“Travel is an investment in yourself.”

Combining work and travel has never been more possible. From being able to work while touring Australia, to exploring the world while still running a business, the ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle is here to stay.

The global pandemic has made remote working more widely accepted and understood, meaning the ability to work anywhere will be possible when travel restrictions ease. So how can you make a success of your business on the move?

Here are some tips for a business that travels with you. 

Reduce Your Work to Your Laptop

To be able to work anywhere, you need to be able to do so with minimum equipment. Keeping everything to a laptop (no paper or files!), can make it much easier to work on the move.

You should use cloud storage to help you keep all of your files and data backed up, making sure you have access to everything you need at any time.

Learn How to Establish Routines and Forward Plan

If you’re going to travel and work at the same time, you’re going to need to be better at time management. It can be difficult to find the balance between work and play, especially when there are so many things you want to explore.

But by working out your most productive hours and working hard to maintain a schedule, you can make it work. Remember not to spend all your time working though, otherwise you may as well be at home!

Make Sure Your Tech is Covered

As you’ll be relying on your tech to work, you need to make sure that everything is taken care of, no matter where you are.

Using managed IT services can help put you at ease when working remotely, ensuring that everything is running as it should be, especially if you have a business where an outage could be critical.

You should also think about insuring any equipment that you take with you, ensuring you can get it replaced if it becomes damaged or stolen.

Stay on Top of Your Accounts

Being away from home and your regular routine can mean that regular tasks can get overlooked – such as managing your accounts. Using online accounting software will help you make light work of your business accounts while you’re away, allowing you to manage your budget, expenses and taxes while on the move.

Set aside some time each week for your regular admin tasks to stop them building up – a great excuse to grab a coffee somewhere wherever you happen to be that week.

Working while travelling provides incredible opportunities, allowing you to see the world without having to pause your career. 

If you’re a freelancer, or own your own business, this way of working could be an exciting new chapter, so why not explore the idea and see if you can take your business travelling with you?