You never expect to step away from your business for weeks — or months — but sometimes life happens.
Whether it's a planned event (like having a baby or traveling) or something unexpected (like a medical emergency or family crisis), you need a plan so your business doesn't fall apart while you're gone.
This guide walks you through every decision you need to make before taking long-term leave as a solo business owner. It also covers what to expect when you come back.
What's inside:
Step-by-step guidance in six parts, with real examples from my own long-term medical leave:
- How to work out how much time and money you'll need off, with a calculator that does the math for you
- What to tell your clients, with the exact email I sent and a builder that writes your own notice
- How to handle announcements, updates, and pre-scheduled content while you're out
- Who needs access to your accounts, and what other people need to know to function without you
- What kept running while I was out, and what I had to do once I came back
Perfect for:
- Solopreneurs, freelancers, and consultants who run a one-person business
- Self-employed people planning maternity/paternity leave, medical leave, or extended travel
- Anyone who wants peace of mind knowing their business can run (or pause) smoothly without them
What you'll get:
- The 6-chapter guide
- Audio version
- ePub download
- An interactive checklist plus a printable PDF version
- A leave budget template you can copy into Google Sheets
- Links to additional reading and resources
This is a fantastic resource. Anna is a wonderful example of running a resilient business with a supportive network.