Taking your business on the road

> Hello Marcia Yudkin

> TRAVELERS: Can access and use their computer
> and files from hotels,
> airports, Internet cafes, libraries
> anywhere.

Chugmug,

This sounds very simple until you actually do it. Here are some of the problems that can come up: (By trying to get advice from people who have done this, I'm hoping to be able to avoid problems.)

* What happens if you have several days without being able to go online? This has happened to me several times when going away for only a week on remote retreats. Either the laptop setup that worked at home doesn't work on the road, or you're stuck in a place with no room phones and no public Internet access. Should you not attempt such a trip without a virtual assistant prepared to take over for you if this happens?

* What if something comes up like a jury duty notice, an IRS audit or notification of a lawsuit? The first two happened to my father when he was living abroad years ago and I was in charge of his affairs. Both were complicated to take care of at a distance.

* If you have no planned itinerary and no way to forward mail directly to you, how can you do things like balance your checking account?

* Do you give someone else power to write checks for you? (I'm not a trusting sort and have never done this even with a family member!) If not, how do you pay your bills on time?

Going away is pretty simple if it's just for a few weeks and you're going to heavily populated urban areas. It's more complicated if you'll be in the sticks from time to time and won't be home again for four months.

Thanks,
Marcia Yudkin


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