Posts Tagged ‘Travel’
5 Tips for Attending an Overseas Business Conference
When preparing for a business conference overseas, first and foremost; know something about your destination either by reference or Internet research. You should also have the full details about the business conference that you are meant to attend so that you have the right expectations and frame of mind. Right from the outset, you must…
Read MoreAlways Prepared: What Every Professional Needs to Have on a Business Trip
Going on a business trip isn’t all fun and games like a vacation. You’ll have some downtime to explore the city, but you’ll usually be doing things that are related to work, such as going to meetings and learning new things about how to perform your job. Before leaving home, there are a few things…
Read MoreTraveling Can Provide a Great Entrepreneurial Education
We all know the definition: Entrepreneurship involves the activity of setting up a business or businesses and taking on financial risks in the hope of making a profit. However simple that definition may sound, though, the reality of being a successful entrepreneur involves more frustration, motivation and man hours than just the ‘risks’ and ‘hope’…
Read MoreTake Your Products on the Road to Get Them Noticed
We’ve spent a lot of time this year discussing the merits of promoting your small business close to home in myriad ways: local events, local media, local street fairs. You can see where this is heading. Without a doubt, most of a small business’s “business” likely comes from the local community. And that’s great! You’ve…
Read MoreHow Traveling Can Help You Become a Better Entrepreneur
If you are an entrepreneur, the chances are you are also confident, creative, independent and a risk-taker. So it isn’t a stretch to assume you also like to travel, expand your horizons, meet new people and learn new things. As an entrepreneur, you are also aware that every experience you have can also include a…
Read MoreTips to Stretch Your Trade Show Budget, Part 2
Even though trade shows have proven to be a lucrative and profitable option for many businesses, it is not uncommon for exhibitors to be working with a small budget. We established that you can save money by planning ahead to avoid late fees and by carefully analyzing which trade show to exhibit at. Here are…
Read More11 Apps to Make Your Smartphone Work Harder for Your Business
It’s easy to view your smartphone as nothing more than an elaborate distraction. However, if you use it properly, it has the potential to be an incredibly powerful business ally. By utilizing built-in features, such as GPS, in combination with innovative apps, you can use your phone to multi-task much more effectively. Be Productive MobileDay…
Read MorePreventing Tax Problems When Employees Travel
Sending employees on business trips is essential for countless companies and can result in tax headaches for both the employer and the employee if the tax regulations are not adhered to. If the rules are followed, the cost of the employee’s travel will be fully deductible to the employer, with the exception of meals, which…
Read MoreA Recipe for Tax Savings: Deductions for Caterers
Do you make amazing lasagna? Can you craft a tasty chicken pot pie? Whatever you specialize in when it comes to culinary creations, there’s a good chance you are spending plenty of money on your ingredients and cooking supplies when preparing meals for others. The good news is that the IRS allows caterers to save…
Read MoreBleisure: The Growing Trend in Business Travel
Bleisure, or business travel combined with some leisure travel, is a growing trend for businesses. Business travel makes up 30 percent of annual travel. Bleisure is where employees add two or three days of leisure time to their business trip. More than one in two travelers who take Bleisure trips bring family members, or a…
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