On the Road: 7 Tips for Surviving Business Travel
Imagine this -- your flight was delayed two hours, your rental car mysteriously isn’t where the company said it would be, and when you finally get back to the hotel you discover your shampoo bottle has leaked all over the suit you were going to wear at tomorrow's meetings. Business trips aren’t always smooth sailing. But they’re not going anywhere -- business travel is a massive, fast-growing industry. In 2014, Americans took 482 million trips for business purposes and spent $292 billion on trips, meetings, events, and other programs. Yes, that’s billion. With a B. Clearly, we’re on the move a lot. And if you haven’t already, chances are that at some point in your career, you’ll find yourself on a bus, plane, or train in a professional capacity. We’ve got you covered -- from accommodations to getting around a new area, read on to find out the seven essential tips for surviving on the road. 1) Pack the right things -- and leave the superfluous items at home. When tr...