If your line of business means that you are a frequent traveler, this can be a drain on your energy and on your financial resources. Here are some tips for reducing stress on your business trips and saving some money while you travel. You may also seek business travel services to make your business trip more convenient.
Choose a Business Credit Card
Keeping a separate credit card for all your business travel will save you money and make it easier to keep track of your business expenses. There are many different options from cards with cash back, rewards and incentives, a signing bonus and delayed interest rates. If you’re not certain which is the best for you, check out the business travel card reviews.
Saving Money and Earning Rewards
Sign up with a trusted traveler program such as Global Entry, Sentri or Nexus for international travel and TSA Pre✓for U.S. travel. As a business traveler, these memberships will allow you expedited traveler statuses through dedicated lanes and kiosks to cut down on waiting times. Try to stick with one or two airlines for all your travel and apply for their frequent flier programs. The more you fly with one company, the faster you will get rewards. Do the same with hotel chains, so you can get frequent stay discounts and rewards.
Keep your Documentation Safe
Always back up your travel documents electronically, your passports, visas, itinerary’s and driver’s license should all be scanned and saved somewhere safely so you’ll be covered in the event of loss or theft. Store them in the cloud so you can access them easily from anywhere. Email yourself a list of all the addresses where you will be visiting and staying, along with any driving directions you may need.
Keep your Passport Current
Give yourself plenty of time to renew your passport. Due to the current demand, it can take up to two to four weeks for processing. Hold on to your old passport if your visa are still current, you can travel with both passports to continue to use visas in your expired passport. If you travel frequently it may be worth getting a duplicate passport so you can travel o none while you’re submitting the other for visas. When you’re renewing your passport, make sure your photos meet the requirements. This is the number one reason why passport applications are declined.
Another important issue while you’re traveling is your health. Wash your hands frequently or carry hand sanitizer with you. If you’re on a long plane trip, stand up and walk around every hour to reduce your risk of blood clots. Stick to what you know when it comes to local cuisine. You don’t want to miss an important business meeting because you have an upset stomach. Don’t forget to stay hydrated; drinking plenty of water will ensure you look fresh and you’ll feel alert. If you’re traveling overseas and you need to find specific health advice for the country you are visiting, you can find it at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Charlie Parker travels extensively for business assignments. She writes about a variety of business topics, drawing on her knowledge which she shares with an online audience.
