Business on-the-go! Creating a travel office.

In this age, sometimes working in the office isn’t an option. A client needs you to come to them, you just aren’t the type to be cooped up in an office for hours, you have a business trip to a place where you have no central location option or you are just a remote worker with a freedom to work anywhere as long as you have a web connection. In the end, having an on-the-go office is a necessity.

First thing is first, you have to decide what your needs are. What kind of business do you do? What kind of supplies are normally required? Are there compact options available? What exactly does your travel office require?

Remember a travel office shouldn’t be bulky and should not have EXTRA supplies you THINK you might need.Every item should be in your kit simply because your experience has shown you these are your crucial needs. Take a minimalist perspective to figure out what is necessary. Try to go for a bag ( laptop, messenger, or stylish backpack) and a kit if needed. Add and take from your travel office as needed.

For my work, I know my travel office depending on what I’m doing that day will need minimally my laptop/tablet bag which can carry those objects as well as a notepad, tape measure, charger, and business card. That is basic and can go into a single bag.

Here are some potential items you may need:

Laptop or tablet
Pens or pencils
Business card
Charger
Pocket notebook
Folder(s) with required documents/ cloud storage connection

Kits can be made by utilizing rolling chest, rolling carts, some professions even have kit cases that are made specifically for that industry, ready to order, and sometimes customizable.

Helpful tips:

Digitize as much as possible.

Microsoft has OneDrive and OneNote is especially useful.
Google, similarly, has Google Drive.

Have a stocking station, whether at your home office or work office that has all of your extra supplies. When you go over your week’s or travel schedule, be sure to note what supplies you may need to add or take out.