Organizing for Time Away from Business
When you have to travel for a business conference and take time away from routine work and office, how do you organize?
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- Determine what has to be done before you leave and what can be put aside until you return.
- Make a list of what you absolutely must get done (along with your packing).
- With online writing, you usually can post or publish ahead. For instance, I can post ahead on my blogs. With my newspaper column, I must write it earlier than usual and e-mail it to my editor before I leave. (That reminds me…I must write my column today.)
- If you have a laptop, you often can do your writing while away. Most hotels/motels nowadays have free wireless, either in the room or a business center. I at least like to check my e-mail daily even if I don’t do any writing.
- If your business consists of taking and shipping orders, can someone else do it? Or can you let customers know there will be a slight delay?
- With cell phones, iphones and other modern electronics, it’s generally possible to keep on top of what’s going on with your business when you’re away.
How do you organize when you’re away for a business conference or simply for relaxation?