{"product_id":"how-to-start-a-home-based-travel-agency-study-guide-2020-edition","title":"How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Study Guide - 2020 Edition","description":"Empowering Individuals to Start and Succeed as a Home Based Travel Agent for over 25 years!\n\n“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.\n\nIt 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.\n\nChapter Outline:\n\nChapter 1: The Travel Industry, Opportunity of the 21st Century\nChapter 2: A Brief History of Travel Retailing\nChapter 3: Transition from Storefront to Home Based Travel Agencies\nChapter 4: Evolution of the True Independent Contractor\nChapter 5: Developing a Business Concept\nChapter 6: Developing a Business Plan\nChapter 7: Starting a Home-Based Travel Business\nChapter 8: Setting up your Books\nChapter 9: Your Home Office for the 21st Century\nChapter 10: Your Home Office - Computer, Network and More\nChapter 11: Selecting your Host Agency\nChapter 12: Establishing your Agency Relationship with Suppliers\nChapter 13: Travel Reservations and Reference Resources\nChapter 14: Setting up your Supplier Files\nChapter 15: Developing your Marketing Plan\nChapter 16: Creating a Print and Digital Marketing Strategy\nChapter 17: Using Direct Mail\nChapter 18: Travel Advertising\nChapter 19: Travel Promotion\nChapter 20: Cold Calls, Canvasing and Telemarketing\nChapter 21: Travel Marketing Techniques for the 21st Century\nChapter 22: The Internet and the Travel industry\nChapter 23: Organizing your Marketing Files\nChapter 24: Developing your Knowledge and Skills\nChapter 25: Legal Issues and Protecting your Business\nChapter 26: Home Based Travel Agent Benefits\nChapter 27: Tax Benefits for Home Based Travel Agents\nChapter 28: Getting Connected to the Travel Industry\nChapter 29: Travel Professional Community\nChapter 30: Where do I go From Here?\n\n“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\n\nAbout the Authors:\n\nThe 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.\n\nTo Access More Tools to help you get started as a Home Based Travel Agent, visit www.HomeBasedTravelAgent.com.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B084DHDNT3\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B084DHDNT3.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ogg, Tom|Ogg, Andy|Ogg, Joanie\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43196694134845,"sku":"BVV.B084DHDNT3.G","price":27.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B084DHDNT3-0.jpg?v=1778965345","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/how-to-start-a-home-based-travel-agency-study-guide-2020-edition","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}