Whether you are off on a two-week conference or a six-week business trip, planning extended travel can be stressful. As planning an extended business trip requires you to think about things you wouldn’t need to consider for a shorter trip.
Every business owner knows that part of having a successful business is being willing to travel for work. However, when it comes to slightly longer business trips, it can be more tricky. Especially, if you have a partner and children to think about.
Fortunately, longer-term business travel doesn’t have to be a problem. There are many things you can do to ensure that your next long business trip is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.
Below are our top tips every entrepreneur needs to know when planning an extended business trip:
Create an Itinerary
The key to planning a successful business trip is creating an itinerary, or having your personal assistant do it for you. An easy-to-follow itinerary is essential for planning your trip, as it will allow you to see where you have to be each day.
An itinerary is crucial for choosing accommodation, as it enables you to see how far your accommodation is from where you need to be. This then allows you to work out whether you will need to hire a car for your trip or whether it will be cheaper to use taxis to get around.
Book Your Flights Early
The key to getting the best deal on flights is booking them as early as possible. So as soon as you know the dates for your trip, it is a good idea to book your flights.
With business trips the details change all the time, so ensure that your flight tickets are refundable. Purchasing tickets that can be refunded might cost a little more, but if your plans change it could save you a large amount of money.
Don’t Stay in a Hotel
While hotels are fine for a business trip that is a couple of nights long, for longer business trips they are expensive and lack space. Instead of booking a hotel room for your trip, consider renting an apartment with a flexible short-term lease.
Many military communities like Ultris Arrow Canyon, have apartments available for short term leases. The main benefit of renting an apartment is that you will have enough space for your family to come and visit you while you are away. Plus, you will also have the use of a furnished apartment, including a fully fitted kitchen.
Ship Your Suitcases
Instead of having to drag your bags in a taxi and through the airport, ship them instead. This will make travelling much more relaxing, as you won’t need to worry about your luggage.
Arrange for your suitcases, to be shipped to your accommodation a couple of days before you leave. That way, everything you need will be there once you arrive.
Planning an extended business trip can be tricky, but by following these tips you can make things much easier for yourself.
