Any information on a Touring Business??

Question

My mom and dad are thinking about starting their own touring business. Does anyone have any advice or know of any websites with some info about getting started? Any information is appreciated. Thanks

I wanted to add that this would be a Bus Tour business that takes trips through out the U.S.

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. 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

Try http://www.hammocksurvivalguide.com/

It's a big articles archive.

Look at the business and small business categories among others.

Some of these are written by people that have already done it. There's lots of good advice.