How do you deal with the Christmas shutdown period?

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This is my first Christmas as a business owner and without a salaried role I was interested to know how anyone in the same situation is approaching the Christmas period.

While my cash flow is good, I'm not yet in the position where I can take a two to three-week holiday in line with when businesses close so I know I need to have a stream of work lined up for the duration.

How do you sell people a service which you will technically be delivering while they're on their break? Hustling for new contracts at this stage of the year is too long a lead time for the work I do, but there are only so many hours in the day which I can cram in and save up for.

I'm OK with the fact that Ill probably only get a couple of days complete break to spend with the family but balancing out the work as a freelancer is going to be a bit of a challenge so I'd be interested to know if anyone has any advice around this?
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  • In previous years I had invested time and funds to grow a supplements business (which is huge this day) and customers are on autoship so that takes care of business. Think residual income and you'll never look back again.
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    • Thanks that's great advice.
      I'm a little out of time to build a second business in time for Christmas this year but a secondary income is on my agenda for 2017 for sure.
      Thanks for your comment and congratulations on building two successful businesses.
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    If you would have saved 10% of the last 11 months earnings this wouldn't even be an issue.

    Not that we need more Warrior Forum articles.
  • From someone who is used to the "no work, no pay" freelancing system...

    I just enjoy the holidays myself and prepare to dip into my savings during the holidays. And then come January, I hustle, hustle, hustle, and make up for lost time.

    Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it eventually.
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    I use an automatic savings account (www.digit.co) to save money all year long and spend over the Christmas/New Year holidays. I think it's crucial that people get some time off during the holidays to help recharge and get ready for the new year.
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    How do you deal with the Christmas shutdown period?

    This is my first Christmas as a business owner and without a salaried role I was interested to know how anyone in the same situation is approaching the Christmas period. While my cash flow is good, I'm not yet in the position where I can take a two to three-week holiday in line with when businesses close so I know I need to have a stream of work lined up for the duration.