Running a one man online business: How to deal with burnout?

[Min George]

Most online businesses don't have staff and it is ran solely by the business owner. He or she is the one handling customer service, processing orders and working out innovations.

How would the owner of a one man ran online business handle boredom?

 

[Nomad]

It is not possible unless you are expert in every department. Burnout usually comes, while running alone, from not knowing what to do.

 

[King Belieal]

When you run an online business alone, it can be mentally tasking. I think scheduling could help you to ensure that you don't get burnt out while doing so.

 

[Springtime]

Running a one-man online business is difficult. You need to have multiple skills and work long hours. It will easily make the person burnout.

 

[Kross]

No business should aspire to be ran by an individual solo. It can start running solo but not like that for long.

 

[eLdavis]

Running a one man online business is never easy cause you are literally doing everything yourself. The best way to handle this is to create time for rest no matter how small.

 

[Starmix]

You can deal it with it solo if your online business is not big; however, if it is big, you cannnot manage it alone. You can hire a runner to the courier for the delivery of orders.

 

[Trush Jodie]

Let your online business have official opening hours that the public knows. So that you have time that you can disconnect. That's for a big online business though.

 

[Augusta]

Building a supportive network and seeking help when needed.
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance. ..

 

[Tobi]

Running a business requires too many skills both hard and soft skills. First step is to get to a business plan write it down. Get access to a start up mentor and incubators if of great help here. In todays competitive world one is talking about expert level skills in all the areas of business to give consistent quality and services to the customers. Even if its a niche or an improvisation your business requires to offer stellar customer service in delivering what you