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.

AnnMarie John

I do take vacations and I try to take one at least twice a year. Vacations are necessary and helps me decompress and allows me to return to my work with new perspectives and focus. Read more>>

Refoni McCoy

Yes, we take vacations often. A lot of times it’s for pleasure. We fund ourselves making business deals and discussions during vacations. It is always important to enjoy life and maintain a business mind as well. Read more>>

Lindsay Verwys

Yes we take vacations as a couple and as a family. The key for us is to avoid taking the vacations in the extreme busy times. We shoot for the off season (October/Nov and April). Read more>>

Croyce Allen

I take vacations from time to time, for me vacations mostly happen there a family gathering in another state or take a trip with some friends. As a business owner, i make sure that all my work is done, all my emails are scheduled to send out by a certain time and that my content is filmed, edited and ready to post. There are times while i’m on vacation i take important phone calls or respond back to emails my mom or grandma would side-eye me. Read more>>

Linda McDonald

In all honestly, taking vacations is something I have yet to embrace. As a small business owner, it’s a bit of a struggle to squeeze in some leisure time. Especially when you’re a one-person show. As there’s no one to cover for you when you’re off work and you don’t get the benefit of paid vacations as hourly or salaried employees do. Read more>>

Hugo Meyer

I am not only a business owner but I am also a father, a husband, a son and a brother and time with my family is very important to me. Without dedicating time to spend with my children as they are growing up and with my parents as they are growing older, I feel I would resent my work. Read more>>