Guest post by Jennifer K. Halford, Esq.

It is summertime. It is time to travel and for family vacations. And time to take a break from the stress of your business.

Yet, I find that most small business owners believe that they cannot take a vacation. They think they are too busy or that the business will fall apart in their absence. Or they think that they cannot afford a vacation or to take time off.

But you need to take a vacation. You need to get out of town for a few days. Or plan to stay home and visit with family and friends if you cannot afford to travel. Doing so is essential to the success of your business.

Here are five reasons why every business owner needs to take a vacation: ... Read more