Small Business

From flight delays to missed meetings, business travel can be stressful. Learn five tips from seasoned road warriors that can help ease the stress of business travel.

1. Stay in the loop

A smartphone keeps you connected to your colleagues and customers anywhere, anytime. Whether you’re in the airport or in a cab, you can respond to emails, read documents and more. Stay in sync with the office while you’re away.

2. Know where you are

Save time looking for addresses and avoid getting lost. With GPS technology on your smartphone, you can access maps, directions and find locations simply and easily. There’s no need to purchase a separate GPS unit for your vehicle.

3. Keep on top of everything

Just because you’re out of the office doesn’t mean you have to fall behind. Stay productive with wireless access on your laptop and connect to your business’ High Speed network from anywhere, access documents and stay in touch via email.

4. Read your voice mail

Calling in for your messages is a thing of the past. You can use technology to convert your messages to text and access them via email right on your smartphone. It helps you respond faster and organize more efficiently.

5. Travel light

Your smartphone and laptop help ease business travel. With less to bring and organize, you can pack a carry-on with your essentials, and get on and off the plane as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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