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© Copyright 2023 Simply Business. All Rights Reserved. Simply Business is a trading name of Xbridge Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Registration No: 313348). Xbridge Limited (No: 3967717) has its registered office at 6th Floor, 99 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NG.

Address

6th Floor
99 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7NG

Sol House
29 St Katherine's Street
Northampton
NN1 2QZ

Legal

Mental health resources for the self-employed

Our survey of 749 UK small business owners revealed feelings of burnout, anxiety, stress, and depression. If you’ve ever felt this way, or struggled with your mental health in the workplace, it’s important to know you’re not alone.

We’ve partnered with Mental Health at Work, a programme curated by Mind, to help support the mental health of the UK’s small businesses and self-employed.

And together we’ve curated resources to offer guidance for you and your team in the workplace.

So the next time someone asks how you’re doing, don’t say ‘Mind Your Business', talk about it.

Helping small business owners mind their mental health

About Simply Business

We’re one of the UK’s largest business insurance providers. Since we started life in 2005, we’ve helped three million small businesses and self-employed people find the protection that’s right for them, from builders to bakers and personal trainers (we cover landlords, too).

More than 800,000 customers across 1,000 different trades trust us to support them with their insurance.

You can build a policy tailored to your business, choosing the covers that you need to help protect your business’s name.

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Practical steps to help manage stress

Dr Hazel Harrison offers tips on how you can manage stress as a business owner.

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How to stop feeling overwhelmed

1 in 3 small business owners feel the effects of burnout. Business coach Lorna Thomas offers tips to help you cope.

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Dealing with social anxiety as a small business owner

59 per cent of small business owners experience feelings of anxiety. Matthew Knight from Leapers gives his advice on overcoming these blockers.

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Top tips for managing financial wellbeing

Selina Flavius, financial coach and founder of @blackgirlfinanceuk, shares her guide to financial wellbeing for small businesses.

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Meditation: how it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep

Meditate with chartered psychologist and mindfulness trainer Susan Peacock to thrive as a small business owner.

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Best mental health resources for the self-employed

Take a look at our curated selection of mental health resources available whenever you need them.

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Wellbeing challenges for the self-employed

As the cost of living increases, so do the worries of small business owners everywhere. Our survey of over 700 small business owners has highlighted some of the concerns they are facing.

With 1 in 3 small business owners feeling the effects of burnout, we should all be more mindful of how we spend our time. Our prize draw is now closed but even if you missed your chance to enter, it’s still important to take a break.

Our bespoke wellbeing package includes:

Entries are now closed.

*Terms and conditions apply

What needs to be done to help small business owners’ mental wellbeing?

Only 10 per cent of small business owners think that the government is doing enough to support them. But it's time to change that.

A third (35%) want to learn how to improve their mental health but don’t feel they have access to the right resources. Something particularly important when 51 per cent of small business owners don't feel comfortable disclosing their poor mental health as a reason for an absence or missed deadline. 

This lack of support contributes to the three in five (59%) small business owners who’ve experienced anxiety and the 38 per cent who’ve suffered from depression.

It’s time to bring about change and make sure the self-employed have access to the right mental health support.

Start the conversation

Whether you’re advocating for yourself or want to support your team, it’s important to embrace conversations about wellbeing in the workplace. Take a look at some of the below articles and get the conversation going.

About Mental Health at Work

Mental Mental Health at Work is a programme led by the Mental Health at Work Leadership Council and curated by Mind, the national mental health charity. A gateway to workplace mental health resources, UK small business owners can access the tools and knowledge to begin their journey towards better workplace wellbeing.

Mind Your Business

You’re not alone

No matter what you’re going through, remember that you’re never alone. Mental Health at Work have curated stories from small business owners going through similar things, as well as toolkits and resources to help you and your people in the workplace.

If you need urgent help, please reach out to someone. You can:

Win a £2,000 wellbeing
package

Self-Employed Support Hub →Mind Your Business resources →

10 simple tips to improve your mental wellbeing

How can you look after your wellbeing? Use these 10 simple tips to manage your wellbeing when running a small business.

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How to have difficult conversations

Worried about an upcoming difficult conversation? Read our guide for some tips on how to handle it.

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Setting boundaries when you run a business

Communicating your limits and expectations for how you want to be treated is key to your emotional and mental health.

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Additional wellbeing support for business owners

Are small business owners at risk of burnout?