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.

Kellie Russell

Since we live about 13 hours away from family, we try to travel down to visit a couple times a year. Sometimes my husband comes with us and sometimes he has to stay for work. If he stays, he takes over shipping out orders while I am gone. Read more>>

Kayla Hollatz

As a business owner, you need to proactively plan for your own vacations. Since you’re working for yourself, you don’t have coworkers or a supervisor to remind you to take time off. If you feel like you’re constantly glued to your computer or can’t seem to take a break, I have a few tips. Read more>>

JENNIFER HERKO

Yes, I do take vacations. Here’s why in one word. Letchworth. Letchworth State Park in Western New York is “The Grand Canyon of the East”. It is a breath taking, scenic state park. We go camping in cabins at Letchworth every year. Read more>>