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EOFY: Not Just a Deadline. A Launchpad

EOFY is the perfect time for SMEs to reset their business travel strategy. Get tips to save money, reduce chaos and gain control for the year ahead. 

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Published 17 June 2025
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EOFY is the perfect time for SMEs to reset their business travel strategy. Get tips to save money, reduce chaos and gain control for the year ahead. 

The last time I sat next to an accountant on a flight, he spent the first hour telling me about his spreadsheets. The next hour? He opened them.

Tax time has that effect on people. Suddenly, we’re knee-deep in receipts, rushing to reconcile accounts, and wondering if we can claim that airport smoothie. Let’s face it — EOFY can be painful, especially if you're a small or mid-sized business with one eye on the books and the other on your next big opportunity.

But here’s the good news: this isn’t another dry reminder to “get your paperwork in order.” This is your chance to turn tax time into a competitive advantage — especially when it comes to business travel. 

Stop treating travel as an expense. Start treating it as a strategy

Travel is often misunderstood on the balance sheet. It’s seen as a cost when really, it’s a catalyst — fuel for growth, relationship-building, deal-making, and expansion. 

So yes, pull the reports. But go deeper. Ask questions like:

  • Are we travelling in line with our priorities?
  • Which trips had real ROI? Which ones didn’t?
  • Are we making data-backed decisions, or just booking what’s easiest? 

This is where your travel manager can step in with actual insights — not just invoices. At Flight Centre Business Travel, we help clients turn travel data into smart decisions. 

A model jet airliner sits on an accounting calculator
A model jet airliner sits on an accounting calculator
A model jet airliner sits on an accounting calculator

Consolidate the chaos

Let’s be honest: SME travel can get a bit messy. A few team members book through apps, someone else goes rogue on reward points, and suddenly you’re trawling through inboxes trying to track down receipts. 

EOFY is the perfect time to:

  • Write (or review) your travel policy
  • Centralise bookings with one trusted provider
  • Set approval processes, preferred suppliers, and cost caps
  • Ensure every trip is tracked in one place.

The result? More control, better visibility, fewer surprise costs — and one less thing to worry about come tax time. 

A group of business people gathered around a table discussing an accounting presentation
A group of business people gathered around a table discussing an accounting presentation
A group of business people gathered around a table discussing an accounting presentation

Let your new budget shape smarter behaviour

With a fresh financial year comes a fresh travel budget. But instead of slashing costs, think about smarter spending:

  • Can we travel off-peak and save?
  • Are we tapping into negotiated corporate rates?
  • Should we combine trips to get more value from each one? 

A good travel partner will help you plan trips around your strategy — not just your spreadsheet. 

Check in on your people, not just your policy

EOFY is also a great time to check in on the experience of travel. Are your road warriors running on empty? Are first-time travellers getting the support they need? A few things to review:

  • Traveller profiles and preferences
  • Frequent flyer programs and rewards
  • Hotel comfort and consistency
  • The balance between cost and care 

Because comfortable travellers = productive travellers = better business outcomes. (And fewer late-night texts from airports.) 

A group of business people gathered around a table discussing an accounting presentation
A group of business people gathered around a table discussing an accounting presentation
A group of business people gathered around a table discussing an accounting presentation

Rethink the ‘why’ behind every trip

Not all travel is created equal. Some trips close deals. Others open doors. EOFY is a great excuse to stop and ask: Why are we travelling? What are we hoping to achieve? Are we sending the right people at the right time for the right reasons? 

With a partner like Flight Centre Business Travel, you get more than bookings — you get strategic support to help you travel with purpose. 

Ready to reset?

EOFY can be chaotic. But it can also be clarifying. It’s a rare chance to zoom out, regroup, and launch into the new year with a sharper travel plan and a clearer view of what’s possible.  
 
Let Flight Centre Business Travel help you make the most of your work travel — before the next time an accountant sits next to you and gets the spreadsheets out. 

Get in touch or call us today.

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