I have a vacation scheduled in a few months and I have to admit that I’m already starting to sweat when I think about taking the time off. In the past, I used to look forward to my time away from work. I could step out of the office without a care in the world because I knew that someone else would cover for me while I was gone. Plus, I was still getting paid, so why not get … [Read more...]
Did you know that you can have a dream holiday in Canberra and still have enough money left to visit the rest of Australia? Here are a few things you should know when you’re on vacation on a budget. Ask the Locals If you’ve never been to Canberra before and don’t know much about the city, don’t be ashamed to ask for advice from the locals. Tourists are encouraged to go to … [Read more...]
When you are organizing a road trip, perhaps you know that it’s important to have a campervan. These vans are popular because they provide you with comfort, flexibility, and fun while on the road, and they are specially designed to be suitable for camping trips, especially if you are going out with your family or friends. Therefore, when considering going for a campervan … [Read more...]
As a solopreneur, one of the things I struggle with most is taking time off. Unlike when I was on someone else’s payroll, now when I’m not actively on the job, there’s no one there to pick up the slack. There’s also no money coming in. For instance, I just moved. Not across town either, but 1,500 miles to an entirely new state. Though I would’ve loved to take the entire … [Read more...]
No one likes to work all the time. Even if it’s something you’re passionate about, there are bound to be days, weeks, or months where you’re stressed out, tired, uninspired, or simply ready to call it quits. Your Health is Declining It goes without saying that working can take a toll on your health. Whether you’re sitting all day at a desk or up on your feet working the … [Read more...]
In my last post, I shared a number of benefits of being a solopreneur because, let’s face it, it has to be worth it or else I and all of the other solopreneurs out there wouldn’t likely take this type of career route. However, no matter how much you like what you do for a living as a solopreneur, working for yourself and by yourself isn’t always easy. Especially if you truly … [Read more...]
The holidays can be a difficult time of balance for business owners, no matter how large or small your company. All employees want to be able to take time off and enjoy vacation, but very few businesses can afford to shut down in November and December—especially online and retail sales operations. Some employees are lucky enough to have entirely flexible positions. For … [Read more...]
About two months ago, my husband and I were sitting on the couch one night, both exhausted from our fuller than full schedules. I had been working seven days a week most weeks for almost four months and he was doing the same with school, striving to finish his degree before returning to work. In mentioning how mentally and physically drained I was feeling, he picked up his … [Read more...]
If you own and operate a small business, there is a high likelihood that you do at least some traveling to meet with suppliers, clients, or other business-related partners. Sometimes this may mean traveling across town, other times it might involve going half-way around the world. Either way, you want to be able to run your business seamless, no matter where your travels take … [Read more...]
Taking a vacation may seem like the most unproductive thing in the world, but in reality it can be one of the best things you ever did for yourself as well as your business. It is no secret that taking time to unplug and recharge can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. Many do not realize however, that there can be excellent benefits to the business when you … [Read more...]
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