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Becoming a Self-Dependent Business Traveler
2011
09.19
09.19
Business trips can get expensive – everyone knows that and companies, to an extent, understand that this is a natural part of doing business. “You have to spend money to make money,” after all. However, controlling the financial burden that these trips can become is a crucial skill for both the company footing the bill and the executive doing the traveling. Most of the time, the company will make the
Reducing the Financial Stress of Business Trips
2011
09.15
09.15
This isn’t the 80s anymore, when money seemed to flow out of everyone’s pockets and people moved it around like it was going out of style. These days, even big corporations have found that money is tight, so cost-control has become crucial. This is true even for business trips, which once were highlighted by near-bottomless expense accounts and “champagne and caviar” image that used to be as
Save Big on Business Trips
2011
09.11
09.11
Traveling can never be put on the back burner whenever business expansion is the core topic. In this day of globalization, stiff market competition and economy dynamics, a company’s “best man” is always on-call for business trips, both domestic and international. And when we speak of business and traveling, expenses are always a top sub-topic. Just because yours is the richest company all over US, it doesn’
Avoid Business Travel Headaches
2011
09.06
09.06
We all know business traveling calls for extra time and effort. Some people think it’s an honor to be sent offshore for a meeting as a company representative. However, others think it is too demanding to the point of eating up your personal time. Sadly though, some subordinates can’t help but say yes to a business trip out of sheer obligation. To lighten the burden brought on by corporate traveling “work add-
Business Travel Expenses: How and Why should You Estimate Them?
2011
09.01
09.01
Why estimate your business travel expenses?
When you are tasked to fly on business, transparency in your expenses is a must. Estimating the expenditures has to be based on the kind of trip you need to undertake, which also includes considerations regarding the length of time you will be away, hotel arrangements, required health vaccinations, and the like. Prior to the date of your departure, it is important to conf
The Effects of Rule 240 on Your Travel Rights
2011
08.27
08.27
Consider these scenarios: your flight has been cancelled, so you get stranded at the airport. Under these circumstances, you are wondering if there’s some other way you can get out of this situation.
In the event of delays caused by an airline, Rule 240 is applicable to you. When an airline is responsible for the delay of your fight, it’s very important that you are aware of your rights. There is an air
Formulating a Corporate Travel Policy
2011
08.23
08.23
In this age of globalization, traveling outside of your work zone gives your company a competitive edge. As a business foreman, just the thought of this might crank up headaches due to so many considerations – expenses, travel documents, luggage, the itinerary and tons of additional work. But this is no reason to worry, because going outside of your perimeter might mean business growth and expansion. And to make
Staying Productive on a Long Haul Flight
2011
08.18
08.18
If you’re the type who doesn’t feel comfortable about having long idle periods, flying long distance on a business trip could pose a problem. It’s not like you can pass up on the opportunity; but you would rather be sitting on your desk than waiting in your airline seat until you reach your destination. If sleeping is not for you, you can do any of the things below to while away your free time.
There are alwa
Ways to Cut Down On Business Travel Expenses
2011
08.14
08.14
While executives who travel for official purposes have expense accounts that allow them to charge nearly anything to the company, it still pays to cut down on spending. Most of the time, even the most lenient of companies will look down upon any of their personnel that abuses their expense accounts and makes frivolous purchases. While travel-related charges are to be expected for a businessman on the go, it does ma
Tips on Making Arrangements for Corporate Travel
2011
08.10
08.10
Having a website for your business isn’t enough. Time and again, you must travel either to hone your business skills, or tap a wider range of clients.
Some companies just have policies when it comes to allotting the budget for business travel. For sure, you apply the same principle in your line of business. You should be wise in spending, which means that all expenses should be accounted for. Hence, prior to the