For many UK entrepreneurs, school holidays trigger more than a break in routine—they throw the whole business into chaos. Client calls from the car, invoices squeezed in between childcare shifts, or worse, key work simply dropped altogether.
According to the Office for National Statistics, nearly 75% of working parents report heightened stress levels during school breaks. And for business owners, that pressure often turns into missed opportunities, late replies, and a guilty feeling that they’re failing on both the home and business front.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
The hidden cost of school breaks
The Family and Childcare Trust reports that 39% of UK parents have had to reduce hours or take unpaid leave during the holidays. For entrepreneurs, this translates into lost revenue, frustrated clients, and stretched mental bandwidth.
That moment when you skip a pitch because your child is sick? Or delay invoicing because you’re covering childcare? It adds up, and the hit to your momentum is real.
Why remote support is a lifesaver
Enter remote support. Virtual Assistants, Marketing Managers, and Admin Pros can step in to bridge the gap while you handle family demands.
At Outsourcery, our clients use remote talent to cover inboxes, chase invoices, post on social, and manage CRM updates — all while they’re busy with school runs or summer getaways.
We’re not talking emergency band-aids here. We’re talking proactive systems to ensure your business never skips a beat, even when you do.
Practical Tips for Staying Sane
If you’re a founder staring down another school holiday with rising dread, here’s what we recommend:
- Batch key work in the week leading up to the break
- Switch to async tools like Loom or Slack to avoid live calls
- Automate admin using Xero, Calendly, or Zapier
- Delegate repeatable tasks to a Virtual Assistant
- Set client boundaries upfront. Early comms can go a long way
For more tips and details, download our SME Time-Saving Toolkit
You’ll find more time, fewer fires to fight, and more brainspace to actually enjoy your break.
How Outsourcery Helps
We don’t just drop someone into your business—we partner with you. At Outsourcery, you’re paired with a dedicated Outsourcerer who gets to know your systems, tools, and tone.
And when they go on leave? We’ve already got backup. Our coverage system ensures you’re always supported, with a second Outsourcerer who’s briefed and ready to step in.
You’re not just hiring a freelancer. You’re building resilience.
Final Thought
School breaks don’t have to break your stride. With a smart support structure and a little prep, you can step away from your screen—and your business will keep moving forward.
Book a free consultation to find out how we can help.
