Work Life Balance - Getting It Right!

I have previously covered the importance of business strategy, and achieving work life balance is an important factor in developing an ability to think and plan strategically. In recent years working practices and hours have become more flexible and it has become normal practice for employers to grant maternity and paternity leave. This has enabled many workers find a better balance between their work and personal lives. However, owner managers face a more taxing situation. Many think they have no option other than to work whatever hours are required and, as the owners of their businesses this can bring extreme pressures; making the work life balance even more important. When people run their own businesses they tend to feel they must be involved in everything and a party to every decision. Combine this with family commitments and you soon see where the pressure comes from. There are still things that can be done to ease the pressure. It is important to know what you want from your business and your life. This may sound obvious but it is often the case that small business owners are basically employing themselves by