You Can Successfully Manage Your Business While Traveling With These Tips
As an entrepreneur, you know that business never stops – even if you need to take a trip. In
order for your company to succeed, you need to stay connected at all times. Luckily, with
evolving tech, you can do just that. Here at Woander, we love to help travelers get to their
destination and solve their problems along the way, so we have some tips for how you can
manage your business while on the road.
First, Book An Affordable Flight
If you are an entrepreneur who has most of your money in your business then you likely need to
stick to your budget when it comes to travel. If this is you then you can look online for time and
money-saving travel apps. For instance, websites like HotelTonight help you to find lodging at
discount rates and FareCompare is a great site for plane ticket discounts that provides real-time
airfare alerts so you can get the best deal at the right time. You can also save money by
booking your tickets well in advance when possible as they will cost more if you get them at the
last minute.
Automation Should Be Your Best Friend
You can save a lot of time and still get your business done by automating many of your
important tasks. For instance, you can set up your email and create rules so that when you get
an email from a specific person, an automatic message is sent out that either leaves the
recipient a pre-set message or leaves an out-of-office message that says when you will return.
You can also set up automatic payments for recurring business expenses so that you don’t miss
a due date and find yourself in financial hot water. Another idea is to use a virtual accountant to
manage your bills and invoices. Finally, by joining frequent flier programs, you can make the
booking process much smoother.
Schedule A Time To Do Your Work
Even if you are going on vacation, you may still need to check in and complete a few business tasks on a daily basis just to stay current. If that is the case then you should schedule that time accordingly so it doesn’t cut into your leisure time. A good idea is to schedule work time either early in the morning before you go out for the day or late at night. Once you are done with those scheduled tasks, turn off your work phone and enjoy your vacation without distractions.
Use Cloud Computing
You can make it easier to access your important documents and files from anywhere by using a cloud computing solution like Google Docs or Amazon AWS. Cloud computing is essential for the traveling professional because you can work from anywhere and respond to clients within a moment’s notice. In fact, this technology has evolved so much that you might be able to do all of your work on the road with just a laptop.
Delegate Tasks To Your Other Employees
If you know that you are going to be traveling in the near future, then you can save yourself a lot
of headaches by making all of the proper preparations before you leave, and that includes
delegating some tasks to an assistant or a co-worker. Sit down with them in advance and make
a list of all of the tasks that must be completed while you are gone and review it with them so
you can be sure that they understand their responsibilities. Then, tell them how to reach you but
ask them to do so only in the case of an emergency.
As you can see, there are many tactics that you can try to successfully manage your business
while you are out on the road. Plan strategically in advance and you will set yourself up for
success.
Woander Tours is focused on connecting people with places and providing authentic and
unique experiences. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email
info@woandertours.com.