Mobile technology is transforming business travel by providing useful tools and information at your fingertips. For small businesses, the right mobile technologies can provide convenience, productivity and cost savings. This document provides tips for traveling smarter such as eliminating roaming fees, connecting anywhere with mobile internet solutions, and using travel-focused mobile apps to navigate, manage travel plans and expenses, book accommodations, convert currencies, track time zones, and hail taxis. It also suggests bringing your social network with you using mobile social media.

1. Tech Tips for
Small Business
How to travel “smarter” when you’re on the road
Mobile technology is rapidly transforming business travel—for the better. Broadband
networks, feature-rich smartphones and tablets and an explosion of mobile applications
now deliver useful information and tools to your fingertips, making it safer and easier
for you to get from A to B and back.
For small businesses, this is great news. The right mobile technologies can provide the
convenience, productivity and cost savings you’re looking for. But there’s an awful lot
of information out there.
Here are some tips to guide you toward smarter travel when your business
takes you on the road.
1. Eliminate the uncertainty of roaming fees
Do you regularly travel to the U.S. on business? Roaming fees can be a shock. Ask your service provider
about roaming offers that will help you save when you travel outside of Canada. For the occasional business
traveller, a one-day or one-week roaming data pass lets you enjoy worry-free data use when checking email,
surfing the mobile internet or using location based services, such as Google Maps. Roaming options are also
available for voice calls and text messaging.
2. Connect when and where you need it
If you travel for business, you know the hassle of searching for Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks. Now you can
save time and stay connected wherever you are with a high-speed mobile Internet solution. USB modems
turn your laptop into a mobile office. Some laptops even come with built-in connectivity. If you travel with a
team or want to set up a temporary network anywhere, ask your service provider about portable “hubs” that
provide multiple wireless data connections and, in some cases, phone service.
You should also ask your provider about plans that allow you to make unlimited voice calls back to Canada
over a Wi-Fi network—without using any of your plan minutes. To take advantage of Wi-Fi calling, you’ll
need a UMA-enabled smartphone.

2. 3. Take your travel resources mobile
There are many mobile applications for tablets and smartphones that can increase the convenience and
reduce the uncertainty of business travel. Some focus on just one need while others fulfill many. Most are
either free or can be downloaded for just a few dollars. Check out BlackBerry® App World, Apple® iTunes®
App Store or the Android™ Market.
Here are some of the ways that mobile apps can make life easier while you’re on the road:
• Navigate with Confidence. Transform your smartphone or tablet into a real-time GPS navigation device.
Built-in mapping allows you to navigate to your next destination. More advanced apps provide voice-
guided turn-by-turn directions that re-route you automatically if you make a wrong turn. Suggested
applications: Rogers Navigator, MobileNavigator
• Manage Travel on the Fly. Travel resource apps let you manage your travel itinerary, including flights, car
rentals, hotel reservations and more. Check flight schedule status and receive notice of flight delays. Some
airline apps allow you to check in and get your e-boarding pass. Suggested applications: Tripcase, TripIt
• Track Your Expenses. Want to log mileage against specific accounts and projects, and then send a claim
to your office or client? Or avoid the pain of sorting through receipts after your trip? There are numerous
apps that will help you manage your expenses while travelling. Suggested applications: Momentem Time
and Expense Tracker, iXpenseIt
• Arrange Accommodations Anywhere, Anytime. You can’t always arrange every detail before your trip,
and plans often change. That’s why it’s good to know there are apps that let you easily search for nearby
hotels as well as make, change and cancel reservations without having to speak with a reservations agent.
Suggested applications: Hotel Booker, Booking.com
• Do the Math. For the global traveler, convert many currencies with a few clicks. You can also save your
favourite conversions. Make sure you choose an app that updates automatically or with one click.
Suggested application: Currency Exchange Rates
• Keep Your Eye on the Time. When you’re hopping time zones, it can be difficult to keep track of the time
where you’re calling and emailing. A time zone converter will tell you the current time around the globe.
Suggested applications: World Time Server, iTimeZone
• Hail a Cab. Getting taxi service isn’t always as easy as just stepping to the curb and waiving your arm.
It’s good to know that you can click a button on a smartphone or tablet app to have a car sent to your
location. Suggested application: cab4me
4. Bring your social community with you
Mobile versions of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook let you to carry your network
of trusted friends and business associates with you wherever you go. Whether you’re looking for directions,
advice or a recommendation on where to eat, a quick status update or tweet can connect you with real-time
information from sources that you trust.
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