7 easy relaxation ideas for busy business owners

Whether it's a restaurant or retail store, one thing is the same for business owners: You have to give it 100% all the time.

But you could end up wearing yourself thin. Working around the clock can take a toll, so it's important to find ways to take care of yourself before you reach a breaking point.

Here are seven simple ways to find rest and relaxation in the midst of your busy schedule:

7 lessons from entrepreneurs who kept their day jobs while starting their businesses

Keeping your day job while starting a business has its advantages. Aside from the steady income and free coffee, reliable full-time work helps you flesh out your résumé and portfolio and extend your professional network.


Even better, working for someone else gives you a front-row view of the best (and worst) ways to run a company, from managing timeand money to handling customers and employees.


We asked some successful entrepreneurs who founded companies while holding down a 9-to-5 to share the lessons they learned.