| New research from business comparison service | | | | side of your business whilst you are away. Do not |
| Make It Cheaper has indicated that 29% of business | | | | ignore these types of services, as they are there to |
| leaders are reducing their holiday time this year, citing | | | | help in situations such as these. |
| financial worries and lack of trust in their staff as the | | | | An Importance Balance |
| main reasons. | | | | It is important that there is a balance between work |
| Worryingly nearly 60% of those who were | | | | and leisure time. If you are tired or worn out you will |
| interviewed said that they recognised the risks of not | | | | not be able to perform to the best of your ability and |
| taking time off work at some point during the year and | | | | ultimately this could harm the business more than |
| openly admitted that they fear that they could be | | | | taking the odd holiday throughout the year. |
| affected by stress or exhaustion. | | | | Professional Help |
| Lack of Trust | | | | Seeking help and advice from professionals is vital for |
| Many small business leaders and sole traders fear that | | | | every small business. If you genuinely believe that you |
| their business may suffer if they leave the business in | | | | cannot leave the business in the hands of an |
| the hands of someone else and take time off for | | | | employee, using an outsourced professional office |
| themselves. Being able to leave the business in the | | | | assistant service is the best answer. These services |
| capable hands of a trusted employee is a luxury that | | | | can take the strain and leave you free to relax and |
| many believe they do not have. | | | | enjoy a well earned break. |
| If this is something you can relate to, it is important to | | | | Exploring the bookkeeping services out there that are |
| remember that a lot of the admin side of the work can | | | | designed to help small business in a similar position is |
| be outsourced to a professional bookkeeping service | | | | vital to the long term success of your company. |
| that can keep on top of the financial and accounts | | | | |