Preparing for a holiday is fun. Just packing your bath suits and your flip flops will get you thrilled for the leisure days coming. However, packing for a business trip comes with a different form of excitement; anxiousness. What are you supposed to carry, and what should you expect? Let’s look at necessities for any business trip to prepare you better for several networking situations and remote-office problems.
Business Cards
Before each business trip, replenish your stock of business cards. You never know who you might meet. You should also have the business cards of your coworkers and the individuals you work with often. It is vital you have your referral partners’ contact details as networking is also about helping others.
Travel Documents
You should ensure your hotel confirmations, rental vehicle confirmations, and airline reservations are placed in a separate compartment of your carry-on luggage for quick and easy reference. If you have these documents on your phone, make sure you download them and ensure they are accessible offline if you don’t have a cell signal.
In case you have to submit receipts of your expenses, you should keep the receipts in an envelope. This will save you time when compiling your expense report and ensure you quickly locate the receipts. If you do not have an envelope, take a picture of each receipt and upload it to a labeled folder.
Toiletries
Count on using hotel conditioner, shampoo, and body wash to save luggage space. You should carry personal hygiene products such as toothpaste, toothbrush, and deodorant. You should also pack skincare and hair products such as lotion, facial cleansers, sunscreen, and hair spray. Also, don’t leave behind your razor, shaving cream, or makeup.
Tech
Ensure you carry your tablet or laptop. Don’t rely on whatever computer your final destination provides. Not only might their computers not have the programs you need but also you may not be able to access them around the clock. Ensure you carry all the requisite accessories and chargers. You should also carry a small power bank with enough power to charge your smartphone if you are not near an outlet.
Clothing
In certain isolated business trip scenarios, you may be required to have the strictest business attire. However, for most business trips, you may bring at least a pair of pants or skirts, a blazer or jacket, and several blouses or shirts. When packing skirts or pants, select a basic color such as blue, black, or brown and stick to it. Dark colors are ideal as they do not reveal traveling wear, tear, and dirt. Pack a basic solid color blazer or jacket that matches the color scheme of your pants or skirts; when it comes to sweaters, shirts, and blouses, select colors and prints that match with the color scheme of your pants or skirts.
While traveling, you should go for comfortable athletic clothes and shoes. This will make you feel good on the plane while traveling for long hours. If you are comfortable wearing jeans for hours, you could travel in that too. This is particularly suitable if you will go for a casual night out at your destination with clients or colleagues.
You should also pack your favorite pajamas. It’s hard enough to get a decent night’s sleep away from home; give yourself your highest chance by packing the pajamas you usually wear. You should also carry light-weight workout clothes for a gym or golf session. It is also best if you pack golf rain gear during your trip in case you want to have a relaxing time at the golf course with your coworkers.
Socks and Underwear
Pack enough pairs for each day of your business trip, with the bare minimum being one pair per day. You should also carry two additional pairs of each as you may never know when you want to freshen up a little.
Shoes
If you are going on a short business trip, you’ll require at least two pairs of shoes. If you are going on an extended trip, you might need more pairs of shoes. Among the two pairs, one pair should be a comfortable set for daytime walking and a dressier pair for crucial dinners with clients.
Final Thoughts
Packing for a business trip can be a bit challenging. This is because you may find yourself overlooking some items since you are forced to pack light. When you pack the above business trip necessities, you will have a fun and productive business trip.
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