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How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency

Author : Joanie Ogg

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Page : 182 pages

File Size : 42,50 MB

Release : 2020-02-03

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Empowering Individuals to Start and Succeed as a Home Based Travel Agent for over 25 years! A comprehensive workbook to compliment the Independent Study Guide. This workbook will speed you on your way to opening your own Home-Based Travel Business by helping you discover your opportunities and focusing on developing them. The workbook concentrates on the key areas needed to get through the maze of information and confusion encountered when first starting out. Broken into three separate sections, the workbook first deals with the key concepts in the study course. Over 100 concepts are explored, as they relate to your business plans. This will help you focus on the most important information in the course, as it pertains to you. While the "How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency" is a must read, the workbook continues your critical thinking and education before you begin your journey. "There is so much to learn as an entrepreneur in the travel industry. It's not just about booking travel. It's also about launching your own business and setting it up for success. That is why "How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency" is such a critical resource for those new to the industry, or making a move to an independent contractor status. It is filled with practical tips and real-world advice that can be applied immediately. We value this textbook so highly that we include it in our entry level program curriculum, the TRIPKit." - Guida Botelho, CTIE - Director of Education for The Travel Institute About the Authors: The Ogg Family has a cumulative tenure in the travel industry of over 100-years. Their experience and understanding of the Home Based Travel Agency opportunity, combined with their enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit, make this title a must read for those looking to either start a home based travel business or to further their success as a Travel Professional. To Access More Tools to help you get started as a HomeBased Travel Agent, visit www.HomeBasedTravelAgent.com.



How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency

Author : Joanie Ogg

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Page : 296 pages

File Size : 36,92 MB

Release : 2020-02-03

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Empowering Individuals to Start and Succeed as a Home Based Travel Agent for over 25 years! "How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency" was the very first book written about this exploding business opportunity that has evolved in the travel industry over the past decades. First written in 1994, the book was considered on the fringe of the industry. Today, the book is distributed by the most professional and astute travel organizations in existence and is considered a must read for anyone looking to start a successful Travel Business. It is written with only one purpose; to help you start your Home-Based Travel Business with a minimum of outlay and maximum return for your investment of time and money. Nothing is left to the imagination as every detail of the start-up process is disclosed in great detail. Chapter Outline: Chapter 1: The Travel Industry, Opportunity of the 21st Century Chapter 2: A Brief History of Travel Retailing Chapter 3: Transition from Storefront to Home Based Travel Agencies Chapter 4: Evolution of the True Independent Contractor Chapter 5: Developing a Business Concept Chapter 6: Developing a Business Plan Chapter 7: Starting a Home-Based Travel Business Chapter 8: Setting up your Books Chapter 9: Your Home Office for the 21st Century Chapter 10: Your Home Office - Computer, Network and More Chapter 11: Selecting your Host Agency Chapter 12: Establishing your Agency Relationship with Suppliers Chapter 13: Travel Reservations and Reference Resources Chapter 14: Setting up your Supplier Files Chapter 15: Developing your Marketing Plan Chapter 16: Creating a Print and Digital Marketing Strategy Chapter 17: Using Direct Mail Chapter 18: Travel Advertising Chapter 19: Travel Promotion Chapter 20: Cold Calls, Canvasing and Telemarketing Chapter 21: Travel Marketing Techniques for the 21st Century Chapter 22: The Internet and the Travel industry Chapter 23: Organizing your Marketing Files Chapter 24: Developing your Knowledge and Skills Chapter 25: Legal Issues and Protecting your Business Chapter 26: Home Based Travel Agent Benefits Chapter 27: Tax Benefits for Home Based Travel Agents Chapter 28: Getting Connected to the Travel Industry Chapter 29: Travel Professional Community Chapter 30: Where do I go From Here? "There is so much to learn as an entrepreneur in the travel industry. It's not just about booking travel. It's also about launching your own business and setting it up for success. That is why "How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency" is such a critical resource for those new to the industry, or making a move to an independent contractor status. It is filled with practical tips and real-world advice that can be applied immediately. We value this textbook so highly that we include it in our entry level program curriculum, the TRIPKit." - Guida Botelho, CTIE - Director of Education for The Travel Institute About the Authors: The Ogg Family has a cumulative tenure in the travel industry of over 100-years. Their experience and understanding of the Home-Based Travel Agency opportunity, combined with their enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit, make this title a must read for those looking to either start a home-based travel business or to further their success as a Travel Professional. To Access More Tools to help you get started as a Home Based Travel Agent, visit www.HomeBasedTravelAgent.com.



Start Your Own Travel Business

Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 23,25 MB

Release : 2012-02-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1613081693

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Pack Your Bags…Full of Profits! At over a billion dollars, the travel industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Our experts take you step-by-step as you embark on your most exciting adventure—starting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunities—in both geography and market niche—that even online discount travel sites can’t compete with. From exotic getaways to adrenaline-pumping extreme tours and time-saving technology to important regulations, learn how to conduct business by land, air, or sea. Plus, access an abundance of resources including important associations, travel-specific software, mailing lists, and in-the-trenches tips from successful travel specialists and tour operators. Covers: Hot travel markets including: business, leisure, adventure, honeymoons, family, men only, women only, seniors, and more Designing and pricing your services and packages Managing your finances Using efficient software systems and mobile technology for daily operations Complying with security regulations for domestic and foreign travel Advertising and promoting online and in print Growing your business From finding your clients to delivering a trip of a lifetime and everything in between, learn what you need to know to become a high-flying success!



Knowledge for the Soul

Author : Brayden Hall

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,32 MB

Release : 2016-09-15

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 9781504325486

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Feeling lost, frustrated, and lacking a sense of purpose is common. Modern lifestyles and stressful life schedules can create a life of routine where there is an underlying desire for something more. The reader will enjoy knowledge that inspires inner contentment and joyfulness as common experiences! The content can transform the way one perceives life and awaken a great understanding of what it means to be alive in this moment



Get Your S. H. I. P. Together!

Author : Dan Chappelle

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Page : 172 pages

File Size : 35,52 MB

Release : 2016-12-27

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ISBN : 9781523654581

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Get Your S.H.I.P. Together: The Wealthy Travel Agent Guide to Sales draws on author Dan Chappelle's decades of experience in the travel sales industry and provides a comprehensive guidebook for new and experienced salespeople alike. His no-BS style and personal anecdotes bring real, actionable advice to life to help readers achieve their sales and business goals. It's not just for travel professionals, either, though it's packed with industry advice.The book covers five key areas:1. The Opportunity-Discover why the next twenty years are the best time in the history of the world to be involved in travel and tourism sales.2. The Wealthy Travel Agent Mindset-Explore Dan's trademarked "Get Your S.H.I.P. Together" approach to building a successful business. Master the Skills, Habits, Inspiration, and Performance and Planning that every salesperson needs to excel.3. The Business of the Travel Business-Learn how to make money selling travel! Develop strategies for increasing brand expertise, find out how to compete with the big guys, get advice for choosing partners, and discover the secret to finding new prospects.4. The Wealthy Travel Agent Sales System-Use this complete roadmap to start selling right now. Developed by Dan over thirty years in sales, the WTA Sales System is a foolproof method for sales, covering prospecting through follow up.5. Why Travel Agents Fail-Avoid the pitfalls in travel sales. Want to know the difference between agents who fail and those who become Wealthy Travel Agents? Dan lays it out in the final chapter.



Fans

Author : Larry Olmsted

Publisher : Algonquin Books

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 24,44 MB

Release : 2021-03-02

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1616208465

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“Olmsted opens a window into a psychologically compelling world of passion and purpose.” —Harvey Araton, author of Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship Larry Olmsted’s writing and research have been called “eye-opening” (People), “impressive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), and “enlightening” (Kirkus Reviews). Now, the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling author turns his expertise to a subject that has never been fully explored, delivering a highly entertaining game changer that uses brand-new research to show us why being a sports fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in society. Fans is a passionate reminder of how games, teams, and the communities dedicated to them are vital to our lives. Citing fascinating new studies on sports fandom, Larry Olmsted makes the case that the more you identify with a sports team, the better your social, psychological, and physical health is; the more meaningful your relationships are; and the more connected and happier you are. Fans maintain better cognitive processing as their gray matter ages; they have better language skills; and college students who follow sports have higher GPAs, better graduation rates, and higher incomes after graduating. And there’s more: On a societal level, sports help us heal after tragedies, providing community and hope when we need it most. Fans is the perfect gift for anyone who loves sports or anyone who loves someone who loves sports.



Winning the Airfare Game

Author : Charles McCool

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Page : 208 pages

File Size : 50,73 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780970511928

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Home-based Travel Agent

Author : Kelly Monaghan

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Page : 404 pages

File Size : 11,97 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Business & Economics

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The $300 billion travel market offers unparalleled opportunities to earn money and free trips while sharing your love of travel with others. This award-winning book provides step-by-step guidance on setting up a home-based agency, making bookings, finding and keeping customers, and maximizing income. Extensive bibliography, complete subject index, and resources section included.



Leapreneur

Author : Jerry Ilao

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 30,34 MB

Release : 2015-10-14

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ISBN : 9781518604393

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In A NutshellThe Leapreneur is a practical guide on how to transition from Employee to Entrepreneur. It showcases actual examples and experiences from different entrepreneurs in the Philippines to help employees with useful tips and guides on how to start their own business successfully.What You Will LearnIn this one-of-a-kind book, you will learn the following, among other things:* What are the safer businesses for first-time entrepreneurs in the Philippines* Should you buy a franchise or start your own business* How to evaluate a business idea like a seasoned Entrep using our "Leapreneur Risk Assessment Format"* How to minimize losses when starting a business* How to manage your work and part-time business* How to overcome the birth pains of a business* When to throw in the towel and give up on your business idea* When is the right time to quit your job and become a full-time entrepreneur* What to expect after resigning from your job* How to get support from your family and friendsWhy this Book is DifferentThis book is not about theories, but rather practical tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. It is a one-of-a-kind book with "Case in Point" sections where real stories of entrepreneurs are highlighted to reinforce the topic being discussed.The book is easy to read and guaranteed not to bore you.What Readers are Saying"I am not an avid reader of business books in general. But the 2 books I liked reading was Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and this book. When I was reading Leapreneur, I couldn't put it down because it's so interesting. The "Case-in-Point" sections are full of wisdom and give me sneak peeks about what's going on with other businesses."-- Jans Mendoza, Entrepreneur "The book gives you everything you need to know about getting into business. I have never seen an entrepreneur book that is full of real experiences such as this. It's a very cheap tuition fee for learning how to start a business (versus committing the same mistakes). 10 out of 10! -- Mark Asilo, Entrepreneur "As an aspiring entrepreneur, the book gives me a lot of motivation realizing that Jerry went through the same struggles that I'm experiencing now. I know that if I follow his tips and strategies, I will be a successful entrepreneur someday like him." -- Crisan Ganelo, Aspiring EntrepreneurNOTE: Though the business cases featured in the book are mostly from the Philippines, the principles can be applied to other countries as well.



Selling Group Travel for Travel Agents

Author : Joanie Ogg

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Page : 92 pages

File Size : 33,74 MB

Release : 2020-06

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Group Travel is Big and This Book will Help You Get Started and Find Success as a Travel Agent! Selling Groups is a fantastic way to generate a substantial income for Travel Professionals. "Selling Group Travel for Travel Agents" shares the important details on how to successfully sell group travel and details all aspects on the topic. from concepts, packaging, costing, marketing and operating profitable groups. Grow your Travel Agency with Group Travel by applying the topics discussed in this newly updated book! You will discover: Developing a Group Travel Concept Kinds of Group Travel Developing Your Group Travel Business Plan Group Travel Packaging Group Travel Costing Pied Pipers and Group Leaders Pied Piper and Group Leader Agreements Your Product Presentation Group Leader Marketing Strategies Selling Affinity Group Travel Escorting Affinity Groups About the Authors: The Ogg Family has a cumulative tenure in the travel industry of over 100-years. Their experience and understanding of the Home-Based Travel Agency opportunity, combined with their enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit, make this title a must read for those looking to either start a home-based travel business or to further their success as a Travel Professional. To Access More Tools to help you get started as a Home Based Travel Agent, visit www.HomeBasedTravelAgent.com.