When you are an entrepreneur building a business, it can be hard to switch off, even when you do manage to take a vacation. That’s why it’s essential to develop a plan that allows you to get some much needed relaxation time with family and friends, whilst at the same time ensuring you stay on top of business matters. Here are a few practical tips to help you work and play on vacation without annoying your family. Start with the obvious one - get as much work done ahead of your trip so that you are under less pressure whilst you are away. Secondly, get up earlier than everyone else each day, to answer emails and make calls to employees, clients or suppliers. Thirdly, use auto-responders wherever possible to ensure that emails don’t go unanswered when they come in, and forward schedule such tasks as social media postings. Finally, delegate where possible. Put these key steps in place and you will be able to run your business and enjoy some vacation time too.

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