Best in Business - Tips for Business Travellers

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Best in Business - Tips for Business Travellers
by Leonard Davis

When it comes to travelling for business, the last thing you want to be doing is spending hours packing your bags for a trip. Not only is it time consuming and somewhat boring, but those valuable hours could be spent catching up on much more important things! Nonetheless, if you are required to travel interstate or internationally for your job, here are some essential travel tips to keep packing time to minimum and enjoy a hassle free journey.

Make it Quick, Keep it Light

After a certain amount of time travelling for business, most people can become quite skilled at packing. However, what many don't realise is what benefits can be enjoyed when keeping luggage to a minimum. Not only will it be much faster to pack the items, but it will also ensure:

* Faster check-in times - those who don't require their bags to be checked-in will often be able to get their tickets from an automated kiosk, which attracts much shorter lines.
* Cheaper travel - Business expense accounts have shrunk in recent years, especially when it comes to travel. Many budget airlines now charge for checked-in luggage which can suck up travel funds very quickly.
* Faster departure from the airport once you land - When you touch down at your destination, the last thing you want to be doing is waiting for your bags!
* No lost luggage - If you keep your bags with you on the flight, there is no way the airlines can lose them!

Pack Easy-Care Items

To avoid looking dishevelled or spending hours using the iron after you've landed, try to select clothing that isn't prone to creasing and that packs well. While obviously most items will wrinkle a little bit, here are some great tips to remember when you are packing for business travel:

For Women:

* Select clothing in basic colours such as grey, black, navy or tan. These options are professional and are easy to mix and match.
* Take two pairs of shoes - one pair of flats for more casual occasions, the other, a pair of heels.
* Leave valuable jewellery at home - things get lost when travelling, so stick to inexpensive items.

For Men:

* Choose shirts that are anti-wrinkle and are in neutral tones such as white, blue or grey.
* Suits are better worn on the plane than packed in a bag - jackets can often be hung up for you if you ask the flight attendant.
* Choose a tie that will match with most of the shirts you have packed. Taking a different tie for every shirt is a waste of space.

Versatility really is key to packing your suitcase quickly and effectively. After all, there is nothing worse than arriving at your destination with a heavy case full of items that can only be worn once while you are on your business trip!
Leonard Davis writes for online Luggage provider Luggage Gear. For more information about choosing travel luggage or Backpacks for your next trip, visit the website.

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