touch if you want to know more.
- this is an updated post from a former blog, initially published in May 2011.
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