Trying to decipher what to pack for a business
trip can be a very daunting task for a first time business traveller. Even the
regular business travellers do encounter difficulty when it comes to making a
list of important things to carry along. If you happen to be caught in this
web, then you need not worry. Below is a list of ten important items to carry
along with you for your next business trip:
1. Laptop
A laptop is a very important item to carry along
for a business trip. This is because the computers at the business-centre in
your hotel
accomodation might not have the software
you require. As such you will be better off if you carry along your personal
computer or a wide-screen tablet to help you keep tabs on your daily
assignments.
2. Plug Adapter
Instead of relying on your hotel accomodation to
provide a plug adapter for you, it’s better you bring yours along with you for
any business trip. A plug adapter can come in handy at any time during your
business trip, such as charging your laptop, mobile phones, and other
electronic devices that require charging.
3. Portable WiFi
Not all hotels provide free internet services to
their guests. And connecting to the paid internet services available in the
hotel can be quite expensive. As such, it is important you carry your portable
WiFi along with you everytime you are going on a business trip. This will save
you the extra cost of paying to use the internet. It will also keep you
connected to the internet at all times so that you do not miss out on important
mails.
4. Plenty of Business Cards
It is a bad idea to run out of business cards
while on a trip. So always ensure you tuck extra business cards into your
briefcase, wallet/purse, luggage as well as your suit pockets. This way, you
will hardly run out of them while on a business trip.
5. A Name Badge
A professional name badge is important for
networking during business trips. Do not rely on the hosting organization to
design a name badge for you, as they may not get it right.
6. A Memory Stick
A memory stick is as important as a laptop. As
such, always ensure you take it along with you when going for a business trip. As
you may need it to copy or transfer presentation files to other people while
networking.
7. The Right Clothes
When preparing for a business trip, always ensure
you research the prevaling weather condition in your travel destination. This
will enable you pack the right type of clothing you will need throughout your
stay.
8. Water Bottle
Taking a water bottle along with you during your
business trip is a good decision. As this will save you the cost of buying
bottled water everytime. This is one of the best investment a cost-conscious
person embarking on a business trip can make.
9. A Sizable Luggage
A durable and sizeable luggage is one of the most
inportant items to carry along with you for a business trip. In fact, it is the
first item you think of when preparing to travel for business purpose. As such,
it is expedient you invest in a durable one of moderate size. So you don’t buy
a new luggage everytime you intend to go on a business trip.
10. A Camera / Smart Phone
A camera will come in handy at those moments you
sneak out of your hotel accomodation to get a view of the city. If you can’t
get your hands on a good camera, then take a smart phone with a high resolution
camera along with you. This will help you memorialize an important meeting or
occasion.
