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| FOR SHORT BUSINESS TRIPS |
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- write a packing list for short business trips that you can use over and over. Refer to it while packing so you don't forget anything
- keep a duplicate set of toiletries in a set place; return them to this place when you unpack
- pack only what you think you will need—don't overpack
- choose outfits that can be worn for either business or casual dress
- choose clothes that don't wrinkle easily
- take prescribed or over-the-counter medications you need
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| YOUR BRIEFCASE |
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- take extra business cards, pens, notepads, paperclips, calculator
- pack computer powercords, external drives, CDs, phone cord, Palm charger, etc.
- create a travel folder for your trip that includes important papers and materials
- pack unfinished work to get done in your spare time
- keep all travel information on a separate sheet (departure time, airline, flights, hotel destination, rental car information, confirmation numbers, directions, appointments)
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| KEEPING OTHERS INFORMED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS |
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- let family and business associates know about your travel plans
- set e-mail to auto-respond if you are not going to check it regularly while you are away
- let clients and colleagues know when you will not be available
- leave emergency numbers with family and business associates
- check in with staff as needed
- inform colleagues about matters that may arise in your absence and provide instructions on what to do
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| KEEPING ORGANIZED WHILE TRAVELING |
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- use separate credit cards for business and personal expenses
- keep receipts in a folder or enveloped marked as "Expense Receipts"
- complete your expense forms each day
- put valuables in a safe place when you leave your hotel room
- attach a note on papers left on hotel room desk instructing housekeeping not to throw the papers away
- charge your computer when it is not being used
- keep a list of things you need to do related to this trip upon your return home
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- write a packing list for short business trips that you can use over and over. Refer to it while packing so you don't forget anything
- keep a duplicate set of toiletries in a set place; return them to this place when you unpack
- pack only what you think you will need—don't overpack
- choose outfits that can be worn for either business or casual dress
- choose clothes that don't wrinkle easily
- take prescribed or over-the-counter medications you need
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- write a packing list for short business trips that you can use over and over. Refer to it while packing so you don't forget anything
- keep a duplicate set of toiletries in a set place; return them to this place when you unpack
- pack only what you think you will need—don't overpack
- choose outfits that can be worn for either business or casual dress
- choose clothes that don't wrinkle easily
- take prescribed or over-the-counter medications you need
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- write a packing list for short business trips that you can use over and over. Refer to it while packing so you don't forget anything
- keep a duplicate set of toiletries in a set place; return them to this place when you unpack
- pack only what you think you will need—don't overpack
- choose outfits that can be worn for either business or casual dress
- choose clothes that don't wrinkle easily
- take prescribed or over-the-counter medications you need
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