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“How can I take a break without hurting my business?”

Summer is here! This is the best time of year for many (mostly our kids). For entrepreneurs, summer can be a challenging time when there isn’t enough time in the day to balance family commitments and work obligations. Summer vacations are amazing but who is going to keep all the balls in the air when you take your much deserved break?

Any small business owner or sole entrepreneur will tell you that running our own business can require more hours, less breaks and no paid holidays compared to a corporate gig. It often feels like your business is your whole world. Taking any time away, would cause the company that you built to burn to the ground in your absence.

One of the most frequent questions LVL-Up receives is how to build a business that can continue operating when you need to step away. This newsletter is an answer to that question.

If you are looking to build a plan so you can keep your customers happy and your business running smoothly while you're away, schedule a discovery call with us by clicking here.

- Rona Jobe

LVL- Up CEO Named Enterprising Women Of The Year

LVL-Up Strategies, a leading small business consulting firm, is proud to announce that Rona Jobe, CEO of LVL-Up, has been named Enterprising Women of the Year Award Champion by Enterprising Women Magazine. Widely considered the most prestigious global award recognition for accomplished women entrepreneurs, Jobe was selected from among hundreds of nominees worldwide for this once-in-a-lifetime recognition.

Now in its 20th year, the Enterprising Women of The Year award recognizes top women entrepreneurs. To win, nominees must demonstrate that they have fast-growth businesses, are a mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship and stand out as leaders in their communities. Many of the honorees also serve as leaders of the key organizations that support the growth of women’s entrepreneurship.

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Why Delegation Is Key For Entrepreneurs
by Evan Sullivan

So you started your own business, congratulations! Somewhere in the middle of the social-media posting, tax calculating, invoicing, paperwork filing, and inventory keeping… you lost your vision.

The passion that drives an entrepreneur and small business owner can also lead them to lose sight of their dream when they are forced to deal with the day to day business operations. Running a business and creating a business are two very different things. The creation is where entrepreneurs shine. They excell when they discover a problem and find a solution that could and hopefully will be profitable. The struggle comes when shaping the vision of the company is secondary to keeping the business afloat.

It is easy for entrepreneurs to never want to let go. There is a natural possessiveness to owning your own business. It was your idea; it is your name on the door. The idea that anyone else could ever do what you do or have the same passion for your business can seem impossible.

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4 Ways To Get Your Business To Run Without You

Do you dream of being able to step away from work to care for a loved one, go to more school events, or just generally take a well-deserved vacation?

It's possible. There is a path that makes you the CEO of your business, not the solopreneur.

Growing your business so that you can walk away requires you to delegrate so that your team feels empowered, document required systems and process, and find ways to improve remote capabilities.

If you are ready to take the next step to LVL-Up your business contact us by clicking here.

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