BUSINESS TRAVEL

As a Business grows, the contacts grow into a wider segment of the society. The Businessman who has international clients, has to visit different places for finalizing on the contracts and commitments. These visits are made for the growth of the Business, on the company expenses and time, thus, they are termed as Business Travel. It requires proper planning to save on the travel time and cost, and get the maximum out of the Business Trip.


How to Optimize Your Business Travel:

- Check if traveling to the client is absolute necessary.

- If the Client is in a better situation to visit you, than always prefer inviting him.

- If You are visiting a client, then depending upon the client's location, use appropriate means of communication. May be air travel is cheaper for you destination.

- Give your subordinate a chance to visit the client. This will boost his morale and experience, and it will save your valuable time.

- Look at the planner. If you can accommodate other client visits at that location on the same or next day, then re-schedule your trip accordingly.

- Outsource your travel management to a specialized travel agency instead of doing it on your own. It will save your time and cost from all aspects.

- Avoid rush hour arrivals at the destination as commuting will be slow and costlier.

- Don't always rely on your Cell Phone, Laptop, communicator or a Blackberry device, as they may crash at any point. Keep a Diary or a notebook with you which has all the contact numbers and addresses that you will require.

- Before you leave from your place, a checklist of all your important things will be a good idea.


Corporate Business Travel needs careful planning. Thats why its recommended to give this task to a Business Travel Planner for your Business Travel Management. Book Business Class Air Travel only if necessary, otherwise a normal class will save your cost. Accommodation, Weather, etc should also be pre-confirmed to adjust the itinerary accordingly.