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How To Make Your Work Travelling Cost Effective

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It is always smart to be looking out for ways to save money when it comes to business and one area which can certainly add up over the course of the year is travel.

Whether this is the daily commute, travelling to meetings, visiting clients or any other type of journey, there are always ways that you can make savings on travel which can make a big difference to your finances.

Switching to an Affordable Car

Driving by car is often the most convenient option as it allows you to go door-to-door but it can be incredibly expensive to keep a car running. This is why you might find it best to switch to a more affordable car which is cheap to run, such as the Citroen C3, which is good for running around in.

You could also look into an electric vehicle –  while they can cost a lot upfront, you can make huge savings in the long run while also doing your part to reduce environmental impact.

Walk/Cycle

If the meeting is somewhere that is not too far, you could look to walk or cycle instead. Obviously, this is completely free as well as good for your health so it can be a good option.

Of course, if it is a long distance then you will not want to be exhausted and sweaty after a long bike ride so you must always think about the distance before setting off.

A good alternative in this situation would be to buy an electric bike which can remove the physical exertion while allowing you to travel quickly and in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Buying a Train Pass

Many people opt for the train when it comes to business travel and it is easy to see why because there is such an excellent railway system in this country.

While it can be convenient and take the stress out of travel, it can also be expensive if you are travelling often but you can make savings by purchasing a train pass as opposed to a single ticket for each journey.

 

It is always important to plan ahead when it comes to any kind of business travel and these are all excellent ways that you can make savings while still easily being able to get to where you need to go. Over a year, these savings can really add up and make a big difference to your situation.

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