1. Bring business cards—lots of business cards. And be prepared to manage the ones you receive. Whether you use an app to scan and organize business cards or simply jot a few notes on the back of each, make sure they don't end up floating around your luggage for the next six months.

Gifts for the trip could be an excellent way to market your business and show your clients you appreciate them. The cost/benefit ratio is important, though, as is choosing items that are highly useful: You don't want items to end up shoved in a drawer or, worse, in the trash. Consider how best to include your logo.

According to Mandala Research, wine, beer, and food has served as a motivator for 131 million U.S. travelers. Spending on food and dining is equal to spending on culture, entertainment, and shopping combined for all segments of culinary travelers.

Have you ever been frustrated by someone who isn't pulling his or her own weight at work? According to the Gallup (2013) Study on Employee Engagement, only about thirty percent of employees were engaged, leaving seventy percent categorized as not engaged.

As we enter a busy family-travel time of year, many clients may be anticipating the stress of cancelled flights and lost luggage. Help them eliminate one of those stressors by sharing these tips for traveling carry-on only.