The Itty Bitty Guide To Business Travel

The Itty Bitty Guide to Business Travel is a pocket-sized travel agent, personal organizer, and stress-reliever all in one. Perfect for the young professional, the advice in these pages covers everything a business traveler needs to know, from getting a handle on trip goals and preparing colleagues for an extended absence, to finding the best deals and making efficient use of travel time. Lists of helpful questions assist readers in determining their trip needs, and handy checklists make it easy to get out the door on time, with no last-minute panic. The perfect on-the-road companion, The Itty Bitty Guide to Business Travel gets travelers there and back again -- job well done.

Take the confusion and awkwardness out of tipping with this all-in-one guide—includes insider advice from waiters, hairdressers, and more. What’s the appropriate tip for service in a four-star restaurant? And what if the service is less than stellar? Do you tip the maids at a hotel you’ve stayed in for a week? What if the hotel is in Japan? The Itty Bitty Guide to Tipping clears up the confusion with straightforward guidance on who, how much, and when (or when not) to tip. From cab to casino, skycap to sommelier, barista to bellhop, all the tipping challenges are covered. The Going Abroad section covers tipping etiquette in foreign countries, and a special chapter even offers insights on tipping at tattoo parlors, strip clubs, and more. Also included is insider advice from waiters, hairdressers, and others—as well as a handy tip conversion table so anyone can tip with confidence and savvy.

For business travelers feeling the pressure from their job and finding it difficult to juggle efficiency and productivity while away, The Essential Guide to Business and Corporate Travel is an absolute must-have. This guide provides you with all the resources you need for successful corporate trips! Whether you are a frequent or occasional business traveler, this guide has everything you need to make the most of your trips. Experienced travelers have compiled invaluable advice on packing efficiently and navigating airports with ease, as well as how to select suitable hotels and manage expenses while away from home. With practical tips designed to minimize stress and maximize productivity during travel days, this book will help streamline your business travels for ultimate success! The Essential Guide to Business and Corporate Travel is the definitive source for tips on how to maximize your efficiency while traveling, such as how best to plan an itinerary, stay connected with important contacts, and sustain vitality during trips. Through this guidebook, you can gain invaluable advice that will have you running a successful business trip in no time! For experienced business travelers and newcomers alike, this book provides everything you need to maximize efficiency and reduce stress during corporate trips. Its practical advice is easy-to-follow, making it the essential guide for anyone looking to excel in the art of business travel. With its comprehensive instruction, this book will be sure to help any reader become a master of navigating corporate journeys with ease!

"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post." --The New Yorker International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience. Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features: * Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language * Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options * Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico * Guidance on hosting international visitors * Important tips on using English around the world * Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad