The biggest stressors for business owners involve work spilling into their personal lives and figuring out how to blend these two aspects of their world. Seeking a mentor within the small business community can help owners and employees to better manage their mental health and well-being. (Photo: ArtemisDiana/Adobe Stock)
Although May concluded Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health and well-being are issues important to our everyday lives. Recently, the impact of neglecting mental health and well-being has become more prominent. However, according to a report by Xero, an advocate for small business owners, studies about the impact of well-being on small business owners have been largely neglected.
Between November 2022 and February 2023, Xero conducted international research adapting

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