Real sources of stress, business trips also represent a real opportunity and a chance to develop contacts and business in a short period. Between all the constraints to be taken into consideration when making a business trip abroad, it seems essential to plan a good organization so that this trip doesn't turn into a nightmare.
First of all, you should ask yourself if you really have to travel, if so why and with what means of transportation. These elements will allow you to define the bases of your trip if it is necessary and to be able to organize yourself accordingly.
We have put together a checklist for organizing your business trip abroad.
Anticipation is the key to professional travel abroad, especially when it comes to time management. Here are some points not to be missed:
Even if it is a complex task, managing your budget is essential to the good preparation of a business trip. Here is what you must think about:
→ Transportation
→ Meals
→ Accommodation
→ Seminar/meeting rooms if necessary
Organizing a business trip abroad also means preparing the formalities according to the destination and the needs. A quick reminder is therefore necessary:
→ Identity document (valid identity card or passport)
→ Visa
→ Boarding passes/tickets
→ European health insurance card
→ Phone plan
→ Current currency
→ Bank card abroad
These few tips will allow you to anticipate and organize your business trips abroad without them becoming tedious and anxiety-provoking tasks for you and your employees.
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