Entrepreneurship is a double-edge sword. It brings independence, purpose, fulfilment, and the hope of achieving a certain level of wealth. However, it also comes with unmatched levels of uncertainty and stress, made considerably more intense towards the end of the year when the pressure to meet final deadlines and financial obligations is at its highest.
In general, finding and retaining clients, settling creditors, chasing down non-payments and providing for your staff can be taxing.
By the time December comes around, you also have to contend with the pressure of reviewing the year’s performance, planning for the coming year, finalising budgets, completing the year’s tasks, and paying bonuses, all while dealing with the fatigue that comes from a full year of late nights and stressful days.
After decades of founding and…