Air Travel

Tara will usually be traveling from her office in South Bend, IN. The nearest airport is South Bend Regional (SBN) or Chicago (CHI). We prefer to choose Tara’s flights, our office can book airline tickets and bill the client.

In the event of a multiple leg trip, the cost will be prorated. The cost of airfare charged to the client will never exceed the current cost of a round-trip ticket from South Bend, IN to the meeting location.

We search for the least expensive, round-trip business-class airfare.

Accommodations

For engagements lasting two (2) weeks or less, hotel accommodations are preferred and should be made by the client and preferably billed directly to the client.

Reservations should include:

* A confirmation for late arrival (please send us the confirmation number)
* A non-smoking room (this is absolutely necessary)
* King Bed

Our staff is happy to facilitate travel arrangements. Let us know if you prefer to reimburse travel expenses or would rather establish an all-inclusive agreement.

For engagements lasting longer than two (2) weeks, a furnished corporate apartment is preferred and should be made by the client and billed directly to the client. Corporate apartments are widely available in every city, visit: http://www.oakwood.com/ for information (please note: this is just a suggestion, we aren’t affiliated with Oakwood).

The corporate apartment should include:

* 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
* All furniture, linens, housewares, cookware, iron/ironing board, etc…
* Television with cable package
* All appliances including: refrigerator, washer & dryer in the unit, dishwasher and microwave
* The corporate apartment should be located in close proximity to the primary location Tara will be working at
* All utilities included (cable, water, electric, gas, cable, etc…)

Ground Transportation

The client should specify the preferred form of ground transportation.

Tara appreciates a car service when feasible. If not, a taxi will suffice. Please be specific as to where she is to meet the driver. A rental car will be requested if the client requires Ms. Furiani to stay more than two days.

Meals

Expenses for meals are to be reimbursed, not to exceed three meals a day or $50. Meals during the process of traveling to the program are included in her fee.

Tara prefers to eat several hours prior to a presentation. If the event she’s speaking at involves a meal, she is usually available to join the group at the table, but won’t be dining with the group. Please check with her prior to the engagement.