What is BizzTripBriefing?
Going on a business trip to a city you don’t know can be a challenge. Even if your flight is planned, your hotel is booked you need to know a lot more. You will need information about airports, hotels, business etiquette, getting around, etc. etc.
I offer you a full briefing for all the major cities in Asia and Europe. From important telephone numbers, airport info, taxi and public transportation, restaurants, hotels and tips for short sight seeing- and shopping trips.
All conveniently in one place.
Enjoy and happy traveling!
Your host: Corinne.
PS: Let me know if you have requests for missing cities or tips for these pages.
Working in Paris?
The world capital of haute couture (fashion) and luxe, Paris hosts many international organizations (like UNESCO & ICC) and trade fairs.
In recent decades the economy is shifting towards high value-added service industries (finance, IT services, etc.) and high-tech manufacturing (electronics, optics, aerospace, etc.), while transportation and telecommunications are also rapidly growing sectors. Therefore, Paris is an important choice in the world for direct investment, foreign companies and services.
Mastering a few social codes is essential on a business trip to Paris. Be sure to check the business etiquettes section for that.
Read more about working in Paris.
Know how to close the deal?
Know when to close is overflowing with the latest strategies to ’opening up’ your prospects that go way beyond your average, prehistoric, ’open ended’ questions-so anyone can be closed with ease.
You will know within minutes of reading how to sharpen your communication skills so that you are giving ’edge-of-your-seat’ sales presentations that simply sizzle with excitement and desire for whatever you’re selling!
Business etiquette
If you’re traveling on business to a foreign destination it is a good idea to learn as much as you can about the culture.
Generally speaking, as long as you are trying to be considerate and express an interest in learning, you should be fine. If in doubt, error on the conservative, formal side. Consider the following:
- Language, make an effort to learn theirs if possible, but don’t pretend to be fluent
- Time zones
- Working schedules
- Holidays
- Food customs and table manners
Tip for saving on hotel costs
To get the best price for a good hotel room it is not only important to compare the prices the hotel charges for a room, but also compare the prices of the different booking agencies.
This can save you, or your company, a lot of money!
Time for shopping in London
After your business meeting in London, you might have some time to spare. London is a great place for shopping and it definitely beats waiting at the airport.
Here are our recommendations on the hot places to be shopping in London. London’s unique markets, shops, shopping districts and shopping centers have everything you could ever want! Make sure you’re in the right place with our selections.
Know the address of your embassy
If you are traveling to another country it is a good idea to have the address of your embassy and/or closest consulate of your country ready.
On the City Briefing pages you will find a list where you can select your nationality. This will present the address and phone number of your embassy and/or nearest consulate.
If your embassy is not listed, let me know and I will add it to the list.
PS: Also checkout the important phone numbers on the same page.