Packing Tips for Business Trips

Getting your life in order before a business trip can be challenging and stressful — there are so many things to remember, and so much that could go wrong if a crucial detail is overlooked. Save your

Cover your bases with these smart packing suggestions:

Files and Documents
Organize every business document you will need for the trip in either a single binder or a series of binders (depending on the number of handouts and other hardcopies you'll need to bring). For all the electronic files you need, take a disc and be sure you back up your work on a second disc that you can leave at the office.

Cell Phone and PDA
Make sure you have stored the contact names and addresses of all people you will be doing business with on your cell phone or PDA (BlackBerry, Treo, etc.). If you're not that digitized (or even if you are), make sure that information is written down somewhere safe. And don't forget the chargers for these electronic devices!