#TravelThursday - Acing Your Business Trip

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Despite the rise of video conferencing, meeting in person is not an extinct activity. Whether you are a seasoned business traveler or are preparing for your first venture, stuffing your suit and other important belongings all in one bag just never gets easier.

Good news - Business travel does not need to be intimidating! By packing carefully and planning ahead you’ll be well on your way to acing your business trip:

• Ditch the excess baggage: Only pack what you need and avoid checking luggage when possible. Clothing wise, choose a color palette and stick with it. Make sure all pants, skirts, and shoes can work with multiple outfits, if not leave it home. If checking a bag is necessary, be sure to keep all the essentials in your carry on (important documents, laptop, device chargers, business appropriate clothing, medications, etc.). This way even if your bag doesn’t make it, the important items will.

• Collect your points: If your company’s policy allows you to keep the miles you earn on business for personal use - enroll yourself in a frequent flier program. First, do some research. Some airlines and hotels have a lot of partnerships and you could be earning miles even when your head hits the pillow.

• Bring hard copies of documents: Utilizing apps like TripIt to help organize your itineraries and confirmations is great, but it’s also a good idea to print a hard copy of any important information (phone numbers, emails, confirmation numbers). If the power goes out or your battery is dead it’ll come in handy.

• Organize your receipts: Plan ahead for completing your expense reports. Bring an envelope to help keep track of all your receipts. Label the envelope with the date of the trip, client name, travel city, etc. and write notes on the envelope to remind yourself later. Now when you come home, you have everything in order - vs. pulling out a handful of crumbled receipts and straining to remember which each was from.

Business travel may be a frequent occurrence in your line of work and we wouldn’t want you to dread it. We know your time on the road to the airport is invaluable, so spending it behind the wheel may not be the best option.  By reserving a car service with Dynasty Limo, you’ll be able to use your time in transit to catch up on flagged emails or prepare any notes/presentations so you’re able to arrive to your gate feeling stress-free. Call us today (631) 587-8500!

Make Business Travel Less Stressful

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Work stress plus the hassle of traveling paves the way for an anxiety-inducing, particularly taxing business trip. In fact, research has pulled in data from over 6,000 travelers and found that an employee traveling for work can lose up to 6.9 hours on a trip due to stress – that’s 6.9 hours not spent resting or working.

But business trips don’t have to be something you come to dread. Luckily there are some ways to prepare yourself ahead of time to better handle the chaos or reduce it all together, and we’re here to share them with you:

Sleep well – Lack of sleep can affect any part of your day no matter where you are or what you have planned. Get as much rest as possible prior to jet-setting, you never know how many lines you’ll be waiting on or how long it’ll take you to check in to your hotel.

Perfect the carry-on bag – Since this bag is with you at all times, it’s least likely to get lost. Pack your valuables and any important work documents to ensure they arrive to your destination with you. If it’s a short trip, try only bringing a carry on to nix baggage claim waits all together.

Dress appropriately – If you’re walking off a plane right into a business meeting, wear your business attire on the flight. This way you avoid the stress of changing in tiny airport bathroom stalls. No business meeting planned right away? Travel in comfort.

Use your smartphone for more than just calls and emails – Is the flight delayed? Where’s the nearest breakfast place?  There’s an app for that. From travel checklists to flight status updates and ground transportation options, the abundance of travel apps on the market can help your day run a bit smoother.

Reserve a car service – Your time on the road is invaluable, spending it behind the wheel on your way to the airport isn’t the best option. By reserving a car service with Dynasty Limo, you’ll be able to use your time in transit to catch up on flagged emails or prepare any notes/presentations so you’re able to arrive to your gate feeling stress-free.

Business travel may be a frequent occurrence in your line of work and we wouldn’t want you to dread it. Prepare ahead of time and take some time for yourself and things should pan out nicely. Call us today (631) 587-8500!