5 Tips For Business Travel

Traveling for business is exciting, especially if it’s to a place you’ve never been before. Whether business trips bring you closer to co-workers you only knew from inside the office or give you the chance to meet partners you’ve never met in person, they’re an excellent opportunity to connect. But moving away from your comfortable desk space and adding a lengthy itinerary can quickly turn your trip from exciting to stressful. Next time you’re preparing for a business trip, keep these five tips in mind to ensure an experience you’ll enjoy.

1. Pack with a Strategy

Know what your itinerary will be, who you will meet on your trip and pay attention to the weather forecast. From there, create a packing list for the outfits you’ll need for different occasions. Utilize the master “roll don’t fold” technique and fit twice as much in your suitcase as you would with folded clothing. Rolling your clothes will also save them from the deep wrinkles folds cause. Once you’re packed, consider using a luggage tag. A personalized luggage tag is a great way to always be able to identify your suitcase. Lost luggage can very quickly escalate to a ruined trip.

2. Keep an Itinerary

Create a schedule that includes everything from your flight times to breakfast meetings. If you’ve never heard of TripIt, it’s definitely worth the download. Just forward your confirmation emails to the app and it will keep it all organized for you in a calendar. Once you have your itinerary, make room for some fun. Whether it’s a trip to a museum or wandering through a new city, give yourself some down time.

3. Break Down the Language Barriers

Communication is easily the most important factor in a business relationship. If you’re travelling outside of your home country and don’t know the native language, download iTranslate. This app allows you to break down the language barriers no matter what country you’re in.

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4. Ride in Style

Uber now provides car services across the globe, so no matter where you are, you won’t have to worry about finding a ride. Handle ordering your car, seeing when it will arrive and paying for the service all with the app on your mobile device. Each driver and vehicle receives ratings so you’ll always know what to expect and they offer economy, premium, accessibility or carpooling services.

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5. Send Thanks

Business trips are a great opportunity to meet new people, whether it’s on purpose or by accident. When you meet someone you’d like to stay in contact with be sure to send them a ‘Thank You’ card afterwards. Establishing connections is one of the most important and useful things you can do no matter what industry you’re in.

Next time you travel for business, be sure you’re prepared for an enjoyable and successful trip. Planning your days and keeping yourself organized is one of the easiest ways to ensure your trip is both productive and fun. Take advantage of your opportunity to see a little bit more of the world with these five easy tips.

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