Top 10 Tips for the Traveling Entrepreneur!

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For the entrepreneur, whether or not he is currently involved in some kind of an outsourcing lifestyle, traveling for both business and pleasure can be combined if you only do your homework well. A lot of snags, inconveniences and complications can arise while you’re on a trip so you have to give careful thought and plan your much deserved vacation down to the last detail. With the demands of your job as an entrepreneur, traveling is a luxury – although something that those in search of the Virtual Business Lifestyle want to devourer! However, it could use a lot of your precious resources if you do not plan well so make sure that you maximize your time enjoying your vacation while you minimize the use of your resources.

Where and how long will you stay? What do you need to bring? Do have enough budget to spend for the entire travel? How can you do the things that you need to do without spending too much? Do you have any contingency plans in case problems arise? Asking yourself these questions and more is a good way to start.

Maybe you have a better idea on how to make the most of your trip while taking care of business. Grab a pen and paper and let’s start brainstorming. Map out your journey and make it an unforgettable one.

Plan. Identify your travel destinations and print out a map of the places that you will visit. Now look for a cheap place to stay. It should have easy access to public transportation. Is it a walking distance to your frequent destinations? Daily expenses on taxi and shuttle fees will eat up a huge chunk of your budget.

Airlines. Fly on economy using a single airline. If you are the type who gets a lot of work done while flying, you may want to upgrade to first class or business class so you can focus on doing your work up in the air.

Accommodation. Choose a hotel that is comfortable, clean and cheap. If you will be staying for a longer period, an apartment is a good alternative. That way, you will still stay productive while saving a lot of money.

Netbook. A cheaper version of laptops, netbooks are fast gaining popularity. In fact I did a post on this subject before Christmas. They are designed for lightweight use such as computing, surfing the Internet and running web-based applications. Netbooks are ultraportable and extremely lightweight, which makes it an ideal companion for the travelling entrepreneur. Having a netbook means that you can connect to the internet instantly while you’re on the go.

Internet access. Always stay connected by having internet access wherever you are. Your netbook should be paired with high-speed internet connection offered by wireless broadband service providers.

Smartphone. It is a must for traveling entrepreneurs to bring a smart phone such as a Blackberry, which are now equipped with Wi-Fi, 3G, GPS and many more features you thought only computers have. With smart phones, it is possible for you to meet your business needs while you’re away by giving you reliable communication capabilities, access to information from the Web, and even do social networking. If you still haven’t got one yet and you are planning to replace your old cell phone, make it a smart phone.

Food. Instead of eating in fast food restaurants, look for places that offer cheap, but healthy food. Stay healthy without overshooting your budget.

Fitness. Counter the stressful effects of flying, traveling and taking care of your business needs by putting exercise and workout part of your daily activities.

Booking. You can save a lot of money traveling with some practical tips on booking your flights. Get online and book your flights as early as possible so you can choose the cheapest seats available. Avoid traveling on dates that are considered peak season. Check out the best deal online by comparing the rates offered by the different travel agencies.

Virtual  assistance. Free yourself from doing the repetitive and time consuming part of your business needs so you can have more time for yourself. A virtual assistant can handle your calls, clean up your inbox and everything else in your to-do list.

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