SMME TRAVEL – Comparing Service Models
Business travel is a game-changer, even for growing SMMEs. It’s a proven fact that face-to-face meetings build trust, convert leads and turn prospects into loyal clients.
But let’s be honest, navigating travel for smaller businesses can be a headache. And when it comes to business travel management, everyone is looking to make the most of their travel budget.
Small to medium-sized companies don’t usually have a dedicated person to book business trips, which means they need to find a way that doesn’t take too much time, money or resources. They, therefore, use different booking methods that each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
The following are the popular booking methods used by small businesses: ? Online websites ? Online booking tools ? Travel Management Companies.
Online websites: Booking directly on the Internet is usually used for non-business travel but is often the go-to option for travel management for small businesses. Online consumer websites allow users to select their travel requirements based on their preferences via multiple supplier sites.
Online travel-booking tools (OBT): This is a convenient option for SMMEs as the OBTs provide one central point of access to travel content (instead of surfing multiple websites). They are easy to use, automate processes, and add a level of control to companies that send employees on business trips.
Travel Management Companies (TMC): Most TMCs offer tailored solutions for SMMEs. They focus on helping you improve the management of your travel the travel experience, deliver savings and ensure that your employees are safe when they travel for business.
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We’ve tabled these below with the pros and cons to help you decide the best fit solution for your business:
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