Today, we're talking about a difficult topic: breakups – and in particular, breaking up with someone who provides you with a business service. This could be a coach, assistant or practitioner of some kind.

Breakups are never fun; but for us female entrepreneurs, the business-related ones can be especially awkward and feel really personal.

Many women I know lose sleep over how to say goodbye to service providers. In fact, we'll often stay with people for way longer than we should to avoid hurting their feelings – even if our own businesses suffer for it.

So if saying goodbye is something you struggle with, this is the article for you!

Today we'll look at why you might need to break up with someone, and suggest three ways to say goodbye without feeling like a bitch. Plus, I have a gift that'll help you feel light and free about ending the relationship.