Flights and Train travel -Make sure you pre book your seats and print out all travel itinerary documents, as systems do fail. The earlier you book your ticket the better the price, so as soon as you know your travel dates get on the internet and use one of the flight search engines to get the best deal. Factor in any transfers, changes, or cross city journeys you have to make while booking so that you have allowed enough time.

Driving – Sat Nav is marvellous, But should your computer friend fail you try the old fashioned method of printing out a route planner as a back up, this will also give you an idea of how long your journey will take. Have the traffic warning alert turned on your car radio, It will scan into the nearest station as you drive and can warn you of any impending hazards on route.

Hotels – The Internet is full of sites offering hotel cost comparisons. If your company doesn`t have an in house preference then use one of these and keep the accounts department happy by saving some cash. Remember that nearly all hotels even budget ones now offer an internet connection in the room and tea and coffee making facilities so let location be your guide rather than star rating.

Travel light – If flying you want to be taking hand luggage only unless your stay is for a few day,so make sure you pack sensibly and that all your toiletries are in a clear plastic bag and below the 100 mil guideline for hand luggage liquids. Don`t be tempted to send your laptop into the hold, it may not come out in one piece.

Backup – Make sure you have any important work backed up on at least one USB stick before you leave. Nothing is worse than arriving at the all important meeting without the work you want to present.

Make a list – Sounds a bit simple but it works. Have a packing list to hand, clothes, work items and tick it off as you pack. This makes sure you also bring everything back with you and don`t leave anything in a hotel room.

Money – make sure you have some cash on you and that you carry some of the correct currency if travelling abroad, if you are short on time you don`t want to be rushing around looking for a cash machine and taxi drivers don`t take cards!

Clothing – make sure that you wear appropriate clothing for the event you are attending and that you have any necessary changes packed. Any form of travel is tiring on the feet and what footwear can offer you a wide range of comfortable footwear for your journey that will still make the right impression.

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