Happy Easter from One Small Business to Another

Let’s be honest – Easter is a bit of an odd one. It’s the only time of year when it’s perfectly normal to eat chocolate shaped like animals, try to remember how to boil an egg without cracking it, and argue about whether a hot cross bun is best toasted, plain, or used as a very weird burger bun.

But while the rest of the world is diving headfirst into foil wrappers and family lunches, small business owners like you are probably still glued to the laptop at 11:42pm, Googling “Can I deduct mini eggs as a marketing expense?” (Spoiler: probably not – but I respect the hustle.)

So, before you burn out like the last candle on a creme egg-scented wax melt, let’s take a moment to breathe. To relax. To laugh. And most importantly – to wish you a cracking Easter break!

The Business of Bunnies and Bank Holidays

Easter might not be quite as dramatic as Christmas or as glittery as New Year’s, but it still has its charm – especially for us in the world of small business. It’s a chance to hit pause (unless you sell chocolate, in which case, godspeed), reflect on the year so far, and pretend we’ve got everything under control.

Whether you run a café, a craft shop, a dog-grooming parlour, or a freelance empire from your kitchen table, the Easter break is the perfect excuse to take stock, breathe, and perhaps – just perhaps – eat your weight in Mini Eggs without judgment.

The Official Small Business Guide to Easter (Totally Unofficial)

So, what does Easter mean for a small business owner? Let’s break it down, shall we?

1. Out-of-Office Messages: Your Time to Shine

Let’s be honest: crafting a good out-of-office email is an art form. It’s the digital equivalent of sticking a note on your door that says, “Gone to find the Easter Bunny, back soon.”

Don’t just say you’re away. Embellish. Add a bit of flair. “I’m currently on a very serious mission involving chocolate eggs, roast lamb, and avoiding all thoughts of spreadsheets. I’ll be back, slightly rounder and much happier, on Tuesday.”

2. Bank Holidays: Like Weekends, But Fancier

Easter brings not one, but two glorious bank holidays. That’s double the chance to panic that you’ve forgotten to put your bins out and triple the opportunity to forget what day it is entirely.

As a small business, you might be wondering whether to stay open or take the time off. The answer? It depends. (Helpful, we know.) But if your business relies on foot traffic, check the weather – no one wants to buy homemade candles in a downpour. If you’re online only, set realistic expectations and enjoy the break. You’ve earned it.

3. Chocolate: It’s Not Just for Kids

Let’s not pretend. We all know the best part of Easter is the chocolate. And yes, that includes you, the grown adult running a business and managing invoices like a pro. You deserve that giant egg. In fact, you deserve two. Maybe three. Who’s counting?

If you sell products, Easter is a good excuse for a cheeky seasonal promotion. “Buy one, get one egg-stra” is legally allowed at least once a year, no matter how groan-worthy the pun. Go wild. Embrace the yolk-related humour. No one’s judging.

Taking a Breather: Why Rest Matters

Let’s get serious for a moment (only briefly, promise). Running a small business is hard work. It’s long hours, unpredictable income, and trying to do the job of five people while pretending you’ve got everything under control.

Easter gives you permission to pause. To shut the laptop, turn off notifications, and do absolutely nothing if that’s what you fancy. It might feel strange – like you’ve forgotten something important – but that’s just your work brain trying to sneak back in. Politely tell it to bog off and hand it a Creme Egg.

Signs You Desperately Need This Break

• You’ve started talking to your printer like it’s a pet.
• You accidentally scheduled a meeting with yourself… and attended it.
• You’ve eaten lunch at your desk every day for three weeks – and one of those “lunches” was just crisps and regret.
• You refer to your inbox as “the abyss.”

If any of the above apply, Easter is not just a break. It’s a lifeline. Take it.

Egg-cellent Ideas for the Break

If you’re the type who can’t sit still (hi, we see you), here are a few Easter-friendly activities that still feel like “doing something” without being actual work:

• Organise your sock drawer. Weirdly satisfying.
• Bake something completely unnecessary and definitely too sweet.
• Go for a walk somewhere you haven’t been since 2012.
• Attempt a DIY project and then immediately regret it.
• Read a good book – or catch up on a classic that you’ve not read for years.
• Nap. Just… nap.

Or, you know, just stare into space for a while and let your brain reboot. That’s fine too.

Looking Ahead (But Not Too Seriously)

Once you’ve rested, eaten your fill of chocolate, and possibly regretted eating your fill of chocolate, you might start thinking about what’s next for your business. That’s great! But don’t stress it just yet. Let Easter be Easter. The planning can come later – preferably after the last hot cross bun has been devoured.

If you really must plan, keep it light. Make a list titled “Things I Might Do Eventually, But Only If I Feel Like It.” Add things like “Refresh website,” “Post on social media without crying,” or “Figure out what that mystery cable does.”

A Little Thank You

If you’ve made it this far, firstly, well done. You clearly have the patience of a saint or the attention span of someone trying to avoid actual work. Either way, we appreciate you.

More importantly, thank you for being part of the incredible, scrappy, brilliant world of small business. Whether you’re a one-person show or a tiny team trying to take on the world, you’re doing something amazing – even when it doesn’t feel like it. Especially then.

This Easter, give yourself a break. Not just physically, but mentally too. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re just human – possibly a slightly frazzled one – doing your best.

Our Easter Wish for You

So, from one small business to another, here’s our Easter wish:

• May your inbox stay quiet, and your kettle stay full.
• May your website behave, and your printer not jam.
• May your chocolate be plentiful and, your family mildly tolerable.
• May your dreams be filled with rest, relaxation, and maybe a giant golden bunny waving a “You’ve Got This” flag.

Enjoy your Easter. You’ve absolutely earned it.

One Last Thing Before You Go…

If you do decide to pop in and check your emails “just quickly,” and you suddenly find yourself neck-deep in admin – step away. Shut it down. Go outside. Eat something sweet. Life’s too short, and so is the Easter weekend.

We’ll all be back in the trenches soon enough. For now, rest up, switch off, and soak up the break. Your business will thank you later. Probably in invoices, but still – gratitude is gratitude.

Happy Easter!

You’ve made it through the first few months of the year. You’re building something brilliant. You’ve earned a little joy – and probably a few too many mini eggs.

So, from one business owner to another:

Happy Easter.

May your inbox be quiet, your tea be hot, and your chocolate always be within reach.

See you after the break, when we’re all pretending we didn’t eat an entire Easter egg in one sitting.