Make your business prosper - even when you’re MIA

Whether a company had been handed down to you, or you built your business from scratch, nobody can give their 100% all the time - your brain will surely fizzle out.

In such overwhelming times, taking a break and stepping away from the business world for a few days is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it helps regain your confidence and work efficiency, after letting your engines cool down. A break like this also helps you come back to your business with a clearer mind, and better ideas for the future.

However, the concept is not popular among the masses. According to a study conducted by Ondeck Capital, only 57% of small business owners planned to take a vacation. This is mainly because of a common fear that your absence means decreased profits.

That is not the case - not unless you create a self-sufficient working system. Here is how:

This comes to play weeks - or even months - before you plan your vacation. You need to organise your company’s goals, and divide them into achievable areas of focus. Sit with your team and allot them to everyone, so that your entire team gets the same picture as you.

At this point, your aim should not only be survival - it should be to strive to success. Therefore be ready to go the extra mile even if you’re not taking part in the race; let your employees manage parts of the business, like tiny cogs helping to run the entire machine well. This way, you can be sure your company will never fall short, even when you’re not around.

Once in a while, a break is well-deserved - but that does not mean that your business has to suffer for it. With proper training, a good team with an even better management system, and empowerment to excel, any business can surely reach the stars - even when you’re on the ground.