If you are the boss of a small business, or a full-time freelancer, how do you squeeze in a holiday? How do you make time for your friends and family? And how can you stop your professional responsibilities from overwhelming you?

A survey last year by accounting software company Xero found that 76% of small business owners have sacrificed a holiday to business obligations. Meanwhile, as the number of freelancers grows, this issue is becoming more commonplace – between 2008 and 2015 there was a 36% increase [pdf]. When you are solely responsible for maintaining a stable income, the pressures can outweigh the perks of being your own boss.

In this webchat, our panel of experts will offer their advice for finding a better work-life balance. We’ll discuss how good time-management and planning can cut down on the stresses of being a business leader or freelancer.

Some points to cover might include: managing finances more carefully, using technology to streamline business processes, and the benefits of taking up a hobby or allocating work to specific hours. We’ll also look at tips for effectively delegating so that a business can still run smoothly when the boss takes a break. Put your questions to our experts from 1–2pm on Monday 13 June.

Taking part is simple: just register to comment. Once you’ve signed up, you can post your questions in the comments thread below this article. Alternatively, tweet @GdnSmallBiz with your questions, or email them to smallbusinessnetwork@theguardian.com and we will put them to the panel for you. Comments are currently open and we welcome questions in advance.

Our panel

Dr Jill Miller is a research adviser at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development.

Chris Bryce is the chief executive of the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). He was one of the original members of the organisation when it was formed in 1999.

Alan Price is a senior director at Peninsula Business Services, an employment law and HR consultancy. He is also an elected director and trustee for the CIPD.

Dr Gary Wood is a chartered psychologist, life coach and author of personal development books on the topic of work-life balance.

Nic Williams is the founder and owner of My Own Den, an online shop selling ethical products for children’s bedrooms. She is an adoptive mother of two and set up her business to fit work around a busy family life.

John Chidlaw is managing director of fast growing facilities management company Unita Maintain, which he set up with his wife Emma. The couple oversee 442 staff across the country while looking after their four children.

Ant Clifford is owner of Creative Stream, a digital design agency specialising in websites. He is also a father of four children.

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