{"id":35706,"date":"2019-10-08T12:21:16","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T16:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=35706"},"modified":"2023-02-27T22:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T02:50:18","slug":"dos-donts-business-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2019\/dos-donts-business-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"The DOs and DON\u2019Ts of Business Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

A good business takes no prisoners (unless you\u2019re running a prison, in which case please take as many prisoners as possible). If you\u2019re the owner of a fledgling company, you\u2019ll need the scruples of Alan Sugar and the moral relativism of a twentieth century continental philosopher \u2013 and a bit of financial acumen wouldn\u2019t hurt either.<\/p>\n

Nowhere are these skills more important than in the big ol\u2019 world of business travel. On our increasingly globalised planet, your employees will have to commute to clients much more frequently \u2013 and their constant flights could land a body blow on your cash flow.<\/p>\n

Think about it. Flights, hotels, meals, leisure time \u2013 the bill you\u2019re footing while your employee canes it on the business credit card could be astronomical if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, we\u2019ve decided to give you a helping hand by creating this list of DOs and DON\u2019Ts of business travel. Take a look and prepare to make some savings.<\/p>\n

DO book airport parking<\/h3>\n

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\n3 Ways to Bootstrap Your Startup’s Business Travel Budget<\/em><\/p>\n

Flying is still one of the most economically viable transport options available to an international business, but the mod cons necessary for corporate travel can be exorbitant for a startup.<\/p>\n

One such necessity is airport parking, which can be time consuming and expensive if not booked in advance. But check online and you\u2019ll be able to find a decent deal.<\/p>\n

For instance, we snuck a peak at\u00a0 Airport parking offers and found very reasonable deals for a meet and greet service, which allowed us to have our car collected by a valet at our terminal. Can\u2019t say fairer than that.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T skimp on hotels<\/h3>\n

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\nTHE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVELING WHEN YOU HAVE NO MONEY<\/em><\/p>\n

Booking a hotel for your employee should be a piece of cake \u2013 but it requires a lot more consideration than a simple holiday.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to find a location close to your client\u2019s base, as well as one that will make your employee feel valued as a member of your team.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve scoured the internet for corporate-friendly hotel booking sites and decided that Booking.com is one of our absolute faves, finding a plethora of deals for the discerning traveller.<\/p>\n

DO indulge in fine dining<\/h3>\n

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\nMoney Under 30’s Guide To Traveling On A Small Budget<\/em><\/p>\n

Every person who\u2019s been on a business trip understands the allure of a slap-up meal at the end of the day. When you\u2019ve spent a shift abroad schmoozing with potential clients, what you need is some succulent cuisine to fuel you for the next day\u2019s glut of meetings.<\/p>\n

But as a boss, it\u2019s important that you know how to feed your staff economically. If possible, persuade them to take clients along for dinner, or create a list of places where you feel your employee should eat. That way, they\u2019ll be able to mix business and pleasure, and stay within your price range.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s our list! But there are plenty more ways that you can slash costs on a business trip. Which ones can you think of? Let us know in the comments below!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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