In this episode of the It’s Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I am going to share the 11 ways that you can prepare your finances to take a month out of your business. Running a successful business requires us as CEOs to have sustainable energy along with a business model that supports freedom and flexibility. As an employee, we find switching off for time off much easier than when we have our own business. Taking time off is essential and getting stuck in masculine energy of doing and pushing only leads to burnout. Preparing your finances for an extended period of leave is key to achieving freedom be that maternity leave, holiday or a sabbatical. Give yourself permission to take that time for you.   In this episode: Understanding your cash flow to support you and the business during a leave of absence How to use boundaries to manage client expectations Why you need SOPs in your business How to prepare for your return before you even leave What spaciousness and time out can do for your business in the long-term   Resources: Get my FREE book 'It's Not About The Money' Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group 'The Wealthy Women Community' Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Find out about our Wealthy Woman School® Listen to this episode of Diary of a CEO Apply to join the Wealth Evolution Mastermind