Plan B

13th August 2015

Last week I wrote about not feeling guilty as a business owner, when you take time off work. By chance this week, it just so happens that one of my clients has had an enforced leave of absence having fallen off her horse, and sustained a severe concussion. When I saw her on Monday it was her first day back in the office for ten days, and she had really only come in because she was meant to be meeting with me.

She was a little anxious about what she might find, but as it turned out, things were running smoothly, although as with any business, there were a few issues to resolve. However, the person left in charge was running things well, and because the owner has created a clear and strong business structure where everyone knows what their responsibilities are, all the key tasks were being carried out well.

In fact the most positive, and perhaps surprising, thing was that the team had managed to bring in more new sales than had happened in the previous 2 months. I think this was partially because everyone wanted to show that they could run the business without the owner (rise up to the challenge) and partially because we had set very specific targets at the previous meeting, and it had helped to focus their efforts.

So have a little sit back and think “what would happen if I had to take 3 or 4 weeks off work?” Would the business keep going, or would it falter, or possible even, really struggle. No-one knows when misfortune can strike, but would it be good to know that if it does, you won’t have to worry about the business and your income.

If you would like to be in that position, but are not quite sure how to go about it, why not get in touch with me. I know I can help.

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