Closing deals and meeting with potential customers is foremost in the minds of most business travelers, but safety should be a priority, too. You're vulnerable when you're on the road, so take steps
to protect yourself and your equipment. These tips will help keep you safe on your next business trip.
In Your Bag
- Along with prescription drugs, pack over-the-counter medications so you can start treatment at the first sign of illness.
- Don't pack your passport in luggage that you plan to check in — your bags could be lost or stolen.
- Keep your cell phone with you at all times, with its batteries charged.
At the Airport
- Keep your eyes on your carry-on bags. Don't put them on the conveyer belt to be scanned until the person ahead of you clears security.
- Shield from view any contact information attached to your luggage.
- On the plane, keep your laptop underneath the seat in front of you when you're not using it, not in the overhead compartment where it could get tossed around or stolen.