Want freedom of location? Here's how.

Lift your business obligations with these seven steps.

Long before the pandemic, I made my business remote. At the time, it was still very much a local operation, and 80% of our clients were based nearby. But I craved the freedom to say yes when an opportunity to travel or take a break came up.

I was over the shackles. It felt so frustrating to have to plan around my business. Hadn’t I started GreenCup Digital so I wouldn’t have to bow to anyone ever again? So why had I built another cage for myself?

As I’ve shared before, entrepreneurs often build what feels familiar. It’s easy to create a dream that ends up looking a lot like a 9-to-5 that doesn’t give you time off when you’re sick, tired, or in desperate need of a break. In fact, without intention, a small business can feel even more confining than a corporate job — when you’re the boss, there’s no one else paying for your vacation days.

Whether you’re already feeling burnt out or you just want more flexibility in your life, this list is for you. It’s not about travel, per se — it’s about being able to say yes to Netflix when you need it. That little voice telling you that taking a break is lazy? That’s capitalism talking (more on that here).

Here are the steps you need to take to claim your freedom: