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The best allies for a traveling Coworker

If you're planning a trip, don't forget the essentials: your laptop, your bag and your apps. No matter what your destination, this will come in handy..

Posted by: Nest Coworking
14/Apr/2015

Maybe you've already found accommodation. You can check that off the list, but what happens when a work emergency arises? Where do you go? How do you find a secure Internet connection to send important documents? Maybe you only planned on being on vacation but now you need to finish up a last minute project so you can return to lounging on the beach…

No matter the reason, you should always be ready. These recommendations will make your life a lot easier:

1. Planning on spending a long time away from your core team or home city? Flowdock is a chat service that lets you communicate with your team while you take the time to find the ideal temporary work space.

2. Need to sign and send documents quickly and safely? Check out Docusign , a smart app for your urgent documents. You can electronically sign and send all your docs all in one

place.

Traveler Tip: If you are someone who can not work in a crowded café and need a quiet, then book a small office or a desk in an office close to your hotel or residence.

3. Travel and work can be the dynamic duo of any coworker as long as you know how to manage it properly. Spend your mornings at a temporary office and enjoy the day with confidence. Need help controlling your time better? Relax and be more productive by downloading Toggl , the time tracking app that lets you divide your work and family life all on one screen.

4. A trip can is an unforgettable experience, right? Not always. A practical and simple tip is to do everything you have pending before your trip and while your family is resting. Trips are experiences to enjoy in the company of your loved ones and sometimes your computer. For an affordable price you can use Zirtual and plan your tasks, meetings, and other activities.

5. Coworking Everywhere. Searching for working spaces in your area can be an essential part of any modern business. The ability to meet new people, share ideas, and create new partnerships makes cooking fun and profitable. Share experiences and projects with your coworkers with Skype and GoToMeeting from anywhere.

Bonus tip: Nest is a working space that brings together entrepreneurs, creative freelancers, startups and multiple disciplines with comfortable and first class facilities that are equipped with everything you need to develop your projects with ease, all while introducing you to a wealth of creative ideas from the community.