When I started Black Bee Creative I wanted to be in charge of my own time and be able to live a lovely full life.
I didn’t want to have to squeeze all of my life-admin stuff into a weekend when could be having fun times with my daughter instead. I wanted freedom. And I still do!
So, I’m busy planning out my summer holidays to make sure that I can maximise family time while keeping the business going and making my clients happy.
I have to admit, it’s hard having to let go of some jobs that I’d like to do myself. But I need to get them done and I can’t see when I’m going to have the time.
We often think that our businesses will fall apart if we don’t do everything ourselves. However, the reality is that unless we allow others to help, we will never get to reap the rewards!
Running the business and not having time to enjoy myself would defeat the object.
Here are my recommendations to create some space in you diary:
Schedule your socials.
If you’ve got everything lined up and ready to post automatically you only have to keep an eye on it and respond when someone comments, rather than it being a bigger job.
Pare back everything that doesn’t need to be done urgently.
Working out what needs to be done now and what can wait until later in the year is key. If something is important but takes a long time, then get someone to do it for you.
Manage your clients expectations.
No-one will think badly of you taking a holiday, but your clients will appreciate you giving them a heads up so they can plan and work around you. Also, don’t forget to turn on your ‘out of office’ response on your emails so any new clients know that you won’t get back to them straight away.
I hope these tips help you.
Once I’ve got all of my ducks lined up I will only be doing client work from now until early September. I am looking forward to some much needed time off to have some fun with my family. I’m also going to see my Mum and Dad for the first time in a year. I can’t wait!
If you’re drowning under a list of design/branding/marketing type things that you need to get off of you to-do list so that you can have some quality time with the kids, then get in touch and I will see when I can fit you in.
I’d love to help take the weight from your shoulders so that you can take a break and live your best life!
Have a great summer!
Steph 🐝