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Whether you’re a business or individual Smart Business Savings member, you can use our discounts the same. From renting a car in Southern California to finding a hotel in New York City or Mexico, we have your travel needs covered. And the best part – using our discounts is completely free. Here are the best 10 ways to use the SBS discounts to explore more this fall.

In the last five years, mobile apps for businesses have become a discussion in every conference room in America. There’s no arguing that smart phones are slowly starting to replace computers – at least for the younger demographic. Teenagers are doing their own research, planning, and scheduling activities with their mobile phone.

Everyone wants their job to be easier, and with these small business tips it can be. A lot of companies don’t realize just how many tools there are out there that will help organize the day to day operations of work. Some can not only help you get organize, but will in fact help you grow to levels you might never have had. These tools are intended to flourish your business and create a more functional environment. There’s nothing wrong with upgrading your computer system or correspondence process with a more reliable service. It won’t just be the employees that benefit, but your clients will too.

2015 is just around the corner and there’s no better time to start planning your adventures for next year. Whether you need a relaxing vacation to reset your brain or a crazy outdoor adventure to reenergize your business spirit, these destinations all offer something unique and inspiring.

It is time to see Boston, but where to start? Well how about you start with getting up to 20% off the Best Available Rate at the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill. This Wyndham Hotel is located in the historic part of Boston known as Beacon Hill; famous for gas-lit streets, federal style townhomes, and old brick sidewalks. With being known for such amenities, it is no wonder that Beacon Hill is considered one of the most desirable and expensive neighborhoods in all of Boston. So, you are staying in the best area of Boston, but now what?

Heading to South Carolina? Well, if Charleston is your destination, you're in luck. Smart Business Savings is now offering up to 20% off the Best Available Rate* on The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel reservations. Located in the heart of Charleston, this Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property is simply breathtaking.

Wyndham Hotel and Resorts are synonymous with quality and convenience, which is exactly what any guest will find to be true at the Wyndham Houston Hotel & Suites Medical Center. This Wyndham location provides easy access to MD Anderson Cancer Center, Saint Luke's Health System, Rice University, and The Texas Children's Hospital. The Wyndham Houston Hotel & Suites Medical Center is ideal for extended stay due to its proximity to the main hospitals, but also because 75% of the hotel configured for extended stay. Suites are spacious and include kitchens equipped with stovetops, microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, toasters, and dining tables. The Wyndham Houston Hotel & Suites Medical Center boosts 237 guest rooms, many of which are configured for extended stay configurations, guests enjoy an on-site swimming pool, fitness facility, Hotel dining, room service, free Wi-Fi, onsite parking, and a free shuttle service. Centrally located, this Wyndham hotel is a short distance from several medical facilities, and is also close to the Houston Theater District. Just up the street from the hotel is the Houston Zoo and Hermann Park, both of which are great places to explore during any season of the year in Houston. Rice University, a highly esteemed private university known for its research, is located just a ten minute walk from the hotel.

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts are renowned for their abundant choices of hotels in major business and tourist destinations, much like the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District hotel. The Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District hotel, as the name might suggest, is located in the heart of Old City Philadelphia. Old City is known for such attractions as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, as well as the other spectacularly famous Market Street. In addition to being within walking distance to these historic locations, the hotel is also equipped with a seasonal rooftop pool, which allows guests to get a truly marvelous view of the Philadelphia skyline. The Hotel not only has 364 guest rooms, but also has available five meeting rooms, which add up to 8,000 square feet of usable space. This Wyndham Hotel can surely accommodate any business function you could imagine. Some of the 364 guest rooms are suites, configured with such amenities as sofa beds, mini refrigerators and a dining table, and are perfect setup for extended stays in the Philadelphia area.

Office Depot is one of the world’s leading suppliers in office furniture, supplies, printing and copying and everything else in between. With our Office Depot coupons, the savings will add up so high that you might as well have gotten them for free. Especially now that they have made it easier to save, there is no reason why you shouldn’t have more money in your pocket. Whether you want to shop online or in the store, by creating an Office Depot account that’s connected to our discounted pricing you can save an average of 10%, plus up to 85% on 100 core office supplies that every business needs! There’s no arguing that Office Depot not only supplies you with the best quality of goods, but they also want you to succeed. Please note that all account holders must return to https://business.officedepot.com to make purchases under our discounted pricing structure.

Online and mobile app startups seem to be all the rage these days. Check out my list of 5 [relatively] new startups that help make travel easier, cheaper, and fun-ner.

Our world is increasingly more and more connected; people are jumping between countries more and more often. So whether you’re traveling across countries’ borders for business or leisure, it’s important to be prepared wherever you go. With the prevalence of smartphones and tablets, being prepared and being in-the-know is easier now than ever.

With Labor Day behind us it’s time to start thinking about our next getaway. Whether it’s another long weekend, or a holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, these hotels are always a great option. See what hotels we recommend, and why, for your next trip.

Everyone loves to travel but not everyone is a travel expert. Even those who have traveled internationally before don’t qualify as the next Rick Steves. It takes years of experience before a person is fully adept with all the different travel procedures and until then we’re all susceptible to making rookie mistakes. But here’s how to avoid the avoidable.

It’s official: Pittsburgh has undergone a major make-over throughout the last few decades. In 2012, National Geographic even listed the Steel City as one of the top locations to visit in the world. On top of that, Pittsburgh has been named the “Most Livable City” in the United States by The Economist multiple times over the last 4 years. So with all that recognition, you obviously need to visit. But what to do while you’re there? A Guide to the Steel City

We all love going on vacation but hate the price tag. Luckily, there is more than one way to save money along the way, no matter where you’re vacationing.

Air travel can be expensive. But over the last few years, it seems like the price of flying is getting more and more ridiculous—and, I mean, “ridiculous.” In an attempt to make up for the loss of sales due to the recession, airlines are adding new fees for services that used to be complimentary. The worst part of these added fees: often the airlines don’t make them known until they hit you with the bill. Here’s my countdown of the sneakiest added airline fees:

We all love traveling to those big name cities outside the United States (London, Paris, Beijing, Moscow), but there are plenty of top vacation locations right here in the ole US of A. But some of these top American cities and destinations may just surprise you.

With the birth of the royal baby, I’m sure you’re just clambering to make a trip to London to pay your regards to Will and Kate. Unfortunately, it may be too early to visit the young royals; however, London is just brimming with fun activities and attractions for you to enjoy during your time across the pond!

We’ve all been stranded in the airport with a 4 hour layover at some time or another. And no matter how hard we try, there’s just no way to keep the stomach from growling for that long. But it’s hard to eat healthy when airports seem to be jammed wall to wall with fast food restaurants and Cinnabon.

Our very own business travel expert, Breanna Wilson, recently shared her article “6 Simple Steps to Master Productivity on the Road” with FastCompany.com. Breanna is always on the go for her work as the Director of Marketing and she’s picked up more than her fair share of tricks along the way when it comes to business travel. In her article, Breanna outlines the 6 basic steps you can take to ensure you’re as productive up in the sky as you are down on the ground.