This > Asking for 2 Weeks Off: How Working for Yourself as a Small Business Owner Changes Everything
- emmalouisemckenzie
- Sep 1
- 2 min read
Are you a small business owner stuck in the “maybe tomorrow” mindset? Maybe you’ve been thinking: “I’ll update my website next week…”
“I’ll invest in my business when the timing is perfect…”
Here’s the truth: there is never a perfect time. Waiting for the stars to align or for the ideal moment to launch your website or grow your business often leads to missed opportunities, lost clients, and wasted time.
Why Waiting Holds Your Business Back
Your website is one of the most important tools for attracting clients, building trust, and growing your business online. Every day you delay updates, improvements, or a complete launch, is a day your business could be earning, converting, and growing.
Fear of leaving your “stable” income or stepping out of your comfort zone is natural and I’ve been there myself. But letting fear dictate your timing only stalls your success.
My Leap of Faith
I left my “stable” income stream, working for someone else, to focus on what I truly love: helping small business owners build websites that work. The universe has a funny way of rewarding action. On the same day I handed in my resignation, I met with my biggest client yet. It was a clear reminder that when you choose you, opportunities follow. Cheers to that!
The Freedom of Working for Yourself as a Small Business Owner
One of the best parts of working for yourself isn’t just being your own boss, it’s the freedom to design your days. For me, that looks like:
Taking a mid-morning break in the garden with my dogs
Choosing when and how I work
Saying yes to projects I’m passionate about
When I worked for someone else, I had to plan my life around a roster or hope annual leave got approved. Now? My business moves with me. That freedom isn’t just nice, it’s what allows me to show up creatively for my clients and truly help their businesses grow.
Stop Waiting. Start Today
If you’ve been hesitating to launch your website, refresh your online presence, or take the leap into your own business, here’s the reality: there is no perfect time. There is only now.
Your business, your dreams, and your online presence won’t wait forever. Every day you hesitate is a day you’re leaving potential and clients on the table.
Take Action: If you’re ready to stop waiting and start building a website that grows your small business, attracts clients, and gives you confidence online. Let’s make it happen, no more waiting.
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