It is important to communicate with your customers when you are leaving town, but it does not mean you have to advertise to everyone you will be leaving town and your home will be vacant. It only invites unscrupulous characters to rob you.

The same is true when posting updates to social media sites such as Twitter® and Facebook®. Do not post a tweet about how beautiful the sunset is from the beach in Mexico or post a picture on Facebook while you are on a tour of the Eiffel Tower.

When using your out–of–office notification, simply notify customers when you will be out of the office and who they should contact during your absence. You can share your memories and pictures upon your return.