When you operate your own company, you might believe that you can’t afford to be sick or that you just don’t have time for sickness. While you have a cold or some type of flu virus that makes you feel a bit poorly, you can frequently ‘power through’ and still work (although taking time off is far preferable since you’ll most certainly be less productive and effective if you attempt to work when you’re sick).

However, some circumstances need time away from work. If you get cancer, require surgery, or break a bone, you will not only be out of work for a while, but you may have difficulty returning to work quickly. So, whether you’re recuperating from an illness or surgery, here are some pointers to help you run your company.