I would like to open a travel business. Give people the best rates, etc. Any help on how I could start or go about it would be greatly appreciated. Rude or uninspiring answers will be deleted.
2007-02-11 03:02:24 · 3 answers · asked by ash 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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:
* How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency by Tom Ogg, Joanie Ogg,
* Start Your Own Specialty Travel & Tour Business by Entrepreneur Press
* Start Your Own Travel Agency by Adam Starchild
* Home-Based Travel Agent, 5th Edition by Kelly Monaghan
* How to Start a Business in Pennsylvania by Desiree A. Petrus, Mark Warda
* How to Start a Business in Pennsylvania by Entrepreneur Press
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!
2007-02-14 02:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Travel business is a great business.
I have a travel store that has the following features:
No Logistics
No Employee
No Advertisement expenses
No Hosting,company takes care.(No question of bad or good host)
No inventory
Affordable amount
Money back gaurantee
Paycation (PAID VACATION)
Expertise provided if you are willing to learn from successful people.
Want to know more email me at setuup4@yahoo.com
Business is awesome.
Thanks.
2007-02-14 09:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by Prakash P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are pleanty of resources online and offline to help you start your own business and write a business plan.
Online:
SBA Articles About Business Planning
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/
Free Online Business Plan Program and Start-Up Articles
http://www.diybizplan.com
They also have an overview of the process of starting a busienss and articles on the registration process with links to additional resources here:
Starting a Business
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=3&catid=74
Financing Your Business
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=3&catid=75
Business Planning
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=3&catid=76
More articles on Starting a Business
http://www.startupbiz.com
Offine:
Check with your local
SCORE Office - voluneteers who mentor entrepreneurs
http://www.score.org
SBDC Office - Help with Business Planning, Financial Projections and Identifying Loan / Financing Resources
http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html...
I hope this helps
Mr BizPlan
2007-02-11 08:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by MrBizPlan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋