Business Travel Statistics <b></b>

Even though cell phone use during flight is banned, on average 1 to 4 cell phone calls are made from every commercial flight in the Northeast U.S.
--Carnegie Mellon University, March 2006

How has lack of sleep from business travel affected work? 23% of business travelers said they fell asleep in a meeting, 18% said a presentation went badly, and 14% missed a meeting or flight.
--British Airways, July 2005

48% of employees polled said they travel for work less frequently compared to five years ago.
--Robert Half International, July 2005

43% of workers polled said they use their laptops on vacation for work-related e-mails.
--Harris Interactive, July 2005

The average corporate traveler is overcharged $11.35 a night.
--Corporate Lodging Consultants, July 2005

American businesses overpay on hotel stays by more than $1.8 million every day.
--Corporate Lodging Consultants, July 2005

51% of small business owners say they check in with the office daily while on vacation.
--ICR for American Express, July 2005

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Side Hustle

She's a Former 911 Dispatcher Who Started a Side Hustle Dominated By Men — and It Makes Her About $4,500 a Month: 'Hustle Paid Off'

Marisa Risden, 32, wanted to take control of her schedule and leverage her existing skill set.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Branding

"You Have to Grow Up Fast": How This College Athlete Became a CEO Before Turning 18

18-year-old Boogie Fland signed his first NIL deal at 15, becoming New York's first high school athlete to secure a sponsorship. As he prepares for the NBA draft, he reflects on the insights he learned from his business manager, Julian Aiken, with Entrepreneur.

Leadership

5 Reasons Why Mentoring Young People Will Make You a Better Leader

Mentoring can have a myriad of positive effects on both the mentor and the mentee. This article explains how.