How To Start A Home Based Travel Agency

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.

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.

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency is written for people looking for a complete reference on every aspect of starting a home base travel business. The book focuses on developing a business concept and executing a flawless start up process. Some of the major topics include "Developing a Business Concept", Building a Business Plan", "Starting Your Home Based Travel Business", "Setting Up Your Books", "Selecting a Host Travel Agency", "Establishing Your Agency Relationship with Supplier", Setting Up Your Supplier Files", "Travel Advertising", "Travel Marketing", "Your Newsletter", "Travel Promotions", "Your Web Presence", "Developing Your Professional Knowledge and Skills", "Legal Issues for Home Based Travel Agents", "The Benefits of Being a Home Based Travel Agent" and much, much more. First written in 1998, the 2013 edition has been rewritten and is completely up-to-date. If you are starting a home based travel agency this book will not only expedite the process, but will eliminate all of the common mistakes and misunderstandings about launching your business.

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency is written for people looking for a complete reference on every aspect of starting a home base travel business. The book focuses on developing a business concept and executing a flawless start up process. Some of the major topics include "Developing a Business Concept", Building a Business Plan", "Starting Your Home Based Travel Business", "Setting Up Your Books", "Selecting a Host Travel Agency", "Establishing Your Agency Relationship with Supplier", Setting Up Your Supplier Files", "Travel Advertising", "Travel Marketing", "Your Newsletter", "Travel Promotions", "Your Web Presence", "Developing Your Professional Knowledge and Skills", "Legal Issues for Home Based Travel Agents", "The Benefits of Being a Home Based Travel Agent" and much, much more. First written in 1998, the 2017 edition has been rewritten and is completely up-to-date. If you are starting a home based travel agency this book will not only expedite the process, but will eliminate all of the common mistakes and misunderstandings about launching your business.

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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!

This is a companion workbook for "How To Start a Home Based Travel Agency" that will provide everything necessary for the reader to start their business. It will result in a formidable business plan and operating budget and eliminate unnecessary steps and expenditures. If the reader has committed to start their travel business, this workbook is invaluable.