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Feb
The Internet eased business communications a lot with its e-mail, instant messaging and videoconference calls; but some business cannot be done through a screen. When companies discusss large sales or purchases, when draft contracts mention letters of intent, proof of funds, trade insurance and a five-, six- or even seven-figure amount per transaction, you still need to see to believe. In the old days, a company would send a business representative with a briefcase full of documents. These days, business travel mainly uses…