For the sake of your sanity, the health of your relationships and, yes, even the success of your business, your business and personal lives need to be in balance. Many small business owners spend so much time on their businesses that they hardly have any time for their families or even themselves. Often this is more a symptom of chaos, disorganization and lack of clarity than anything else. Ask yourself these questions and see how balanced your life is. Do you work less than 50 hours a week? Do you have enough time to complete everything you need to get done? Do you have an assistant to handle details for you? Answering these questions can give you a clue as to how well you are delegating tasks, trusting your employees or building your team.

Do you exercise regularly? Do you spend quality time with the people you care about most? Are you saving for the future? Are you proud and satisfied with the way you conduct your business and private lives? Our businesses should be a means by which we attain life goals. For far too many small business owners, the business IS the life goal.

Are your days planned out? Are you happy with the amount of money you take out of the business? I think there is some food for thought here, don