{"id":93430,"date":"2026-04-16T00:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/?p=93430"},"modified":"2026-04-16T00:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:43:07","slug":"6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html","title":{"rendered":"6 automation tools entrepreneurs should use for vacation prep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why add automation tools for vacation readiness to your to-do list? Well, when you\u2019re an entrepreneur, planning for (and taking) a vacation can feel next to impossible. There\u2019s simply <em>so much<\/em> planning you have to do that it ends up feeling impossible and perhaps not even worth the trouble in the end.<\/p>\n<p>But taking regular vacations is important. Doing so can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decompress and destress<\/li>\n<li>Come back to work more pumped<\/li>\n<li>Feel ready to take on the world<\/li>\n<li>Give you time to develop perspective when making big decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most important of all, taking vacations can help preserve your mental health and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\" link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">prevent burnout<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, getting to the actual vacation part is a challenge. So how can you reduce the planning headache? For business owners, automation tools can give you the break you need to take a real vacation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#6_automation_tools_for_vacation_prep_list\" >6 automation tools for vacation prep list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#What_are_automation_tools\" >What are automation tools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#How_can_automation_tools_help_you_run_your_business\" >How can automation tools help you run your business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#Automation_tools_for_vacation_relaxation\" >Automation tools for vacation relaxation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#1_Email_marketing_automation\" >1. Email marketing automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#2_Email_autoresponders\" >2. Email autoresponders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#3_Social_media_schedulers\" >3. Social media schedulers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#4_Task_automation_tools\" >4. Task automation tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#5_Chatbots\" >5. Chatbots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#6_Project_management_tools\" >6. Project management tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#A_few_more_quick_things_to_do_right_before_you_leave\" >A few more quick things to do right before you leave<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#Establish_a_chain_of_command\" >Establish a chain of command<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#Create_disaster_plans_just_in_case\" >Create disaster plans just in case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#Determine_the_conditions_under_which_you_can_be_contacted\" >Determine the conditions under which you can be contacted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/6-automation-tools-entrepreneurs-should-use-for-vacation-prep.html\/#Next_steps\" >Next steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_automation_tools_for_vacation_prep_list\"><\/span>6 automation tools for vacation prep list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feel free to jump straight to each tool or read on to learn why automation can seriously save you valuable time.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Email marketing tools.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email autoresponders.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Social media schedulers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Task automation tools.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chatbots.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Project management tools.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_automation_tools\"><\/span>What are automation tools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Automation tools for business owners can be best defined as systems, platforms or services that, once configured, can run and perform their functions without your direct input. These tools automate tasks of all types \u2013 from simple to complex \u2013 to save you time and effort in the long run. It\u2019s especially handy for many business owners looking to implement automation tools for vacation purposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_automation_tools_help_you_run_your_business\"><\/span>How can automation tools help you run your business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For starters, they can help you save time on a wide variety of tasks. Though there is some initial time investment on setup, once up and running, automation can save you a significant amount of time and even money \u2014 especially in areas that are wasted on repetitive tasks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\"> You can apply automation to nearly every aspect of running a business. <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This could include tasks like processing payroll to email marketing to social media. And getting these tools up and running (before going on vacation) can save you a lot of headaches while away.<\/p>\n<p>Here are two examples of how they can make your life easier:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Simple automation tools like email autoresponders make it so the day-to-day functions of your business aren\u2019t as affected by your absence.<\/li>\n<li>Configuring automation tools like task management software saves you time on the hustle and bustle right before bidding your team adieu and for the length of your vacation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Convinced of their benefits? Adding automation tools for vacation prep is simple to do using the following suggestions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_tools_for_vacation_relaxation\"><\/span>Automation tools for vacation relaxation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking a vacation shouldn\u2019t mean having to check in on how your company is doing the entire time you\u2019re away. Nor should it mean leaving your team high and dry with no direction to speak of.<\/p>\n<p>What follows are six automation tools for vacation readiness. Read through the different types to help you plan and pull off a real break from the responsibilities of business ownership.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Email_marketing_automation\"><\/span>1. Email marketing automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already done so, a great way to prepare for going on a vacation is to set up an email marketing platform before you go. Essentially, you can use an email marketing platform to create a simple campaign \u2014 such as a series of images with calls-to-action \u2014 that will keep your business top-of-mind for customers while you\u2019re getting some R&amp;R.<\/p>\n<p>A top choice is GoDaddy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/online-marketing\/digital-marketing-suite\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Digital Marketing Suite<\/a>, which includes an array of email marketing tools you can put to work immediately.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>With it, you can create and send out email campaigns directly from your GoDaddy dashboard. <strong>Here\u2019s how to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/help\/setting-up-an-autoresponder-15819\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><strong>set up automated campaigns using GoDaddy Email Marketing<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>You can also build out a lead generation strategy by designing and inserting signup forms directly onto your website.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/email-automation-101\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><em>Email automation 101 \u2014 5 steps to automate email marketing<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Email_autoresponders\"><\/span>2. Email autoresponders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the simplest automation tools for vacation is the email autoresponder.\u00a0 This helps clue people in that you\u2019re currently away and notifies them when you\u2019ll return. Take this opportunity to be clear about when you\u2019ll be back and how quickly thereafter they can expect a response.<\/p>\n<p>The robust Microsoft Outlook email platform makes it a snap to send automatic replies, but most popular email solutions offer automated response options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-US\/office\/send-automatic-out-of-office-replies-from-outlook-9742f476-5348-4f9f-997f-5e208513bd67\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\"><strong>Here\u2019s how to send automatic out-of-office replies from Outlook<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Social_media_schedulers\"><\/span>3. Social media schedulers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have a social media presence for your company, you likely have a management tool on deck already. But just in case you don\u2019t, a social media auto-scheduler is a great hands-off automation tool for vacation prep.<\/p>\n<p>You can pre-write social posts well ahead of time and schedule for publishing during the timeframe you\u2019re gone. Or, you can have your team handle this task in your absence.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, social management tools often include monitoring features. This ensures your team has a way to monitor important messages posted to (or about) your company on social media so that they can respond to them promptly. Utilize this to help mitigate any potential PR or customer service issues.<\/p>\n<p>Some top social media schedulers to consider include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Buffer<\/a>: It\u2019s simple, making it easy to learn how to use.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">HootSuite<\/a>: You can automatically schedule your content and review posts in a calendar view.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/crm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">HubSpot<\/a>: This is a more in-depth social marketing platform that enables you to monitor and automate your social media accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/online-marketing\/digital-marketing-suite\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">GoDaddy\u2019s Digital Marketing Suite<\/a> also makes it easy to schedule social media posts in advance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/help\/create-a-social-media-post-40067\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Here\u2019s how<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Task_automation_tools\"><\/span>4. Task automation tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your company uses a lot of SaaS solutions as a part of its business processes, then task automation tools are a must. These can serve you well at any time, not just while you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<p>When researching task automation tools for vacation, a few top choices include <a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Zapier<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">IFTTT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\"> These automation tools work by connecting your accounts for different services together. <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With Zapier, for instance, you can create a \u201crecipe\u201d \u2014 essentially a set of instructions to carry out automatically. For example, you could configure it to automatically add a customer\u2019s order information to an existing Excel spreadsheet when a new order is placed on your website.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Chatbots\"><\/span>5. Chatbots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Installing a chatbot on your website can take a lot of the guesswork out of customer service while you\u2019re away. This automation tool for vacation prep can help take some of the pressure off your staff.<\/p>\n<p>There are myriad free and paid chatbot options available for every budget and business need. Add 30 minutes of research to your vacation prep list to find the right solution for you. Here are a few chatbot options to start:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tidio.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Tidio<\/a>: Features easy installation and offers a free plan.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/products\/watson-assistant\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Watson Assistant<\/a>: Features a drag-and-drop interface to build dialog and is customizable for your brand.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zendesk.com\/service\/messaging\/live-chat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Zendesk Cha<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zendesk.com\/service\/messaging\/live-chat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">t<\/a>: Offers out-of-the-box and customizable messaging, plus a free trial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can configure a chatbot to answer frequently asked questions and to make customers feel heard immediately, which makes for a more positive customer service experience. Chatbots also can help your team receive only those messages that need direct and immediate attention. This will free them up to handle other more important business tasks while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Project_management_tools\"><\/span>6. Project management tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some aspects of automation are more about making sure everyone on your team is connected. It\u2019s a good resource to keep your team working with the same information and overall workflow. A great way to accommodate this synergy is via the use of project management tools.<\/p>\n<p>There are several options available that will fill this role well \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Asana<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Basecamp<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/en-US\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Trello<\/a> \u2014 depending on your preferences. Once set up, these tools make it so everyone on your team has a place to find information about their work along with due dates and other important details.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Plus, these tools include mobile apps to give you a bird\u2019s-eye-view of your company\u2019s workflow even while you\u2019re away if you must.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_few_more_quick_things_to_do_right_before_you_leave\"><\/span>A few more quick things to do right before you leave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having automation tools for vacation readiness set up, so that it\u2019s configured and primed for action, is a fantastic way to depart with confidence. But you might still wish to complete a few tasks manually before you switch on your auto-replies. Mostly, be sure to set up clear action plans for emergencies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establish_a_chain_of_command\"><\/span>Establish a chain of command<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First thing\u2019s first, leave the power of decision-making with somebody else for the duration of your trip. From there, establishing a chain of command is a good idea so everyone knows who to report to within your company. This is true, even if your number one is unavailable for some reason.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to make everyone\u2019s job descriptions clear. You don\u2019t want any confusion to arise as to who is responsible for what while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_disaster_plans_just_in_case\"><\/span>Create disaster plans just in case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Though unlikely to occur, it\u2019s still a good idea to plan for the worst. Putting together a disaster plan makes good business sense. It provides your team with something to reach for \u2014 should something out of the ordinary occurs. A few examples might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What to do should a sudden supply chain issue arise?<\/li>\n<li>How to handle multiple team members falling ill at once.<\/li>\n<li>What to do when a client is suddenly very dissatisfied.<\/li>\n<li>How to handle a system crash or software outage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While not all of these scenarios will apply to your business, spend some time evaluating your company\u2019s functions and client base to develop a few worst-case scenarios. Then, you can write out solutions to these problems for your team to follow.<\/p>\n<p>It might seem like a lot of work, but it could prove beneficial and worthwhile. These measures should prevent your team from needing to contact you while you\u2019re on your vacation and trying to relax.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Determine_the_conditions_under_which_you_can_be_contacted\"><\/span>Determine the conditions under which you can be contacted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, there are situations where you might need to be contacted while on vacation. Clarify those circumstances with your staff and\/or clients to help avoid unnecessary interruptions.<\/p>\n<p>This is why making disaster plans is so important, too. It helps your team problem solve and rely on solutions that don\u2019t depend on your direct and immediate input. The conditions that will require your input are going to vary from business to business, of course. A few examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A top client has a major issue.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s been a major security breach of your data systems.<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s a social media scandal brewing about your company.<\/li>\n<li>A new, major prospect has contacted the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your \u201cmust contact\u201d situations will vary, but relaying the severity of the situation required to contact you (and implementing solid \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d messages in your company communication tools) can ensure you\u2019re able to relax while away.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/business-budget-plan-for-emergencies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><em>Creating a business budget plan for emergencies<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_steps\"><\/span>Next steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prepping your automation tools for a vacation can save you a lot of headaches while away. Hopefully, the tool categories mentioned here will help you stave off the majority of potential interruptions.<\/p>\n<p>Taking prep steps such as adding a solid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/online-marketing\/digital-marketing-suite\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">email marketing<\/a> solution to your toolbox can swiftly automate a majority of your company\u2019s day-to-day functions. The same goes with social media management and task management tools. Leaning on these helpful resources will allow you to kick your feet up and relax \u2013 for real \u2013 while enjoying time off.<\/p>\n<p>The post 6 automation tools entrepreneurs should use for vacation prep appeared first on <a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">GoDaddy Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Go Daddy Garage<\/p>\n<p id=\"kc_opp\"><small>Republished by  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogtrafficexchange.com\/\">Blog Post Promoter<\/a><\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why add automation tools for vacation readiness to your to-do list? 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