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Before Your Business Travel
Task list
- Ensure you have complied with your employers travel policy and administrative requirements
- Make sure your travel plans and contact details are known to your manager
- Ensure you have travel insurance
- Make sure your passport is valid at least six months past your expected return date
- Ensure any relevant visas have been obtained
- Choose a hotel that offers special services to business travelers
- Confirm all reservations
- Leave your contact information of the hotels where you are staying
- Tie up any loose ends at the office before departing
- Let clients and colleagues know when you will be unavailable
- Stock your work bag or briefcase with all the business-related items you need for the trip
- Make note of your need to pack any electronic equipment, including PDAs or laptop
Your Business Travel
Task list
- Use separate credit cards for business and personal purchases.
- Keep all the receipts for business purchases.
- Keep your business paperwork in one place in your hotel room.
- Make notes directly after business meetings while still fresh in your mind.
When You Return
Task list
- Notify your employer of any reportable incidents that occur while on overseas business
- Request support from your HR team or manager should you experience any difficulties as a result of your travel
- Go through mail, voice messages, and e-mail as soon as you can
- Put your list in order of priority with most urgent items at the top
- Tackle each item on the list