{"id":6020,"date":"2020-04-02T17:40:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T21:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=6020"},"modified":"2020-04-02T17:41:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T21:41:21","slug":"planning-a-business-trip-5-tips-for-a-less-stressful-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/planning-a-business-trip-5-tips-for-a-less-stressful-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Business Trip: 5 Tips for a Less Stressful Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Three-quarters of people<\/a> aged 23 to 35 see business travel as a positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We get it. After all, it beats spending all your time in the office!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the reality of business travel can differ from people’s expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is business, after all, not leisure. That means long flights and busy schedules over suntans and swimming pools! All told, the entire process can be intense, stressful, and arduous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want some advice on making the experience more bearable? Read on for 5 top tips on planning a stress-free business trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Take Note of Your Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Always make sure you check the business trip itinerary in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aim to know exactly what\u2019s expected of you. Check who you\u2019re meeting, where you\u2019re meeting them, and at what time you need to arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarify the transport details and how you\u2019ll get from A to B. Likewise, enquire as to who\u2019ll be picking you up at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing these logistical details in advance help the trip run smoothly. It\u2019ll also give you ample time to ask questions and seek clarification from anyone making travel arrangements on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Double-Check Your Travel Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want is to forget your travel documents! There\u2019s nothing worse than arriving at the gate to find you don\u2019t have your passport. That bad start can set the tone for the rest of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check it\u2019s in your bag before heading to the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to consider the expiration date as well. Many countries won\u2019t let you in if it\u2019s going to expire within 6 months. Give yourself enough time to get a replacement if yours is running low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Charge Your Electronic Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The business trip is going to be far harder if your electronics run out of juice! There\u2019s nothing worse than your laptop or mobile going flat before a big pitch or executive meeting. Try to charge everything up fully before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a power bank is a good idea too. It means you\u2019ve got a back-up if you\u2019re using your phone a lot and draining the battery. Also, make sure you\u2019ve packed the right travel adaptor for the country you\u2019re visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pack as Little as Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Business travel isn\u2019t a vacation. That means, among other things, that you don\u2019t need a giant suitcase full of stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack as lightly as possible. Taking everything in a carryon saves you endless hassle throughout the trip. There\u2019s no waiting around at airports for hold luggage to arrive or hauling a massive bag wherever you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Take Sensible Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You never know when an accident and unexpected problem might arise. That means it\u2019s far better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid complacency. Organize quality business travel insurance for every trip and know who to contact in worse-case scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want more advice on this topic? These great tips<\/a> are worth checking out too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time to Plan Your Business Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Going on a business trip? Hopefully, the advice in this post will help you plan for it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to the other sections of our website to read more articles like this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Three-quarters of people aged 23 to 35 see business travel as a positive. We get it. After all, it beats spending all your time in the office! Unfortunately, the reality of business travel can differ from people’s expectations. This is business, after all, not leisure. That means long flights and busy schedules over suntans and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6020"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6020"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6022,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6020\/revisions\/6022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}