For many entrepreneurs the word holidays It doesn’t exist in your vocabulary because, especially in the first few months, the business requires all of your time and attention. However, this season, when most people take the opportunity to leave the fast pace of big cities, may be the ideal time not only to relax, but also to clear your mind and return to work with more energy.
If you are one of the entrepreneurs who decides to take advantage of this season to take a well-deserved vacation, surely one of your main concerns is that, even when you are far away, you do not want to or cannot neglect your business.. For this reason, we give you some recommendations that will help you keep up to date with what is happening in your company while you get rid of stress. Take note:
Previous aspects to consider before leaving your business on vacation
Plan your human resources
During this time it is common for your employees to have a few days off or for there to be unexpected absences. If your company requires someone who is always present, weeks before, make an on-call or replacement plan, which can be freelancing.
Get your team together to define who is going to request a vacation and who has the skills and knowledge to replace their place. It is important that you know the dates of absence to delimit the tasks to be carried out before they leave. By planning, you will avoid the massive flight of employees that can seriously affect your company, and on the other hand, the demotivation of staff.
learn to delegate
A common attitude among entrepreneurs is the belief that they have to do everything to make things work out. However, one of the qualities of leaders is that they know to whom they can deposit certain tasks, which will fulfill the same (or even more) efficiency with which you would.
Take special care when choosing these people, remember that in addition to being completely trustworthy, they must be able to carry out the tasks assigned to them. So that you can really rest on your vacation, you have to be sure that your business is in good hands.
stay connected
Thanks to technology, it is possible to be connected always and everywhere. There are many gadgets and tools online that will allow you to be aware of what is happening in your business. You must give your team (preferably only whoever remains in charge) the assurance that if a problem arises they will be able to communicate with you and that you will respond to them in a timely manner.
Try not to be on the phone all the time, but define certain hours to check your emails or to make calls or videoconferences. This will make the time you use to relax or enjoy with your family or friends really quality.
The best gadgets and tools
Now, we present you with a list of the essential devices and programs to run an efficient mobile office, no matter where you are:
Phone with good coverage
Without a doubt, it is the basic number one. With a good phone you will be able to access your emails, instant messaging services and personal messages. In addition, with it you can always be connected and aware of your business.
Make sure you have a good 5G plan and if you are going abroad, hire a telephone and internet plan to reduce expenses. You can use applications such as WhatsApp, Zoom, Meet, etc., to have online conferences from your cell phone, hold meetings and have midcalls.
essential apps
With these applications, which you can download on the internet, you will be able to manage your business from anywhere and reduce your worries:
monday.com
It allows you to add, prioritize and organize tasks with ease. It integrates well with business tools and serves to keep abreast of the progress of the team.
logmein
This platform allows you to access and manage computers from a distance and in a secure manner.
Trello
It is one of the most used task management and organization programs because it adapts to the phone in a great way.
Google Drive
And all the packages in the Cloud like Google Docs. The best way to work collaboratively at a distance in an integral way.
evernote
Service that allows you to take and manage all kinds of notes, whether through the web, desktop clients and mobile devices.
basecamp
Project manager that allows you to share files among collaborators, assign tasks, generate reports and schedule jobs.
Laptop or tablet
Although your smartphone can get you out of various troubles, these gadgets will make it easier for you to navigate and manage your business. They are much lighter than a laptop and you can take them with you everywhere and use them anywhere, even on the plane.
With a tablet you can also take quality photos and videos, as well as make video conferences to make your business logistics more dynamic. You can also load CRM or inventory control software, great apps for your finances and even have an instant translator.
Remember that stress can be one of your worst enemies and that working tirelessly in the long run will be negative for you, your health and your company. Therefore, you should take advantage of this time to relax and forget, even for a moment, about your obligations and problems. Spend quality days with family and friends and do things you really enjoy (like exercising, reading, or watching a movie).
Editorial Team The editorial team of EMPRENDEDOR.com, which for more than 27 years has worked to promote entrepreneurship.