By Vince Zogovich
Business trips are already stressful. Business men seem to be constantly on the phone as they arrange their day around important meetings, struggle to guarantee that they have the proper transportation arrangements to and from every single airport and then they still have to prepare for the actual business meetings. There are quite a few things that can cause unnecessary stress on a business trip, but living by these five tips will help every trip run a little bit more smoothly.
Airport transportation
Some limo services offer worldwide service, which can be a huge relief. No matter where a business person travels, he can rest assured that a reliable limo will be waiting to pick him up from the airport. Most airports also offer shuttle services if they are located nearby the hotel. Having a chauffeur is a nice convenience, but it is not always necessary. Many businesses in the rental car industry offer convenient pick up services as well.
Making sure that reliable transportation from the airport to the hotel may not seem like a big deal, but it can save the day if there is not a taxi service available.
Business Amenities
After leaving the airport and stepping out of a limo, most people on a business trip want to relax. By the time that they realize that the hotel does not offer what they need, it is too late to get a refund, and this will cause some unnecessary stress.
Most hotels offer at least a few business amenities, such as high-speed internet. The less common ones, like a fax machine, may not be available for public use. Individuals that are about to take a business trip can help eliminate this stress by calling to check that hotels have everything that will be needed before making a reservation. If conference calls will be done via Skype or another similar program, it is important to ask about how fast the internet is as well.
A Flight Bag
Right above the importance of reliable limo services is how comfortable the flight itself is. Instead of being one of those people who boards the plane and then has to search around for everything that they will need on a long flight, be one of the people who has everything that they will need in a bag that will fit under the seat.
Make sure to include reading material, headphones, a phone charger and a laptop if it will be used. For those that are going on their first business trip, take the time to do some research about what you should, and should not, bring.
Eating
Eating before getting on a plane will mean that there is more time for sleep. Simply boarding a plane and then drifting away in a peaceful sleep to wake up and only have an hour left to go sounds like pure heaven, and this is what most people should strive for. This can help to drop jet lag, and leave a person ready to go as soon as the plane lands.
Eating is something that should also be considered while on the business trip. Individuals are encouraged to take the time to check out nearby restaurants before they book a hotel room, and call to ask about services at the hotel that they plan to stay at. If there is a current renovation project going on that eliminates room service for guests, it will be nice to know before arriving.
Business trips seem to be known for being stressful and full of eating in a taxi while talking on the phone on the way to a meeting. Business trips can be made that much easier by following some of these business tips, like making sure to pick reliable taxi services and sleeping on the plane.
