Everyone longs to be home and to stay there whenever possible. But home is not where many an executive should be, as they need to travel for work purposes, with jet lag, lack of sleep, luggage and travel issues not being an excuse for subpar performance. But these obstacles can be hurdled by following these ten tips to avoid the usual headaches associated with business travel.
Plan ahead. This goes without saying. Make sure all your presentations have been completed and saved and everything packed before leaving. If there are family issues to attend to, take care of all of them before your flight leaves. Call the airline or travel provider to confirm your trip and arrive a good few hours before the flight.
Check with your credit card company to see if they add a surcharge to foreign currency or ATM transactions. Most countries add a 2 to 3 percent surcharge.
What do you need to bring on the trip? The first thing would be a big wallet that contains all your tickets, credit cards, and other vital papers that can fit into wallets. Pack a pen and have scratch paper handy for making notes. And in case your cards don’t work, have some cash handy with you.
It can be quite tiresome to remove all the metal objects in your jacket one by one – your phone, your keys, the whole works – just simply remove your jacket, place it on the conveyor belt, and go through security much faster that way.
Before leaving home, make sure you negotiate a transfer from the airport to the hotel. Do your homework by finding out the cost and estimated time of arrival for the transfer.
A business trip isn’t complete without your laptop. The laptop was built as a business tool, and while you may not plan to use it, you’ll never know when it comes in handy. It is important to hand carry the laptop to avoid having it mishandled by cavalier handlers who could care less for what’s inside the baggage.
Adjust your watch’s time zone to that of the country you will be traveling to. Unfortunately, you may also have to change your sleeping habits, but this is important for you to avoid jet lag.
Take the opportunity when it knocks – staying in the same hotel for more than a night consecutive is a chance for you to do your laundry. If you packed light, as you should, this might be necessary.
Don’t ruin any pre-existing exercise or sleep habits you currently have. A recent study revealed that business travelers who exercised while on a trip performed up to 61% better than those who didn’t.
If you need to take a cab, be transparent about the fare to be paid. If you wait until you’ve reached your destination, you’re at the cab driver’s mercy.
The last tip is the simplest and probably the most important – try keeping a smile on your face! A stress free business traveler is a happy business traveler and one who performs better at his or her job.
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