We all get sick. It's unfortunate because of the physical discomfort, but as an entrepreneur you can really take a hit professionally as well as personally.

Today we've got a list of ways for you to stay in the black while you stay in bed.

Collect advertising revenue through your site

Services such as Google Adsense make it easy to get paid for people visiting your site or blog, but you can make it even easier on yourself. Simply look to your network and offer space on your website or blog for a monthly premium. You get paid whether people click through or not!

Develop information products

If you are in a service industry, it can be tough to conduct transactions outside of your professional relationships. However, this does not mean that it's impossible. Write a book, shoot some webisodes, or create a webinar series that prospects can buy to get to know you better.

Business Plan

This one might not create immediate revenue, but if you've got nothing but time on your hands, it might be time to revisit your business plan and see how you're matching up to the goals you've set for yourself. Getting clear on what's working and what's wasting will help you develop a game plan for when you're back in action and firing on all cylinders.

Most people will tell you to take your sick time for you, but most people don't understand how the entrepreneurial brain works. Take the time you need for yourself, get healthy, get some rest, and then get back to work.