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.

Jodi Cohan

Yes, I do. Video calls, in-the-cloud business platforms and simply having a laptop or tablet can keep your business going while you are not in the office. Sometimes I feel like I never stop working, even when on vacation, but having the flexibility to travel allows for a change of scenery, which I think is always a good thing. Read more>>

Kim Hoover

I find this to be the most difficult part about being a business owner/solopreneur. I’ve gotten better about it, but it still always weighs heavily on my heart when I step away for a few days and choose not to look at email, social or texts. Read more>>

Mandee Johnson

I do take vacations, and they’re different every year. Sometimes, we travel internationally for several weeks. Other times, we go camping. Sometimes, we travel with friends; other times, it’s just my partner, Joel, and me. Read more>>

Susan Shier

In my personal experience, I have always prioritized vacations. I’ve learned that time away is not a luxury but a necessity. Our energy and time are our most valuable resources. Energy depletes when we push too hard, and our time gets wasted on ‘busy’ work. Read more>>

Laura Mariani

As a business owner, I do take vacations, often more than once a year. However, I always travel with my computer and agenda, ready to book new clients, respond to emails, and finish photo editing or selection. Read more>>

Myra Rivera

I’m a big advocate for rest; it’s equally important to work. As an artist, creativity is my livelihood. So I need to foster an environment and lifestyle where I can be my most creative self, and that means taking breaks – big or small. Read more>>

Mory Rosas

One of the reasons I choose my career is because my little girl dream was to travel the world. As I grew older I got a pretty good feeling, that having a regular job or regular career, or even having my own business, it was going to allow me the flexibility to take as many vacations as I had visualize for my life. Read more>>