Between practicing for
presentations and gearing up for gatherings, preparing for a business
trip seems to be a task all of its own. Utilize your time wisely and
you can cut your stress level in half! Read on for some helpful
business travel tips.
1. Keep essentials
packed at all times.
If you travel
regularly, don’t even bother unpacking toiletries, charge cords
etc. Keep these necessities in your travel bag and store a second set
at home. This way you will be less likely to forget something when
you are in a rush.
2. Bring disposable
items to save space later.
Old socks or T-shirts
that are nearing the end of their life fill two needs. Not only do
they help you clean out your at-home clothing storage, they can be
disposed of quickly if you need more room in your carryon. Similarly,
disposable toiletries can be used once and then tossed, saving you
precious packing space.
3. Don’t forget to
pack casual clothing.
Most business
travellers forget to pack casual clothing. You never know when a
stroll in the park or a visit to a beach will pop up! Try and
incorporate at least one recreational outfit so you don’t have to
go sightseeing in business formal attire.
4. Avoid checking
luggage
Checked baggage fees
can get pricey and checking luggage takes up precious time. Avoid
this hassle by simply packing a carry on suitcase and a large
personal item.
5. Utilize a Travel
Agent for Plane Tickets
Searching online for
long hours to find cheaper fare might work for leisure travellers,
but business travellers are on a tight time schedule and can’t
afford to waste precious minutes. Great travel agents routinely book
business airfare for relatively low costs and can help you obtain
your air miles in the future.
6. Make a parking reservation ahead of time
Do your research and
reserve your parking online, ahead of time! This way, your parking
spot will be ready and waiting for you by the time you arrive at the
airport.
