Five ways to reduce stress as a Small Business Owner

Owning a small business is one of the most stressful things a person can do. The instant demands on your time can make you feel stretched for most of the day. This often leaves you with no time in the day to actually work on the business itself. By following these few simple steps, you will free up time to focus on keeping that business growing.

Look after number one
That’s you, by the way. There’s no getting away from the fact that, as the owner of the business, you play a critical role in the success of the company. You likely wear a lot of different hats along the way. But if you don’t look after yourself by finding ways to tune out for a while, then everyone, including the business, will suffer.
Change up the environment
Make full use of smart phones, laptops and tablets. With almost every system cloud based now, you can virtually work from anywhere. Take yourself out the office and work from a café for the morning.
Delegate
Outsource whatever you can. Not only will it ease the workload on yourself, but you are ensuring that if you are away for a day, your business won’t fall apart. One tip is to keep a diary of how you spend your day. Seek out the low priority activities on the list and hand them off to someone else. Your time is best spent where you can create the highest value.
Do healthy things
This isn’t just about eating healthy – although that is always important – doing healthy things covers a wide range of stuff that helps you refocus your attention. Get outside for a walk a couple of times a week, catch up with friends, redecorate the office.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Going it alone is a recipe for disaster. Once you realise there is a lot of business help out there, you’ll be on your way to a much less stressful life as a business owner. Seek out and work with business coaches or mentors. Grab a coffee with someone else in the industry. Look for an online course to upskill.