5 Pro Tips for Business Travel - Same Day Translations : Same Day Translations

Traveling for business isn’t like traveling for leisure. Booking flights, reserving hotel rooms and choosing transportation upon your arrival are few of the many things you must do before embarking on your trip. Time is more valuable when traveling for work and cost is generally less important than comfort and efficiency. Here’s a few tips to improve your next trip when traveling for business:

Know Your Company’s Policies

Before booking anything, know your company’s policies for booking as it will save you time and hassle. Many companies require you to book and use a corporate card for any purchase during your work trip. Companies frequently use a preferred airline, hotel chain and/or rental car company.

Pack Smart

When traveling for business, you are representing your company, even when on the airplane. Dress appropriately when traveling, whether that is business formal or casual. Know the dress code of meetings and/or dinners you will be attending. When in doubt, dress to impress. You never know when a networking opportunity will arise so be sure to dress and act professionally when traveling.

Join Frequent Flyer Program

Book flights using the same airline every time and join a frequent flyer program. Being loyal to a brand will give you higher status to receive more perks and upgrades as you continue traveling. Stay loyal to one hotel chain to also earn rewards and upgrades. Use an app to track your miles and know how to redeem them for future travel.

Book Flights Wisely

Time is money when it comes to traveling for business. Travel time is dead time, so while direct flights may cost more, it might be worth it. Be aware that direct flights still might stop but you stay on the plane, while non-stop are direct and do not stop.

Track Bags with GPS

Use GPS to track your bags and decrease the stress of losing your luggage during transit. There are many different and relatively inexpensive apps that can help reduce the chance of losing your luggage. What tips do you have for business travel? Comment below and share with us any tips you have when traveling for work.