Business trips are necessary, but they don’t come without complication. It would be excellent if you could take the entire office with you, but it’s just not feasible.
While you likely have your laptop with you, it’s not going to be able to follow you everywhere. When you’re outside of your hotel room, how do you intend on keeping track of things? You’ll always have your smartphone. Instead of overtaxing your brain trying to remember and recall tons of information, here’s a few travel apps for business that can take some of the burden off of your shoulders.
TripCase
You can’t afford to mix up information about your itinerary and flights, especially if other people are relying on you for information. If you all have TripCase, there won’t be any misunderstandings. If you’re renting cars, booking hotels, and managing your connecting flights, TripCase will link all of these things together to give you a better idea of what your plans look like in the big picture. In the event of delays, overbooking, or mishaps, you’ll be able to adjust your plans before they fall apart.
Expensify
Business travel shouldn’t bankrupt you, but it can happen quicker than you think when things are getting busy on the road. That’s what you need Expensify for. This app helps you build and review a simple, yet thorough, expense report. You’ll be able to set your budget, allot monetary amounts for certain purposes, and see how your spending matches up to your budget. If you’re running over or running under in certain areas, having all of your information in front of you will allow you to work with the numbers to adjust your financial planning.
Jambo
One of the biggest reasons people travel for business is for the networking opportunities that come along with exploring the prospects of a new area. While casual travelers can use Jambo for normal social interactions, the app also has its place in the business world. Make the most out of your travel by finding people who you may be able to connect with in order to better your business, whether you’re representing a startup or a SME. Exchange contact information and dine together, exploring the prospects of what you can do to support each other.
TripIt Pro
TripIt Pro, while similar to Trip Case, has a few major differences. TripIt will display flight plans and directions to certain locations to simplify your life, and it also comes with some features that make travel for multiple individuals simpler. Seat Tracker can help you reserve as many as four grouped seats as once. This App also does an excellent job at tracking your loyalty points, and in the end, that can influence your decisions to help you save a great deal of money.
PayPal
Everyone knows about PayPal. It’s the internet’s beloved mini bank, and it’s an easy way to spend, monitor, and transfer your money. Using PayPal as a functional travel bank can help you spend wisely, and it’s easy to transfer money in the event that you run into unexpected expenses. PayPal can also help with any business-to-business or business-to-consumer transactions that may occur while you’re on the road.
All of your organizational tools rest in the palm of your hand. Never underestimate the power of smartphone apps for business purposes. Technology has expanded to a point where professional solutions are now available in small packages, and you can find those packages in the app store.
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