Many solopreneurs and micro-business owners struggle to take breaks because their businesses rely entirely on them. Unlike larger companies, they can't delegate tasks when they need time off, leading to burnout and reduced productivity. A service that temporarily takes over their operations could provide much-needed relief.

How It Could Work

One approach would involve three key steps:

• Documentation: The business owner would work with the service to record their workflows, from customer service to order fulfillment.
• Handover: A trained operator would take over using these instructions, handling routine tasks while escalating only critical issues.
• Transition: When the owner returns, they'd receive a summary of what happened during their absence.

The service might start by focusing on e-commerce businesses before expanding to other areas like SaaS or consulting.

Why It Could Succeed

This fills a gap between existing solutions:

• Virtual assistants typically handle individual tasks rather than entire operations
• Business process outsourcing usually serves larger companies with long-term needs
• Financial services for solopreneurs don't address day-to-day operations

Operators could be freelancers earning extra income, while business owners gain peace of mind. Revenue might come from per-use fees or subscriptions.

Getting Started

A simple version could begin as a marketplace connecting vetted operators with solopreneurs in one specific industry. Standardized documentation templates and predefined service packages (like 3-day or 2-week coverage) could make the initial offering manageable. As trust builds, the service could expand to more complex business types and develop specialized training for operators.