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.

Tabitha Rose

I think I am still caught in the idea that entrepreneurs were these superhuman beings who never take breaks, always work hard, and are constantly on the go. But after starting Life to Paper Publishing own, I quickly realized that Vacation is a sore spot for many entrepreneurs. Why? Because we either don’t take them, or we take them, but we never really take them. Emails and phone calls on the beach. Scouring to find Wi-Fi in a small European town. I am guilty as charged. Read more>>

Emily Winters

After working for a digital creative agency for three years before launching The Social Rising, my own social media marketing agency, I was burnt out and completely void of creativity. When I founded Social Rising I made a promise to myself that I would work when it felt right to me, and take breaks when I needed them. I think about it like I’m leading by example for my clients who are all small business owners. We have each other’s back when we take vacations and are able to form great relationships as a team. Plus when everyone is rested and rejuvenated you’re able to come up with really amazing ideas together. Read more>>

Mallory & Jordan Kurlin

Do we take vacations? Absolutely yes! Some might respond that they think we take too many vacations and there is a big reason why. As small business owners, we currently run Pretty M. White in our townhome..in other words not a lot of space, and a whole lot of mess and product. We both work full time as well, Jordan being a civil engineer, and I (Mallory) a nurse, so our time is cut pretty slim and we have to make the most of every minute we get in the day.  Read more>>

Yvonne Nobles

Absolutely! I don’t view them as just an escape, but more as an adventurous opportunity to reset and renew so as to continue helping others build the life of their dreams. I’ve accomplished some of my greatest work while on vacation. For example, I wrote my book “Your 1st Million’s Already in the Bank: An Immersive Guide to Achieving a Wealth Mindset” while on a 7-day cruise I manifested from three years earlier. Read more>>

Asa Smith

ABSOLUTELY!! I feel like as small business owners the image of us is to be ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year. I had to learn that is just not possible. The best thing that I could do for myself, business and family was to set boundaries for my business. I would find myself responding to inquiries anytime of the day no matter where I was or what I was doing. That had to stop, I was stretching myself beyond my limits and putting unrealistic expectations of myself and my business. The best thing I could have done was to set the boundaries for my business. Read more>>