Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 11:13 AM EST

Owning a business has been part of the landscape of the American Dream for decades, but these days, few who go as far as creating a business realize the demands on their time at the outset.
As a small business owner, it’s hard not to be on call twenty-four hours a day every day of the year, especially in today’s global economy, and that can make balancing your life and your business very delicate.

Perhaps the reason this task becomes so complex is the addition of cell phones to the mix. Without the proper options on their phones, it’s tough to manage personal calls and business calls simultaneously.

So what is the answer? It’s essential to ensure you have a phone system that allows you to separate your business life from your personal life. Today’s mobile office apps from companies like Phone.com are helping thousands do just that. By providing access to voicemail interfaces that truly let you handle the flow of messages as well as great features like call blocking technology and the ability to transfer calls from one extension of your company to another, it’s possible to manage your business and personal life with one touch.

It’s not always going to be easy to maintain a balance, but thanks to an increasing number of features on mobile office apps, getting a bit of work done while you’re at the beach with the kids is more possible than ever.