The Teacher Biz Podcast

63: How to Take a Sick Day (or Week) as a Business Owner

Heather O’Donnell

Managing a small business while feeling under the weather is no easy feat! Learn how to adjust, pivot, and keep your business running smoothly even while taking time off. Heather shares how she was able to take the past week off while battling Covid, thanks to her small team and effective planning. The cool part…despite being sick, her business continued to generate income! Learn the importance of having a great team, batching work ahead of time, and setting up steady passive income streams to keep your business afloat when things get tough. Keep your business going strong, no matter what comes your way!



Key Takeaways:

  • (02:10) Asking others for help when sick
  • (04:05) Making adjustments to your schedule
  • (07:10) Being honest and taking imperfect action
  • (09:40) Generating money while taking time off
  • (14:00) Tips for batching work and staying ahead 



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