5 Travel Tips for Small Business Owners

All your friends think you have a glamorous job. Brisbane one day, Darwin the next, then on to Auckland — and back home for the weekend. Of course, you don’t want to burst their bubble. And all you saw of those wonderful cities was the inside of the airports, taxis, your client’s offices and the view from your hotel room — if you were lucky the bulk of your flights were on time.

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Technology has definitely increased productivity. However, Skype won’t cut it with all your clients, so air travel is still on the radar. So let’s look at some travel tips that will also save you money as well:

1.) Booking Online

Booking accommodations online is quick, convenient, and easy. Most hotel chains are proactively looking for corporate business and offer loyalty and privilege cards for regular guests. There's no charge to join these loyalty hotel groups, and it’s worth it. Something you may not be aware of is when you do use your priority cards and book online with the hotels you don't prepay for your rooms; Although, you include credit card details the payment isn't processed until you arrive at the hotel.

With the volume of recent erratic weather, unexpected storms, airport closures and long delays, it is reassuring to know that one phone call to the hotel prior to the cancellation time on the day of your booking is all it takes to cancel your booking. Plus there are no charges for cancellations.

2.) Loyalty Programs

Many of the loyalty programs also include complimentary newspapers, free breakfast, a complimentary drink in the bar, plus complimentary Wi-Fi. Shop around — find the loyalty plan that works for you for the cities that you frequent.

If you need to send parcels or items to the hotel, be very clear on your labelling. Let’s say you're pre-sending two boxes — clearly marked:

– John James, C/- Hilton Hotel, 488 George St.,
Sydney, NSW 2000.
Carton No.1 of 2. Guest arriving March 20.

3.) Include Mobile Device Number and Itinerary

Also include your phone number and ideally make a note on your itinerary what sort of boxes were used.

4.) Hotel Booking

The more notice you give with loyalty hotel bookings, the cheaper the rate. So book early, remember you can cancel without penalty, as long as you give notice on the day.

5.) Loyal Travel

Become a loyal traveller. Loyalty is valued and rewarded by every airline. Again it’s worth joining the airline frequent flyer program so that your flights are tracked. The more you fly, the more you progress up the frequent flyer ladder.