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Fully Recharge with Marketing Holiday Cover

How do you manage your workload before or after you go on holiday?

I guess there are a few options, you either do all you can upfront, or work while sipping Pina Coladas by the pool.

No one ever wants to admit to the second option – but sadly, this is what a lot of business owners end up doing. In fact…

54% of individuals continue to work while on holiday.

All this means is that you’re not on a ‘true’ holiday. You’re not fully switching off. And you’re probably getting a few side glances from your other half or friends…

What does a holiday or vacation mean to you?

A lady on holiday with a phone to her ear and laptop, with a cocktail depicting working on holiday.

A holiday is all about exploring, relaxing and taking a break from the everyday. A chance to discover new places, new foods, slow down your pace and restore your energy.

Doesn’t it sound blissful?

Yet a surprising number of people struggle to disconnect from work, perhaps because they enjoy their job so much, or feel pressure to keep the work going.

And for those business owners or self-employed, we just don’t get ‘take a break’ – it’s almost not a term we understand. Being the sole person makes it more difficult to switch off.

The importance of taking a break

For self-employed individuals, taking a break is crucial but often overlooked. Freelancers and business owners feel the pressure – and it’s real. There’s the pressure to always be ‘on’, never miss an opportunity or income. So, stepping away is difficult.

But taking a break can have bonus benefits for business owners.

Not only does it prevent burnout, but it can boost creativity as well.

Taking a break improves the mental health and wellbeing of freelancers, with more than 2 in 5 (44%) reporting feeling less stressed and anxious as a result.

Not to forget our mental health – taking breaks helps to manage stress and maintain emotional well-being, and reconnect with our friends and families.

You may even find that switching off your work brain could wake up your creativity, getting ideas flowing for your return home!

It can be a difficult task when you’re the only person running your business. Here’s how the Marketing Holiday Cover helps you to fully take a well-earned rest.

Source: Taking Time off as a Freelancer | IPSE

A work free holiday with Marketing Holiday Cover

So imagine this. You’re on day 3 of your holiday. There have been no emails causing that surge in your heart rate. You haven’t needed to check your email or social media for new comments, simply because it’s all being taken care of for you.

You can explore a no-signal area without panic. Relax by the pool without your phone or laptop, and just chill.

Fab – right?!

The Marketing Holiday Cover keeps your business ticking and visible.

AND it’s flexible and bespoke to your needs.

So that you can fully switch off and recharge, focusing on you.

What can the Marketing Holiday Cover include?

You may only need a tiny bit of input, or more. You may like to get a few of those nagging ‘to-do’ tasks off the list.

Here are a few examples:

  • Helping to reduce your ‘to-do’ list with those random tasks that get pushed to the bottom (you know the ones!)
  • General virtual assistant duties – answering calls, responding to emails, etc
  • Social Media Management – helping you to get ahead of your planning and content scheduling
  • Social Media Monitoring – replying to comments and encouraging engagement among followers
  • Making general updates to your website
  • Event and Project management support – keeping a project’s activities going while you’re away
A lady on the beach in a deckchair with her arms out giving a sign of freedom and happiness

How much does the Marketing Holiday Cover cost?

Prices are per week. The summary below is based on the time allocated to your Marketing Holiday Cover, and the tasks can be changed to fit with your requirements.

Lite

Medium

Full

  • VA – Inbox monitoring
  • Social Media Engagement – comments, replies, likes

£99 / week

  • VA – Inbox monitoring & telephone service
  • Social Media Engagement – comments, replies, likes
  • Social Media 3 x post creation and schedule

£200 / week

  • VA – Inbox monitoring & telephone service
  • Social Media Engagement – comments, replies, likes
  • Social Media 3 x post creation and schedule
  • Choice of 1: Website update / Email Marketing / Blog creation

£350 / week

How do we get started?

Simple!

  • Let’s chat over email (info@sararappleton.com) or book a free discovery call. This helps to understand how Marketing Holiday Cover works for you. After all, it’s bespoke to your needs.
  • Find out more about what services I offer. You can read about my marketing services here.
  • Receive a no-obligation quotation within 12 hours of our call summarising the tasks we’ve discussed. On agreement, 50% will be invoiced upfront, the remainder will be due on your return.
  • Arranging access – Once agreed, we’ll safely share any required passwords through TrueKey or LastPass. And I’ll request any temporary access to social media platforms.
  • Handing back – I will provide a summary of activities in your absence and a list of any enquiries / deadlines.

Marketing Holiday Cover

Start counting the days…

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