Is your business best prepared for RFP season?

Although August tends to be a quieter time for businesses as people take their summer holidays, it’s also the ideal time to take a step back and get your organisation prepared for the upcoming RFP season – which is in full swing come September.??

We’ve asked experts from across the Travel Counsellors’ community, and the wider industry, what advice they would give to help prepare for an RFP. Find out what they had to say, and see how you can put their advice into practice for your business by reading our recent blog .?

Where do you currently sit in your TMC’s portfolio???

It’s also important to determine whether you’re considered a ‘big fish’ or a ‘little fish’ in your clients’ portfolio, as this will help you to determine whether they’re going to be the right cultural fit for your business. Take a look at the steps and strategies you can utilise to assess your standing here .??

Introducing the new definition of care in business travel?

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know by now that we’re on a mission to redefine care in Business Travel. We concluded our ‘Redefining Care’ blog series with a deep dive into what we think the new definition of care should be, and why it’s important to put it into practice if you want your business travel programme to strategically support the growth of your business. Catch up here .??

Have you tried our Business Travel Barometer yet???

Want to get a clearer understanding of the objectives of your business travel programme? Our Business Travel Barometer will allow you to do just that.??

The interactive quiz assesses how your current travel programme stacks up against the pillars of cost, customer, and care. It takes just two minutes to complete, and at the end you’ll receive a personalised report that you can share with stakeholders, including recommendations on how you can move to a more care-led strategy.?

Get started today! ??

Whether you’re currently looking for a new travel management partner, or it’s something you’ll be considering further down the track, it always pays to pause, reflect, and ask yourself what you need from a Travel Management Company. With the recent appointment of our Business Development Manager, Wayne Durkin , we’d love to have an informal chat about your business travel needs and get to know your organisation a little better. Get in touch and discover how we can help you achieve your strategic objectives through a concierge-style service. ?