Posts Tagged ‘Travel’
An Expert Convention Packing List: How to Travel Like a Pro
Got a trade show or conference coming up? Whether it’s your first or five hundred and first, planning ahead and being prepared are key to getting the most of your experience. This is why the QBO Connector group held a webinar focused on those final details that go into preparing for a conference or any…
Read MoreThe Best and Worst of Air Travel for Entrepreneurs
Every entrepreneur gets to the point where flying is absolutely necessary. There’s a conference to attend or an out-of-state client to meet, and suddenly Hipmunk and Kayak are getting workouts as you book some business travel. But before booking a flight, it’s important to know which airlines—yes, airlines—will provide a comfortable, energizing experience that includes…
Read More5 Tips for Online Privacy During Your Next Business Trip
There are a lot of components that go into leisure traveling, but business traveling can be a whole different ball game. Not only do you have to pay attention to making your flight, finding your hotel, and getting to your meetings on time after 12+ hours of travel. but you also need to make sure…
Read MoreBusiness Deductions for Meal, Vehicle, and Travel Expenses: Document, Document, Document!
Meal, vehicle and travel expenses are common deductions for businesses. But if you don’t properly document these expenses, you could find your deductions denied by the IRS. An Important Requirement Subject to various rules and limits, business meal (generally 50%), vehicle and travel expenses may be deductible, whether you pay for the expenses directly or…
Read MoreHow Travel Can Fuel Your Business and Professional Development
It’s never been easier to travel now that airfares have dropped and remote work offers more people the flexibility to travel. If you’ve ever been jealous of the glossy pictures you see on Instagram of exotic destinations, you’re definitely not alone. But wanderlust alone isn’t the only reason to dust off your passport. Travel can…
Read MoreCan You Deduct Business Travel When It’s Combined with Vacation?
At this time of year, a summer vacation is on many people’s minds. If you travel for business, combining a business trip with a vacation to offset some of the cost with a tax deduction can sound appealing. But tread carefully, or you might not be eligible for the deduction you’re expecting. General Rules Business…
Read More4 Ways to Maximize Productivity on the Road
Working from anywhere in the world is a wonderful perk of having a cloud-based office. You can travel to exciting destinations for work while effortlessly bringing your projects and files with you. However, even for a business owner, it can be a challenge to stay on task in a new environment. Here are our favorite ways…
Read MoreHow Business Travel Will Change in 2018
If you want to make the most of your business travel budget, keeping up with what’s going on in the travel industry is essential. In 2017, we’ve seen the sharing economy continue to grow and several changes to popular credit cards and rewards programs. Here are the major trends set to make an impact on…
Read MoreUse These 4 Tips to Run Your Business While Traveling
Many people start businesses because they want the freedom to be their own boss. Similarly, many people travel the world because they want the freedom of seeing different countries and cultures. So it may seem that a logical idea would be to combine the two and run a business while traveling the world as a…
Read MoreWhat to Expect Your First Few Months of Owning a Travel Franchise
Booking a trip has become both easier and vastly more complicated because of the internet. While most people have no problem navigating websites and flight schedules, they face literally millions of options when they run a simple Google search. This barrage of information can leave a lot of doubt as far as finding the best…
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