For many who want to expand their business, learn new ways to improve, or network, you'll need to travel. With expenses rising, you'll want to save as much as possible. Here are a few tips:
1. If you are traveling close to a friend, ask if you can bunk on their couch. Make sure to compensate them for the extra utilities they will use while hosting. If they won't accept money, try taking them out to dinner or mailing a care package after you return home.
2. Check websites for hotel deals. Priceline, Travelocity, Hotels.com, Booking.com, and Hotwire are just a few of the many sites you can book a hotel for less with. Groupon and LivingSocial also have some great deals on hotels, dining, and other traveling goodies. Do your homework and find the best deal.
3. To fly or to drive, that is the question. With gas prices rising, it might be cheaper to fly. www.drivingrouteplanner.com will help you pick out the route and give you the mileage to calculate how much it'll cost.
4. Keep track of all receipts so you can inform your accountant of travel expenses. The more you save, the better your net profit will be. Meals and entertainment only use 50% of what spent so keep that in mind.
5. Try to avoid busy traveling times such as holidays and spring break. All expenses will be higher. By using the slower traveling times, you'll save money and not have to deal with congestion in the hotels and airports.
I could go on and on about traveling but these are my top five tips. Happy travels!
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