Dream Catcher

I am back from vacation. I hope you, as a business owner, have your vacation scheduled. In order to take a true vacation from your business you must have systems in place so that your business runs without you. Below are few suggestions to implement so you can enjoy your vacation.

Vacation Systems
1. Use your email auto responder to let people know you are away from your desk and when you will return. I even let people know I did not have internet access so that they did not expect a response until a certain date.

2. Set up your voice mail to let people know when to expect a return call.

3. Announce to your loyal customers in advance that you will be on vacation so that they can stock up on their favorite product etc. (This is a great way to generate income too.)

4. Use socialoomph to continue to your web presence. Since people know you are on vacation use quotes or share tips that pertain to your business. This will enable you to still be “in their face” without spamming or selling.

5. Have “people” who can do the little things that need done while you are gone so you don’t come back to more work. I recommend using ELANCE to hire people to design your newsletter, proofread your blogs or tip booklet while you are away.

I had a business owner comment that she was afraid to announce she was going on vacation because she thought it would make her customers mad or angry. She thought the customer would think she was charging too much since she was able to take a vacation. I told my clients that I was taking a vacation and not one person complained. I prepared them in advance. I ensured they had their homework assignments and that they knew when I was returning.

Do not feel guilty for taking time to vacation. We all deserve a break. When you implement my five strategies above you will be able to take a true vacation.

Yours truly…turning dreams into $$$
Coach Jaynine

P.S. Leave technology home. It was great to not have internet access for a week.

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