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.

Tia Golosky

As a creative, I think vacations are vital to running a successful business. For me personally, my favorite thing is to travel, to experience new things, learn how other people live- that is so inspiring to me. Read more>>

Ashley Strickland Freeman

Yes! Vacations are super important for my family and me. It’s a time to recharge and get those creative juices flowing again. I also find a lot of my inspiration for recipes and food styling from where we are on vacation. Read more>>

Samuel Manar

I”m french of course I take vacations! Vacation is mandatory or I would loose my Frenchness. Maintaining the business during my absence requires careful planning. What I’ve done to make this happen is built a trusted team, delegate responsibilities and establish clear processes for everyone to understand what to do when I’m not around. Read more>>

April DidIt

I absolutely do at least 2 to 3 a year . It just Hass to be planned out, but I try to make it happen as much as I can. You can’t service other people if you’re not also servicing yourself self-care is important. Read more>>

Caleigh Hoyne

Working in a growing business often feels very overwhelming but in the best possible way. However, regardless of the 40+ work weeks, we all deserve much needed R & R! Read more>>

Sherrie Hansen

When I opened my B&B and Tea House, I made it a goal to take a vacation to Europe every 3 to 5 years. My motivation came from my father, who was a farmer. Read more>>

Chris Gipple

This has always been one of the most challenging aspects of being self-employed for me. I never really learned how to relax, and I always seem to feel guilty when I do. Read more>>