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December 29, 2008
Is Owning A Small Business Good For Your Health?
In spite of long days, waning credit and constant stress, owning your own business can be good for your health, according to a report from Premierline Drect, a business insurer.
More than 80 per cent of the UK's small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners said they felt their stress levels had not changed since they launched their company. Half claimed they felt less stressed. Some 81 per cent said they were able to sleep peacefully at night, with less than half saying a business problem had kept them up at night. A quarter also claimed they were drinking less alcohol since starting their own business, with 32 per cent arguing they had more time to spend on their interests and hobbies.
Overall, SME owners said they felt they had achieved a better work/life balance than in previous employment, with more than a third spending more time with family and friends.
Small business health check:
| IS owning A Small Business Good For Your Health? | ||
| Painless Health Check For Small Business Owners | ||
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| Time With Family and friends | ||
Have a great day!
Posted by David at December 29, 2008 4:15 PM
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