Third of entrepreneurs have not taken a holiday in more than two years

in business •  8 years ago 

As families enjoy the end summer holidays, spare a thought for the workaholic entrepreneurs who have not had a break in two years.


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Those who have recently started a business admit to not taking holidays and working nearly 60 hours a week.

Nearly a third surveyed by Lloyds Bank said they haven’t had a holiday in more than two years and more than a third said they didn’t have a holiday planned.

Tired: Businessmen and women clocked up 57 working hours each week

Lloyds surveyed small business owners with a turnover of up to £1million.

It found businessmen and women clocked up 57 working hours each week – 20 hours more than the average UK employee.

Jo Harris, managing director at Lloyds, said: ‘Being your own boss delivers countless benefits, but the responsibility can make it harder to switch off.’

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Wow wonderfull

now she need a one year leave

On my 1st get away in 2 years . And I still had to deal with a few crisis situations.