As a business owner it’s easy to feel like your work is never done – because no matter how much you do, there is always more that could theoretically be done. Many business owners we’ve spoken with also feel that they have a responsibility to be available to their team and that if they step away they are putting an undue burden on their team. So, we wanted to hear from a broad range of business owners on whether they take vacations and we’ve shared some of their responses below.

Carter Hiyama

I do take vacations, oftentimes at the expense of feeling guilty since I’m not working. Being self employed, there is no PTO to take. If I work less, I make less and that can be a stressful thought that I’ve tried to get away from. Read more>>

Ali Tso-Longo

I highly recommend taking vacations! As a productive business owner, it’s so easy to run myself to the ground and feel like I can’t step away from my work. Read more>>

Vivian Hall

I do take vacations! Not as often as I would like, but I get them in! Having a business, that is also my favorite hobby, can definitely take over at times. Read more>>

Kordilia Foxstone

I truly don’t take vacations. Even when I travel and tell myself “it is going to be purely for pleasure” I end up coming with a new idea and getting back to my computer, making calls and researching. Read more>>

Chef Groove

Absolutely! Taking vacations is how I stay inspired, by trying new food from different places. I would tell any entrepreneur that taking vacations are very important because you can not pour from an empty cup and it’s important that you take care of yourself. Read more>>