Essential Tools for the Modern Traveling Businessman

Aside from the usual toothbrush and extra underwear, there a whole lot of other things for the businessman to stay on top of the game. More importantly, tools to keep you in contact with clients and employees at the office, even when you have other things to do like bask in the sun at the beach or do grocery shopping. Tired of lugging around that laptop? Consider one of these pocket friendly devices that are just as powerful as your laptop.

Invest in one or more of these devices and software the next time you find yourself globetrotting:

The Nokia E61 - Never has the world seen a device that can do what a laptop already does while handling communication duties at the same time. Not until now. This device is a phone, an internet communications device, and (when paired via Bluetooth with the right peripherals) a GPS wrapped in a solid aluminum case. It has various connectivity options that allow one to access the Internet such as WiFi, 3G, and IP Pass-through, helping you stay connected at all times. This little monster can be used on all kinds of systems around the world as it is a Quad band phone. A QWERTY keyboard allows for the typing of Word, Excel and Powerpoint presentations (all formats made editable on the phone) just as easy as you were typing on an office keyboard. To top it all off, it has a gorgeous 16 million collar 320x240 pixel display that makes surfing the web a whole lot more enjoyablem, comfortable and practical.

Handy Weather Software by Epocware - This software that works on a number of mobile platforms is especially useful for those who travel to different countries with different weather conditions. Do you need to know whether to pack a raincoat for your next destination? Handy Weather will let you know. The software features information ranging from temperature and weather condition (whether it's sunny, cloudy or raining) to how the weather will be at night and the amount of UV rays emitted on particular days. With this software, you will know exactly what to pack, whether it is sun block or a fur coat. Once bought, the software only works with the phone that it is installed into, protecting it from being pirated; in other words, nifty and secure.

Agile Messenger - Instant Messaging is probably the most important feature that will help you keep in touch with your clients in real time. The only way you can do this all the time is by investing in software that allows you to stay online via Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, Aim or MSN Messenger. Agile Messenger supports all these platforms in one easy to use software package. Basically, the software is small enough to fit into your mobile phone and is efficient enough to be used as an Instant Messenger and not overusing your phones resources. You can stay online via all possible Internet connections (whether it be through WiFi, 3G or GPRS) and your customers wont know the difference of whether you are behind your desktop in the office or not. This service is available via subscription through their website.

Bluetooth Headset - You definitely can't be holding the phone to your face and talking into it all day. Otherwise, muscle cramps will get the better of you. A suggested tool to avoid this is the Bluetooth headset. There are many styles to choose from and you can wirelessly pair a headset with your Bluetooth-capable device. Then, all you have to do is pocket the phone and keep the headset hanging off of your ear; simultaneously chatting away while doing better things with your hands: like eating lunch.

These toys and add-ons take multitasking to a whole new level. It makes business easier, is more convenient to the user that it helps take the office to virtually any space, and lessens the bulk of travel. So the next time you think that you packed too much on your next business trip, think again. You can make it a whole lot easier on yourself.