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International business travel...it's more than flight reservations
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This work by Lee Iwan is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
Why are you going on a business trip?
Focus...Focus...Focus
Why ARE you going on this trip?
It's time to sit down and think about the business goal and what you hope will be accomplished. Make a list of the reasons why you are physically going to do business outside of the office.
What results does your boss expect from this trip?
What do you expect?
What does the customer expect?
What are the expected short, medium and long term benefits from this adventure?
Now, look at the list....you have a MISSION now.
It's time to sit down and think about the business goal and what you hope will be accomplished. Make a list of the reasons why you are physically going to do business outside of the office.
What results does your boss expect from this trip?
What do you expect?
What does the customer expect?
What are the expected short, medium and long term benefits from this adventure?
Now, look at the list....you have a MISSION now.
Know where you're going
Time...Health...Food...Customs
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- WHO | International travel and health publication
- World Health Organization exhaustive listing by country of health risks for travellers
What to bring in order to do the business
Tools...Toys....Backup
What business tools and toys do you need to bring with you?
1. Make a written list of the essential hardware, cables, cell phone, projectors, software, archives, catalogues, price lists, promotional items, etc. you need at least 2 weeks before the trip.
2. Add items up to 3 or 4 days before packing.
3. Put all of the items on your list in one physical location 24 hours before leaving town.
4. Have all the business information in a backup location on-line or accessible in the company server
1. Make a written list of the essential hardware, cables, cell phone, projectors, software, archives, catalogues, price lists, promotional items, etc. you need at least 2 weeks before the trip.
2. Add items up to 3 or 4 days before packing.
3. Put all of the items on your list in one physical location 24 hours before leaving town.
4. Have all the business information in a backup location on-line or accessible in the company server
What about that destination?
Learn a little....arrive like an expert
- Fodor's Travel Guides | Plan Your Trip Online
- Online travel guides to hundreds of destinations. Hotel and restaurant reviews. Forums where you can pose and answer questions. Fodor's guidebooks.
- Rough Guides Travel
- Good online guide to countries and destinations, what to expect, see and do.
- Travel Destinations Lonely Planet | Lonely Planet Travel Guide
- Another good guide to let you know what to expect when you get there.
- Reviews of hotels and resorts - TripAdvisor
- TripAdvisor: Visit TripAdvisor, your source for the web's best unbiased reviews of vacations, hotels, and resorts, worldwide. A
What to wear during this adventure
"Go light young man.......
1. What type of clothing will you need?
Formal or Semi-Formal, Business Casual, Outdoors or Work clothing, Travel clothing, Sleeping.
2. What type of shoes will work?
3. Think about each day of the trip and determine what you need to wear, you can use hotel laundry for trips over 1 week. This is not a fashion show, it's business.
4. Think about synthetic and synthetic/natural fabrics that don't wrinkle easy.
5. Everything should be able to mix and match, simple colors not too many patterns.
6. Before packing, lay out your complete outfits for each day, where can you eliminate items?
7. Always bring one extra shirt/blouse and a light jacket or sweater.
8. Spend the money on a great carry-on or suit bag
Formal or Semi-Formal, Business Casual, Outdoors or Work clothing, Travel clothing, Sleeping.
2. What type of shoes will work?
3. Think about each day of the trip and determine what you need to wear, you can use hotel laundry for trips over 1 week. This is not a fashion show, it's business.
4. Think about synthetic and synthetic/natural fabrics that don't wrinkle easy.
5. Everything should be able to mix and match, simple colors not too many patterns.
6. Before packing, lay out your complete outfits for each day, where can you eliminate items?
7. Always bring one extra shirt/blouse and a light jacket or sweater.
8. Spend the money on a great carry-on or suit bag
Airplanes
No one walks anymore
- SeatGuru.com - Your Enlightened Guide to Airplane Seating
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- Airline Contact Information
- Need airline information? Get web site, email, phone, address details and more here.
- WebFlyer :: The Frequent Flyer Authority
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Business Trip Planning
Do's and Taboos of Preparing for Your Trip Abroad
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Travel Adventures on the Company's Nickel: Or Fun on Business Trips
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Fodor's How to Pack, 2nd edition (Special-Interest Titles)
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The International Traveller's Guide to Doing Business in Latin America (International Business Traveller's Series)
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The Business Traveller's Handbook - How to Get Along with People in 100 Countries (Business Travellers Handbook)
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Sign up for all frequent travel programs
Do it now.....you won't regret it
Take the time to sign up for all the frequent flyer programs you can think of.
Start with all major airlines.
Don't forget the major hotels.
Write down all the passwords, account numbers, access codes, etc. in a location where you can easily find it, and use it as often as possible.
I cannot tell you how many times I have received free upgrades, fruit in the room, cancelled minor charges, and received special treatment just from being registered in a hotel or airline program.
Start with all major airlines.
Don't forget the major hotels.
Write down all the passwords, account numbers, access codes, etc. in a location where you can easily find it, and use it as often as possible.
I cannot tell you how many times I have received free upgrades, fruit in the room, cancelled minor charges, and received special treatment just from being registered in a hotel or airline program.
Lee Iwan Accumulated Experience
- Lee Iwan Accumulated Experience
- Lee Iwan lives, works and blogs from Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Business South of the Border
- Advice, tips, tricks and information about how to do business in Mexico. How to avoid embarrassment and eliminate costly cultural mistakes.
by Lee
Currently live and work in Leon, Guanajuato Mexico.
Involved in international business development, communications and promotions projects.
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Involved in international business development, communications and promotions projects.
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