Guide: Preparing for Long-Term Leave

You never expect to step away from your business for weeks — or months — but sometimes life happens.

Whether it’s a planned event (like having a baby or traveling) or something unexpected (like a medical emergency or family crisis), you need a plan so your business doesn’t fall apart while you’re gone.

This guide walks you through everything you need to consider before taking long-term leave as a solo business owner.

This guide is free. Just type $0 in the "Name a fair price" field. You can also (optionally!) pay a suggested amount of $10.

What’s inside:

You’ll get a practical, step-by-step guide and checklist that cover:

• How to calculate how much time and money you’ll need off
• What to tell your clients (with a sample email template)
• Systems for managing announcements, updates, and pre-scheduling content
• Real examples from my own long-term medical leave

Perfect for:

• Solopreneurs, freelancers, and consultants who run a one-person business
• Self-employed people planning maternity/paternity leave, medical leave, or extended travel
• Anyone who wants peace of mind knowing their business can run (or pause) smoothly without them

What you’ll get:

• Full 24-page eBook (PDF)
• 1-page checklist to help you track preparations for your own leave
• Links to additional reading and resources
• Real examples and notes from my personal experience

About me:

Hi, I’m Anna Burgess Yang, a freelance content marketer and journalist. This guide is the exact process I used to prepare for a long-term leave following major surgery.