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.

Madee Franks

When I first started my business I was scared to take vacations or even breaks from social media. I was afraid that if I took any sort of break my community, audience, or followers would all be gone. I felt that if I couldn’t afford someone to run my business while I was away, then I wasn’t able to take any sort of break or vacation. Read more>>

Hope Aylen

This has been quite a journey for me. When I first started my business I found it very hard to step away from my work. Assuming clients would get frustrated, I would loose work, I would fall behind. I found out this was not the case once I had to reluctantly take some time off after being ill and getting to the point of burn out. Read more>>

Aaron Tsai

Of course! Vacations are a great time to rest and slow down a bit. I take them quite a bit and usually like to explore a new city or somewhere natural (ex. parks, beaches). I usually travel with friends and family, but I have gone solo before. Vacations also are a great source of inspiration, and I’ll often try new chai spots. Read more>>

Dan Lang

Vacations are what keep my creativity alive. Not only are they the inspiration for some of my scents for WILE… they are also what let me set my mind free. Everyone needs to take a break at some point before burnout takes a major toll. As a small business and creative it is hard to step away, but in the end, mental health has to be a priority. Read more>>

Camille Calvin

I do take vacations. I think a good vacation where you can forget your responsibilities at least a few times a year is necessary. Otherwise, how on earth do you recharge? Now, because of my line of work, I often find myself in situations where I have to take work with me even when I go on vacations. Read more>>

Christian Rattell

Yes, but the take away here was patience, because you may not start off taking yearly vacations. Read more>>

Kyle Perera

The only vacations I end up taking are still business related, like if I visit somewhere I tend to do 2-3 days business out of the 5 I’d be traveling for. Read more>>

Tiffany Asamoah

Of course, I absolutely take vacations! As a business owner, it’s crucial to find that balance between work and personal life. In fact, I believe that taking vacations can actually be a source of inspiration and rejuvenation for entrepreneurs. Read more>>