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Betty W. Stark

Business travel consultant and columnist, Stark Consulting
Madison, WI, USA
Member Since: 09/15/2006
Status: Contributor
About Me:
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

Total Guide Views

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Overall Rating: N/A
Guides Written: 58
Comments Posted: 5
Comments Received: 0
Favorite Guides: 0

Guides I've Written

  1. Frequent-Travel Programs for Small Business


    Enrolling in the right rewards programs can boost travel dollars
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  2. Saving Money on Your Business Travel


    Travel can cost your biz a bundle. Here's how to rack up big travel savings.
    Guide Rating: 8.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  3. Writing a Travel Policy for your Business


    Putting it in writing helps rein in costs and maximize vendor benefits
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  4. Extended Stay and Corporate Housing


    How to avoid hotel room blahs on long business trips
    Guide Rating: 8.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  5. Best Web Sites for Business Travel


    Minimize hassle and maximize savings with top internet sites
    Guide Rating: 9.5 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  6. Finding and Using a Business Travel Agency


    The key is to find an agency that saves you both time and money.
    Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  7. Traveling Smart


    Knowing the rules of the road can save money, keep you safe
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  8. Tax Deductions for Business Travel


    Maximize deductions with strategic planning and careful record-keeping
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  9. Car Rental Deals for Small Business


    How to get the most for your rental car dollars
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  10. Mileage Deductions for Business Travel


    As car costs soar, business travelers scramble to get the most per mile
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  11. Using Frequent Flyer Mileage for Your Business


    You racked 'em up, now put 'em to good use for your business
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  12. Renting Cars for Business Travel


    The key is to seek out the deals and read the fine print
    Guide Rating: 8.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  13. Gadgets for Business Travelers


    Handy and fun gadgets help eliminate on-the-road troubles
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  14. Luggage for Business Travelers


    With tightened security, what you carry on is more important than ever
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  15. Planning an Offsite Meeting


    Rev up your staff with an out-of-the-office session
    Guide Rating: 8.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  16. On-the-Road Fitness


    Don’t delete exercise just because you’re on a business trip
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  17. Airport Clubs


    If you’re tired of delays and cancellations, join the club
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  18. On-the-Road Nutrition


    Business travel and healthy eating do mix if you plan it right
    Guide Rating: 7.2 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  19. Foreign Business Travel


    How to travel smart when doing business internationally
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  20. Choosing Alternate Airports


    Fly out of nearby airports to save time, money, hassles
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  21. Traveler Safety


    Staying safe on the road means staying alert and aware
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  22. Working While Stuck at the Airport


    You can stay productive even when you’re stranded
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  23. Hosting International Travelers


    Preparation is key when welcoming international visitors
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  24. Avoiding Rental Car Fees


    Fee add-ons can cost as much as the daily rental
    Guide Rating: 8.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  25. Avoiding Hotel Fees


    Don’t let sneaky add-ons run up your room tab
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  26. Incentifying with Travel


    Send sales soaring with the promise of an exciting trip
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  27. Traveling with Heavy Equipment


    Checking weighty business gear can cost big bucks
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  28. Airline Perks for Small Businesses


    Making the most of airline benefits for business travelers
    Guide Rating: 6.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  29. Combining Business and Leisure Trips


    More business travelers stay on after the work is done
    Guide Rating: 7.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  30. Dealing with Lost Luggage


    Don’t let your checked bag become a no-show
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  31. Medical Insurance for Business Travelers


    Be prepared for on-the-road crises
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  32. Traveling in a Group


    Tap into savings when several of you travel together
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  33. Finding the Best Hotel Values


    Maximize your hotel budget with these tips and tricks
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  34. Avoiding Jet Lag


    There are ways to minimize the affects of long-haul flights
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  35. Donating Frequent Flyer Miles


    Your cache of surplus miles and points can be a powerful gift
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  36. Business Travel Newsletters and Blogs


    Use the power of knowledge to smooth bumps in the road
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  37. Planning Small Executive Meetings


    No need to limit yourself to four walls and a door
    Guide Rating: 8.2 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  38. Complaining About Travel Services


    The key is getting to the right people---right away
    Guide Rating: 8.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  39. Traveling with Technology


    Minimize techno-glitches when you’re on the road
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  40. Getting a Good Seat on the Plane


    There are ways to avoid crunched knees and middle seats
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  41. Staying Safe in a Hotel


    There are ways to protect yourself in a home-away-from-home
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  42. Managing Frequent-Travel Programs


    You’ve got all those miles and points, so now what?
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  43. Accessing Money When Traveling Internationally


    The key is doing your homework before you travel
    Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  44. Starting a Travel-Related Business


    This multi-trillion-dollar industry offers plenty of opportunities
    Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

  45. Flight Delays and Cancellations


    What are your options when your airline grounds you?
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  46. Starting a Bed and Breakfast


    This lodging niche offers the best of both worlds
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  47. Starting a Personal Concierge Service


    Do for others what they don’t have time to do for themselves
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 2 people.

  48. International Cell Phone Service


    How to stay in touch with the office and clients while traveling abroad
    Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 2 people.

  49. Long Distance Phone Carriers


    Find high quality, low cost service targeted to your business needs
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  50. Custom Shirts and Promotional Shirts for Business


    Showcase your company message with logo shirts that act as “walking billboards”
    Guide Rating: 7.8 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  51. Promotional Embroidered Polo Shirts


    Quality custom polo shirts pump up company awareness
    Guide Rating: 8.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  52. Train Travel


    Business train travel picks up speed as air hassles escalate
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  53. Transportation Technology


    Move goods rapidly and economically with transportation technologies
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  54. Train Transport


    Freight train service can be an economical way to move products
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  55. Limousines and Shuttles


    Airport shuttles and limo services boost efficiency and reduce hassles
    Guide Rating: 8.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  56. Travel Insurance


    Ease on-the-road worries with travel health insurance
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  57. Commercial Airlines


    Partner with the right airlines to maximize air travel savings
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  58. Transportation Software


    Streamline the delivery process with the right transportation technology
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

My Comments

  • Airport Clubs - 09/24/2008
    Hi Shara, San Francisco International has meeting rooms operated by various airlines----for example, American Airlines' Admirals Club makes space available to members and their clients that might work for your layover get-together. It's located post-security but you can request non-traveler security clearance for your friends so they can join you. Check your airline's website for other meeting room options. Also, check out Regus (www.regus.com), a provider of meeting spaces in many, many locations including SFO. You might also want to hop a shuttle to one of the nearby hotels, like the Hyatt or Marriott. Quiet lobby corners, lounges, etc. can make for good meeting spots too. There are museums, even spas, right at SFO, so you should not have a problem finding a place to connect with your friends. Betty Stark
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  • Hi Paul--- Thanks for adding this very helpful suggestion! There's always so much to deal with when you first arrive at a foreign destination; having money in a handy (and safe) place makes things SO much easier. A neck pouch is an excellent idea. Betty Stark
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  • Airport Clubs - 01/31/2007
    This is a good question, Paul. Earlier this month, Delta was named "Best Airline for Airport Lounges" and I have to agree that they are a notch above most for the Big Six carriers. I think one even has a putting green. Because of my MIdwest home base, I fly Northwest, United and American most frequently and (in my opinion) they are all comparable. That's why I like the Priority Pass concept---one membership gets you into a long list of both domestic and international clubs. It's a prefect way to sample several and then choose your own favorites. Betty Stark
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  • That's a great question, Shara. Many of the major airports (domestic and international) do have post offices. Your best bet is to check out the specific airport Web site to see where the facility is located and for hours of operation. Betty Stark
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