Betty W. Stark
Business travel consultant and columnist, Stark Consulting
Madison, WI, USA
I am a travel management consultant to corporations, specializing in travel program review, travel manager training, corporate travel policy review and development. I am also a business and leisure travel journalist with monthly columns in business publications, newspapers, consumer and trade magazines, and websites. When I am not consulting or writing, I travel throughout the US and internationally.
Industry:
Other Services
Size of Business:
1 - 10 employees
Years in Business:
11-25 years
Affiliations:
Society of Incentive and Travel Executives, Association of Corporate Travel Executives, Midwest Travel Writers Association
Business Interests:
Business travel management, travel manager training, business travel communications, business travel journalist
Guides Written by Betty W. Stark
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Enrolling in the right rewards programs can boost travel dollars
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Travel can cost your biz a bundle. Here's how to rack up big travel savings.
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Putting it in writing helps rein in costs and maximize vendor benefits
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How to avoid hotel room blahs on long business trips
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Minimize hassle and maximize savings with top internet sites
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The key is to find an agency that saves you both time and money.
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Knowing the rules of the road can save money, keep you safe
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Maximize deductions with strategic planning and careful record-keeping
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How to get the most for your rental car dollars
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As car costs soar, business travelers scramble to get the most per mile
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You racked 'em up, now put 'em to good use for your business
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The key is to seek out the deals and read the fine print
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Handy and fun gadgets help eliminate on-the-road troubles
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With tightened security, what you carry on is more important than ever
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Rev up your staff with an out-of-the-office session
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Don’t delete exercise just because you’re on a business trip
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If you’re tired of delays and cancellations, join the club
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Business travel and healthy eating do mix if you plan it right
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How to travel smart when doing business internationally
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Fly out of nearby airports to save time, money, hassles
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Staying safe on the road means staying alert and aware
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You can stay productive even when you’re stranded
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Preparation is key when welcoming international visitors
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Fee add-ons can cost as much as the daily rental
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Don’t let sneaky add-ons run up your room tab
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Send sales soaring with the promise of an exciting trip
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Checking weighty business gear can cost big bucks
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Making the most of airline benefits for business travelers
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More business travelers stay on after the work is done
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Don’t let your checked bag become a no-show
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Be prepared for on-the-road crises
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Tap into savings when several of you travel together
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Maximize your hotel budget with these tips and tricks
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There are ways to minimize the affects of long-haul flights
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Your cache of surplus miles and points can be a powerful gift
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Use the power of knowledge to smooth bumps in the road
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No need to limit yourself to four walls and a door
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The key is getting to the right people---right away
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Minimize techno-glitches when you’re on the road
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There are ways to avoid crunched knees and middle seats
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There are ways to protect yourself in a home-away-from-home
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You’ve got all those miles and points, so now what?
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The key is doing your homework before you travel
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This multi-trillion-dollar industry offers plenty of opportunities
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What are your options when your airline grounds you?
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This lodging niche offers the best of both worlds
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Do for others what they don’t have time to do for themselves
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How to stay in touch with the office and clients while traveling abroad
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Find high quality, low cost service targeted to your business needs
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Showcase your company message with logo shirts that act as “walking billboards”
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Quality custom polo shirts pump up company awareness
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Business train travel picks up speed as air hassles escalate
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Move goods rapidly and economically with transportation technologies
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Freight train service can be an economical way to move products
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Airport shuttles and limo services boost efficiency and reduce hassles
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Ease on-the-road worries with travel health insurance
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Partner with the right airlines to maximize air travel savings
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Streamline the delivery process with the right transportation technology
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