Small Business Owners Plan Getaways

With the long weekend and the official start of summer just a few days away, I've had the beach on my mind. According to a recent survey, most small business owners are planning a vacation this summer, too. American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor (a semi-annual survey of business owners) found that 59 percent of of small business owners are planning a trip away from the office this summer--the same percentage as last year despite the difficult economy.

When do business owner schedule their getaways? Thirty-four percent say it's when they're stressed or they've had enough.

If you're feeling overworked and stressed out, getting away from the office a few days is a good remedy. Even if you're not overly exhausted, a break will leave you refreshed and revived like this business owner we featured in a MyBusiness article a few years ago.