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Become a Travel Agent – Why the Timing is Right

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:19:18 +0000

The travel industry is a seven trillion dollar industry expected to double to fourteen trillion dollars within the next decade. This lucrative industry is currently growing 23% faster than the global economy.

A key factor in this growth phenomenon is the steady stream of baby boomers who are retiring, or getting ready to retire. In fact, baby boomers are retiring at a rate of one every eight seconds. Travel was rated the number one thing these baby boomers intend to do when they do retire.

There is now an increased demand for qualified travel agents, due to the explosive growth of the industry as a whole. To become a certified travel agent, your options are not limited to the traditional brick and mortar setting.

Many reputable travel agencies are now offering attractive options for the individual looking for a legitimate home based business.

If your goal is to work as an independent travel agent from the comfort of your own home, you may want to consider working as an online travel agent.

Here are some companies that you can research, that offer excellent income opportunities and complete training. Please note, that many travel companies that actively recruit agents to work from home, will hire their agents as employees.

There are also travel companies that recruit independent agents. This option will offer the agent the freedom of being self-employed, and the ability to set their own hours.

To take advantage of this option, be aware that there will be an investment required. The ability to make money will be solely at the discretion of the agent who chooses to invest in this business model.

On a positive note, many agents who have invested in this business model are making a very nice income, so be sure to research this option before ruling it out.

Travel companies that currently offer the independent agent business model include TraVerus Travel Network, Global Resorts Network, and Your Travel Business, also known as YTB.

Make sure to do your due diligence! Be sure to research each company carefully, and make it a priority to fully understand the compensation plan. You will also need to know what training is available, and whether the company will offer you the opportunity to become certified.

Don’t be afraid to ask important questions, such as whether the company has IATA(International Air Transport Association), IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network), and CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) Credentials. This is important information to know, especially if you intend to take advantage of the travel perks and benefits available to those in the travel industry.

Here are some questions to ask – What is the initial investment, if any? Are there any additional costs or fees associated with obtaining licensing, or becoming certified? And finally, if you are considering a work at home position, what kind of support and training is offered?

Next, determine whether you a right fit for the travel industry. Lets break down the qualifications that will determine whether you are suited for this challenging, but rewarding career.

Travel agents should have a minimum of a high school diploma. Agents should have a true love for travel,as well as a sincere enthusiasm and love for working with people, because these traits are crucial elements for success in this industry.

Travel agents should also possess excellent multi-tasking and organization skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are very important, along with great communication skills. In addition, good computer skills will be needed.

Travel agents should possess a professional, courteous demeanor when working with suppliers, and the general public. Sales ability and great interpersonal skills are an added plus.

The benefits of becoming a travel agent are many. I have listed the top three.

Travel agents save up to 80% on travel to many of the worlds exclusive resorts and destinations. These discounts include, but are not limited to:

a. Complimentary upgrades

b. Hotel room upgrades and discounts

c. Car rental discounts and upgrades

d. Cruises

e. Theme park discounts

f. Vacation Packages

FAM trips, also known as familiarization trips. Suppliers will offer access to their facilities at substantial discounts so that travel agents will have first hand knowledge of their facilities. The travel agent will then be able to make recommendations and book travel for their clients based on their personal knowledge and first hand experience.

The supplier will roll out the red carpet for the travel agent to ensure the travel professional has an outstanding time.

There are also tax benefits for individuals who chose to do this profession as an independent travel agent. You should consult with your CPA or tax professional for more information regarding this benefit.

So, how do I become a travel agent? In summary, becoming a travel agent can be a lucrative and rewarding career. Should you decide that you possess the skills and abilities needed for success, you can look forward to a promising career.

In addition to the companies named in this article, you can do further research online at Google or Yahoo using the following keywords – become a travel agent, how do I become a travel agent, travel agent careers, or online travel agent.

My Own Business

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:59:43 +0000

Your Travel Biz (YTB) is an online travel company that has its own booking engine, is on the NASDAQ, relies only on network marketing for business and has produced many success stories.

Here are the keys to successful network marketing:

1. Don’t go to the people. Let them come to you. How do I do that? Get the word out to hundreds of thousands of people.

2. How do I reach people? Use the internet concept of Web 2.0 Get connected with every public internet site you can like Facebook, Squidoo, YouTube and any of them that allow you to put out your information and why they should join your YTB team. Also, sign up for every free article directory site you can and start telling the world about your business.

3. Locally you can reserve a cheap space in your town like a popular banquet hall. Put an ad in your town paper and place flyers around town inviting people to come hear about your opportunity. The people who want it will come. You might only have 30 people come but, that will turn into new people on your team. And you can do this in as many towns as you like!

4. SELL TRAVEL!!! Keep in touch with your new recruits. Help them get started right. The only way any of you will be successful, no matter how many people you bring in, is to SELL TRAVEL. It will benifit you.

5. Do whatever you can to concentrate on number one on this list. Using your time to go to people at random is a waste. Set out the good word and let them come to you. THAT’S THE SECRET TO GOOD NETWORK MARKETING!!!

mymaptravel.com

That is my site above. You can visit the site if you are interested in finding out more about YTB and starting your own travel business. I have already quit my day job! I would be proud to have you on my team and show you how to start your own team!

easytakeoff.com

This is my travel booking site. Anyone can book travel there. Please do. You can get your own site just like it by joining YTB!

Step by Step Guide to Ytb

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:57:42 +0000

YTB Travel Biz (YTB) brings you the perfect opportunity to transform your life through combining the fun of travel with the speed of the Internet, multiplied by the power of referral marketing to provide YOU with the ultimate home-based business solution.

The YTB companies offer two unique and powerful business opportunities, that of referring travel agent or “RTA” and that of independent marketing representative or “REP”. The travel agent opportunity has an initial fee under $500 and a monthly license fee of $49.95. There is no fee or travel agency purchase required to be a REP. You may choose to participate in one or both opportunities.

1. Visit our marketing site at View YTB Presentation; this is the same personalized marketing site that you receive when you join. Click on the “join today” button, this will bring you to a “verify your sponsor” page. From here you need to click on the “yes, I want Brent Vanderstelt to be my sponsor”, then click on “I agree to the sponsor terms” button.

2. You are now at the Step 1 of the sign up process. Here you will choose 1 of 3 options to choose your business.1. Become a RTA and a REP, this requires the $495.00 set up fee and $49.95 recurring website fee, this allows you to sell travel and travel agencies. AN RTA CANNOT SELL YTB ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES (only a REP may sell Online Travel Agencies). 2. Become an RTA only, this requires the $495.00 set up fee and $49.95 recurring website fee. You will not be permitted to sell online travel agencies. 3. Become a REP only, you can sell Online Travel Agencies and sponsor other Reps. A rep can earn commissions and overrides on sales made by Reps in their IMR down line.

3. Step 2, you must read and agree to the term and conditions and click on the “I agree” button.

4. Step 3. Enter your information. If you choose the “personal option” you will be required to enter your social security number, if you choose “business option” you will need your FEIN or Federal Employee Identification Number and complete all boxes on the sign up form.

5. Step 4. Review your order and print off this page. This includes information you will need to log into your back office. This is also the web address to your personalized website.

6. Log into your back office. Enter your website address into your web browser (example www.ytb.com/monaview ) in the upper right hand corner of your website, click on “login”. After clicking on “login” enter your user name and password that you printed off in Step 4.

7. Now you should be in your Back Office. This will display information about “home”, “my account”, “my earnings”, “my team”, “shop YTB”, “downloads”, “reports”, “resources” and a “help” button.

HOME: Here you need to spend some time, in the columns to the, you will see “tool box”, click here. This is where you will get your training material. Spend some time reading all 11 items. You do not need to do it all at once.

Also, if you chose the $6,000.00 income guarantee, you will need to download the form here and fax it to YTB Corporate.

Here you can also download the Memory Jogger to help you remember people that you know.

Archives, here you should spend 30 minutes a day listing to conference calls to really help you understand the YTB business.

At the top of the screen, you will see your sponsor information, if you have any questions, contact him or her from here.

MY ACCOUNT: Spend some time here and make sure that your information is correct, if it is not, you can edit the information here.

MY RARNINGS: Here you can review your earnings when someone joins under you or you’re down line.

MY TEAM: Here you can view how many people are in your team and view various other reports.

SHOP YTB: Here you can order the YTB Magazine if you wish to participate in the $6,000.00 income guarantee. You will need to complete the form here also. You may also order other marketing materials here.

DOWNLOADS: Here you can download various forms and brochures including the IMR terms and conditions for REPS ONLY. RTA’s will need to complete the RTA terms and conditions and the IMR terms and conditions. Download this form, complete all information and fax to corporate.

Here, you will also want to download and complete the YTB Credentials Application, this is your RTA Travel License.

REPORTS: Here you can download your reports

RESOUCES: Here you need to complete your YTB PAY CARD, this is a debit card that is issued to you for your paycheck, and otherwise there is a small fee to have paper checks issued. You should also order your business cards here; you are about $30.00 for 250. You may also get a personal domain name.

We also offer a domain names and websites at our sister company Russell Domains &l Web Hosting

You should spend a little time in your back office to familiarize yourself with your business and resources to help you understand. Remember, you can earn while you learn, with YTB.

Congratulations! You are now a self employed travel professional. Now, just point people to your website and talk about travel.

Remember, you are part of a team at YTB, you can expect calls from your sponsor to answer any questions that you have and help you grow your YTB business.