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Consulting services meet the
unique needs of an individual client in a manner that the client perceives as
timely and convenient. When a consultant travels to a client site the
objective is for the consultant to arrive when and where the client desires—
physically and mentally prepared to deliver the required services.
Consultant travel most often
takes place during off-business hours. The reason is simple. Clients
prefer not to pay consulting rates for travel time, and consultants prefer not
to travel when they can be working. This informal arrangement serves the
financial best interests of both the client and the consultant. It is,
however, physically and mentally taxing for the consultant who forfeits personal
time.
To cope with the stress
resulting from frequent travel—often across time zones—most consultants
learn to travel along the path of least resistance. This strategy serves
both to conserve physical energy that will be required for the next day’s
work, and to maintain the positive mental attitude required to deliver quality
service. The path of least resistance is not, however, the least costly
path. Quite literally someone else must be paid to clear the path—that
is, to remove the hassles and delays that create unproductive travel
experiences. Translated; traveling the path of least resistance
means using premium travel services rather than discount travel services.
So called "deep discount" services do not provide the degree of
flexibility required to meet client needs.
What
you may expect:
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We travel on our own time, not your time
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We charge only for work with which you are completely satisfied
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We ask reimbursement only for expenses directly related to your
project
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We show up, “dressed-out and ready to play,” at the time and
location you specify
What
we request:
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Frequent traveler First Class Airfare (Delta class FFY, or
equivalent)
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Full-service hotel accommodations (Marriott, Hilton, or
equivalent)
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Restaurant meals
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Major agency rental car (Avis, Hertz, or equivalent)
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Incidentals (tips, parking, mileage, taxi), as required
This expression of our travel
philosophy is intended to help assure the success of our client-consultant
engagement. We appreciate your contribution to maintaining our win-win
relationship.
The vendors
referenced above have, in our experience, demonstrated a commitment to meeting
the special needs of business frequent travelers.
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