About Small Business Information: The Importance of Downtime

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Small Business Information Small Business Information Start Up Manage and Grow Money Matters From Alyssa Gregory, your Guide to Small Business Information This past weekend, I enjoyed a full day without access to my computer, and enjoyed it immensely. It was a great time to recharge and relax while spending time with family. I hope you enjoyed some downtime over the long holiday weekend, too. If you're not convinced that taking time off is important, read the first article on the importance of downtime (then schedule a break!). This issue also highlights three small business contests worth entering (hurry -- two are ending this month!), resources for cutting costs in your business, and an introduction to a new social media management tool, YourBuzz. Enjoy! Alyssa The Importance of Downtime How many days off have you had since January? If you're a passionate, driven and busy small business owner who voted "Yes" or "Sometimes" on this weekend-working poll, I would guess not too many. But downtime is vital for small business owners. Learn to relax. Three Small Business Contests Worth Entering Contests are a great way to get your business on the map. Even if you don't win the prize, you are getting your brand out there and opening yourself up to the opportunity to network with other small business owners. Here are three small business contests going on right now. Enter to win. 5 Low-Cost Small Business Resources The economy may be picking up, but many small business owners are still looking for ways to cut costs. This list of articles explores some of the ways you can introduce low-cost alternatives and ideas into your small business so you can reduce expenses while becoming more efficient, and hopefully, more successful. Save more. YourBuzz Helps Small Businesses Manage Social Media American Express OPEN recently launched YourBuzz, a free tool to help small businesses manage their online presence, learn what is being said about them and their competitors, and connect with customers in social media. Discover YourBuzz. Small Business Information Ads Small Business Ideas Home Business New Business Homebased Business Business Opps Featured Articles How to Get and Stay Motivated Elevator Pitch Tutorial Should You Start a Business? 10 Ways to Reduce Small Business Costs How to Take Your Business to the Next Level How to Write a Business Plan   More from About.com Healthcare Careers Have you been dreaming of working in the medical field? Here are a few things to consider before moving forward with your career plan. More> Medical Job Search From clarifying your goals to successfully interviewing, these six steps can help you obtain a rewarding and profitable medical career. More> This newsletter is written by: Alyssa Gregory Small Business Information Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Small Business Information newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads 101 Small Business Marketing Ideas Business Plan Help for the Overwhelmed 10 Common Small Business Mistakes SMART Goal Setting Worksheet Business Letter Samples Advertisement