Summer is coming fast, and as an entrepreneur, if you don't prepare, then you'll just end up working remotely instead of sipping margaritas by the ocean.

1) Choose how much to work ahead of time. There's no sense in paying to go on vacation so you can work. So if it helps you to set aside an hour each morning to handle emails and work, then do it. Set a timer, and when it's done, truly enjoy the rest of the day. Or it can be one day of working for 3 hours-- whatever works best for your business and family.

2) Minimize your workflow.

Plan vacay for a time when you'll naturally be less busy

Write FB/insta/blog posts ahead of time - FB can be automated, and now instagram can be too! I love Planoly for that.

Plan a chill week the week before or after vacation (depending on your life of work) I plan chill weeks before vacation. That way I can clean my house and pack. If I photograph a wedding and then go on vacation, then I'm going to spend time posting a sneak peek and starting on the images before I can really enjoy vacation.

3) Automate. Put an away message on your emails with everything someone needs to know while you're away. You can still answer emails, but they understand why they may not get an immediate answer.

4) Plan a social media fast.  It's not for everyone, but if you feel overwhelmed, then just plan for it-- let people know, and come back refreshed.

5) Decide ahead of time what your limits are. Sometimes a negative comment throws a whole wrench in your day. You're enjoying the social media rush of comments, when someone says something negative or completely wrong and you just want to set them straight. Don't let silly stuff like that ruin your vacation. It might make your blood boil, but it is not worth it.

6) Hire it out! I didn't think we could, but the day we drove home from Disney World, I decided to hire a social media manager for our Facebook page. I didn't work much that week, but I hated that it was always in the back of my mind. I decided never again and hired Misty Saves the Day!