How to start your own travel business

By kimberlyodneal

start your own travel business

Rate: (4 Ratings)

Learn how to start your own travel business

Flag Article

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Money to Invest
Time
Energy
Perseverance

Step1

First, you need to search web engines. You can type in key words: travel agents, travel agents needed, travel home based business, own your own travel business. I started my own travel business last year. I wanted to be a travel agent but I didn't know where to look. So I looked on the internet.

Step2

Second, ask someone who is a travel agent already for advice. I asked my friend who is a travel agent. She pointed me to her travel agency presentation. For example on www.be-a-travelagent.info you can see a presentation. I joined and haven't looked back. I am a travel agent and I own my own travel business called Victory Travel Line. For example, on www.victorytravelline.com you can book hotels, flights, rental cars, cruises and more.

Step3

Third, find out the companies compensation plan. I make 60 % commission, bonuses and a residual income when I help others start their own business. I have a travel agent ID card that I use to book travel packages and to travel discounts. I purchased some flowers for my mom for valentines day and I received 60% commission from the purchase. I love to help others reach their potential.

Step4

Forth, find out the cost to start your own business. The cost averages between $100 to $500 to join and a monthly fee to upkeep your website. I paid $500 to start and $50 a month for my website www.victorytravelline.com. I decided to invest in my self because I am planning for my future. I don't want to have work at a 9 to 5 job the rest of my life. So I invested in my self first. For more information check out www.victorytravelline.net. This article is the opinions and experience of the writer. Every experience is different.

Resources

Comments

docsharp76 said

Flag This Comment

on 5/30/2008 I found this article to be very informative.
Thanks for sharing.

http://www.1-satellite-tv-facts.com/Affiliate-Programs.html

KristiansUnite said

Flag This Comment

on 5/26/2008 I dont know when you posted this, but im curious, are you making money with this? is it easy? is it hard? I always find it hard selling stuff to people but travel is a LARGE opportunity to make money. Anything Ive ever been involved in that dealt with travel or vacationing always did well. I think it would be really cool to have an actual travel site. But again something seeming cool, and then ending up to be a huge pain in the arse is a BIG difference! I find Crown Travel World. But I didnt really like what I saw especially for the price. And sadly the guy I talked to was absolutely honest in letting me know he wasnt doing too well with the business.

Theres tons more but I have to wonder if the saying "if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is" comes into play with a site like this:

http://www.khmtravel.com/programs.php

That comp plan, plus being able to (suppose

View All