How to Keep New Clients Happy While You’re on Vacation

It’s officially summer!  And, yes, you can be in business for yourself and take a vacation. You probably really need a vacation to recharge your batteries if you’re wearing the multiple hats that most business owners wear.

If your business is busy, taking that well needed vacation can be difficult. This is especially true if you have new clients who will have to wait until you return to get started. Don’t even think about taking work along on your vacation. It’s a vacation; use it to de-stress and relax.

So how can you handle your new clients’ expectations while you’re away?

One way is to give them “homework”. Meet with new clients before you leave and let them know you’ll be on vacation and when you’ll return. Talk about your plans for them for when you return and give them the “homework”. In my business, I often ask clients to compile what marketing pieces they’re currently using and have used in the past. Homework can easily be done by your client while you’re away.  When you return, you’ll be one step closer to competing the client’s project.

Planning ahead for vacation time is a smart thing to do. If you put systems in place in advance, it can be seamless for your clients and you. Enjoy your vacation!