How to start my own bus tour company?

Question

I am thinking of startin a bus tour company, I have my CDL with a passenger endorsment. I want to run mostly in 3 states, does that mean I have to incorporate? Where would I find the rules of operation? Anyone know where a good place to buy a bus would be?

Answer 1

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Start and Run a Profitable Tour Guiding Business by Barbara Braidwood, Susan M. Boyce, Richard Cropp
* Start Your Own Specialty Travel & Tour Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Entrepreneur Press
* Becoming a Tour Guide: The Principles of Guiding and Site Interpretation Paperback by Verite Reily Collins

I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

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How to start my own bus tour company?
I am thinking of startin a bus tour company, I have my CDL with a passenger endorsment. I want to run mostly in 3 states, does that mean I have to incorporate? Where would I find the rules of operation? Anyone know where a good place to buy a bus would be?