It’s the nature of a small business — each and every employee is often integral to daily operations, and most wear multiple hats.

This is largely because of the many tasks that are a necessary part of an ongoing business — phones need to be answered, Google AdWords accounts need to be monitored, clients need to be wined and dined, the trash needs to be taken out, etc.

This reality was underscored in the results of a recent eVoice survey. Among the findings: “Covering multiple jobs” (53 percent) and “Not enough time to get everything done” (50 percent) were the most cited difficult aspects of running a small business—more so than “Making a profit” (35 percent).

As important and demanding as the day-to-day portion of a business is, the need for time off is always present and just as important — be it because of medical emergencies, family issues or just a much-needed break.

Staying well is integral for small business continuity, and many studies have found that vacation time promotes health. A study by Joudry and Wallace found that active pursuits away from the office, including golfing excursions and vacations, greatly reduced job stress in a random group of lawyers.

And here’s a surprise: recent data shows that in some cases, working on vacation might also help with stress.

An Intuit infographic shows that around two-thirds of business leaders spend a sizable amount of time worrying about their business while on vacation, but 52 percent find relief in the fact that their phone can allow them to stay connected to the office.

A call forwarding number enables a small business owner to work from anywhere without worrying about missing a call or losing touch with the business. For example, Call Forwarding Service allows incoming calls to your business number to be routed anwyhere you designate — cell phone, cabin, satellite office, etc.

Thanks to this feature, you can take a client call all while sipping a fruity umbrella drink, watching a lazy sunset from the shore of a white sand beach (and the client doesn’t even have to know!)

So, that getaway you’ve been considering? Take it! You might be surprised at how relaxing it can be knowing you’re not leaving your business behind!