Business Or Pleasure? How To Make The Most Of Of Business Travel
Business Or Pleasure? How To Make The Most Of Of Business Travel
Traveling for your job can be a stressful experience. Between the long hours, unfamiliar surroundings, and change of routine, you may find yourself overwhelmed quickly. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to keep your sanity… And you may just find time for rest and relaxation while you are away.
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Plan Ahead
It sounds like a no-brainer, but the more you plan, the less stressed you’ll be. Make a point to research your destination, know your directions, and find where you’ll park well ahead of the journey. It’s also beneficial to pack anything you need to conduct business several days before you go.
Write Off Your Expenses
One of the best parts about traveling for work is that you can enjoy visiting new places without spending a dime of your own money. When your trips are mostly related to work, you can deduct much of the cost of your travel. (And if you plan to rent a hotel for part of your journey, you can deduct that, too.) You’ll also have the opportunity to deduct 50% of meals and entertainment. Keep your receipts so that you can get properly reimbursed or deduct applicable expenses from your taxes.
Network
Networking is a great way to both enjoy your time on your business trip and to create new connections. You’ll have an opportunity to meet people in your industry, and you can even network at your campsite. Make sure that you have business cards, brochures, and other printed pieces to pass out. To learn to create promotional material, look for an online template that allows you to download popular designs and make them your own with custom text, images, icons, and more.
Don’t Skip The Exercise
It’s easy to step away from your normal routine when you’re traveling. But you really have no excuses. The Trained For Adventure blog explains that there are plenty of pieces of equipment you can pack in your RV. Adjustable dumbbells, loop resistance bands, and a jump rope are a few examples.
Leave Early
If your trip involves moving across time zones, plan on leaving at least a day early. This will give you an opportunity to begin to adjust your sleep schedule so that you’re not walking into meetings hollow-eyed and exhausted. Pulmonary Associates of Brandon & Sun City says it will help to spend as much time outside during the daylight as possible and to bring earplugs to block noise when you do try to sleep.
Have The Right Ride
How often do you travel for business? If it’s a regular occurrence, make sure that you have the right RV for the job. This is especially important if you bring your family along because you need room for everyone and all of your business equipment, samples, or merchandise. Visit RV Ready’s online showroom to get an idea of what’s available so that you can find exactly the right mobile accommodation for your needs.
More than 1.3 million people go on business trips each day in the United States. When you are one of these, you can avoid the hustle and bustle of the airport and the uncertainty of hotels by simply bringing your RV. And, since you’re traveling for business, you can write off most of your expenses, including your brochures and business cards, which can allow you to see new places on your company’s dime.
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