Well, I had one of those days recently… my computer was in shop for a minor repair. Ahhhhh! What was I going to do?

Ok, so I planned to take my computer in for repair. Then I would go shopping for my daughter’s birthday present and have lunch with my husband. But, that still left half a day. No problem. That was taken care of as my phone continued to ring even without my computer there. But, whole time I felt like something was missing.

Why are we so dependent on our computers? Why do our routines feel completely out of whack if we don’t have our trusty keyboard and mouse?

In today’s high tech society, a computer is a common site in most homes and nearly all businesses. Everyone and his brother has access to these electronic lifelines and most depend on them to help run their lives smoothly.

For any entrepreneur who relies on virtual work for business, when our computers are unavailable, we can be at a loss as to what we can do. So, following is just a few ideas of what we can do during time that you would normally be on your computer.

1.Get out of your office! And, if your office is in house, get out of house. Take advantage of time to separate yourself from your work. It may be hard to leave work behind but, for entrepreneurs who generally are dealing with all aspects of keeping a business running smoothly, a few hours away from office can help recharge batteries.

2.Run some errands. Not only will this help by getting you out of your office but you can get some of those odd jobs done that have been sitting on back burner.

From finishing school and going on to college or university to getting married and having children, our lives are nothing but life changing moments.

Sometimes one change that is hardest to deal with is change in our employment status, and one of biggest career changes is decision to go from being an “employee” to being your own “boss”, becoming a self-employed entrepreneur.

For those that have that overwhelming desire to be a small business owner, entire journey to success is something that creates a sense of energy and fulfilment. The roads that are followed bring an abundance of information, continually adding to entrepreneurial process and spirit.

Visits to local small business centers can provide a wealth of support and encouragement. There is always flyers, newsletters and experienced staff to assist you with any questions or concerns.

Another avenue that can be taken to contribute to your business’ success is becoming involved in networking groups. Most groups conduct weekly or monthly meetings, some more formal than others, which allow small business owners to share with each other their stories and experiences. It can create alliances that will benefit each business owner.

For myself, a small business owner in Southern Ontario, Canada, road to being an entrepreneur included participation in SEA (Self Employment Assistance) Program sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada.