Traveling for business likely won’t be all fun and games. There are things that you need to know before you even leave home that will make the trip a bit easier to deal with so that you get the most work accomplished for the company. If you’re traveling alone, it’s often a bit easier to ensure that your itinerary is in place so that you’re all set to get to work when you arrive at your destination. Here are just a few other things that you need to take into consideration:
Overhead Compartments
Pack a bag that has some of the same essentials that you have in your larger bags but on a smaller scale. This bag will be kept on the plane with you in the overhead compartment. Check the regulations for things that you can’t have on the plane. If your other bag is lost, you’ll still have a change of clothes and basic items to get you through until you can find your luggage or replace the items that were lost.
Insurance Coverage
Talk to the business about insurance coverage that you have while on the trip. Will you have to pay for lost items or if something happens while driving a rental car? An important issue that you need to discuss is workers compensation in the event that you are injured while on the trip. Take a look at the area you’re traveling to as you want to determine the risk level of injuries that could occur. Just in case, you may want to think about who you’d want to submit your workers compensation claim to. Typically, these are submitted to specialty law firms, such as Oxner + Permar, LLC.
Papers Please
Store the important papers that you need for work and your essential cards, such as your passport, in a plastic storage bag. Keep the bag in the one that you take on the plane. If your other bag is stolen, you still have identification, money and the information about the business trip. If possible, laminate the items that you have so that they don’t get ruined if they were to get wet.
Internet Access
Some locations might not have adequate internet access or free access at all. Set up your connection before you arrive at the destination so that everything is ready to go, allowing you to work on your computer and use your phone when needed. An international data plan is also an option so that you save money. Don’t forget the chargers to electric devices, such as the laptop and the phone.
When you travel for business, there are a few more things to consider than if you’re traveling for pleasure. Keep important items with you at all times. Stay in touch with the company the entire time to let someone know what you’re doing and what you’re learning about.
