While most people would agree that a job which makes you travel to different countries is great, even something as good as business travel can become stressful after a while, if it’s done on a frequent basis.
Following are some tips for those who travel extensively for business purposes:
Travel Insurance
Another good business travel tip is to secure your trips by a travel insurance. Having a travel insurance covers you for unforeseen situations such as falling ill, accidents, injuries etc. It will help you to recover from the incident soon and save a lot of your precious time and money. Besides having a travel insurance you should also carry with you a first aid kit and some important medicines that you may need for common illnesses.
Frequent Fliers Programs
Most airlines around the world run frequent fliers program wherein they reward you for every travel with a certain number of free miles which can be availed on your next trip. Once you have accumulated a certain number of free miles on your card you become eligible for a free plane ticket.
Good Place to Stay
Business travels are quite different from backpack trips. While you may not mind staying in hostel dorms, seasoned business travellers may advise you against such practices.
You can never tell what kind of a crowd you may come across in the hostel dorm where you have reserved your accommodation. If they play music or snore loudly through the night you may find yourself stressed before an important day.
Even earplugs may not offer you the peaceful sleep that you may need a day before an important meeting. If the business trip extends to a few weeks you can consider taking a serviced apartment on rent for the duration of your stay.
Working Wi-Fi
Without a good internet connection, you may face a lot of difficulty in getting things done, not just the important official tasks but anything in general. Also, you shouldn’t rely on the Wi-Fi that your accommodation or local cafeterias have to offer as they may or may not be efficient.
For getting a stable internet connection at all times of the day and also in every location that you visit, you should carry a portable wireless device with you on your business trip.
Pack Wisely
Packing for a business trip is drastically different from packing for a holiday. It goes without saying that you cannot wear what you feel most comfortable in to meetings. You may have to dress to impress and for this there should be enough room in your suitcase to accommodate all your smart clothes. You should also consider carrying a spare change of clothes in case something unfortunate happens such as food spillage.
Eat Healthy And Stay Hydrated
Business meetings across the world often have many good things. If it weren’t for the decency that we need to maintain at such events we probably wouldn’t walk away from the bar and table that served food.
Besides consuming both alcohol and food in the right quantities it is also important to make sure you consume the right things. Eating anything that doesn’t suit your system can make you feel strange and affect your performance during the meeting.
Keep the Important Documents Properly
Keeping important documents such as passports, tickets etc. in good order is possibly the best business travel tip that can be given to you. It is not just about where you keep them but also the condition in which they are maintained.
You should also ensure that there are plenty clean pages in your passport so that you do not get stuck between different countries. If the country you’re travelling to has a slow Visa process you should give yourself sufficient time so that your travel plans do not have to be changed because of the delay.
Just like it is a good idea to be familiar with how to make a Will at home, one should also be aware of the intricacies of the Visa application process of the country that you are going to travel to.
Whether your business travel delivers the results that you expect it to deliver depends on many factors that haven’t been listed here. By following the above tips you can at least ensure that the small mistakes are avoided.