There are a lot of misconceptions and half-truths surrounding what it takes to go out on your own and start your own travel business as a home-based travel agent with Travel Counsellors.
And they all seem to suggest that taking control of your financial fate and living a life of more freedom and flexibility is harder than it actually is.
But no, becoming a successful home-based travel agent with Travel Counsellors is actually very easy, which explains why there are already over 1,600 agents who have since left the world of retail, corporate or wholesale travel behind and started their own business with Travel Counsellors.
But what are these misconceptions currently circulating through the industry?
Read on below to find out…
1. You need a huge client database to start your own biz
Although it helps, bringing a huge database with you prior to joining Travel Counsellors is definitely not a pre-requisite. That’s because Travel Counsellors will help you build a client database right from day one, taking care of all the marketing of your business and pushing your name out there to the Australian travelling public.
The only things you really need is at least a few years of experience (the more the better), a working internet connection, and a can-do attitude – Travel Counsellors will take care of the rest!
2. You need lots of experience in running a business
Travel Counsellors has been helping travel agents just like yourself launch their own travel businesses for over 20 years, and they’re totally experienced in teaching you the ins and outs of running a business.
From helping you create a profitable business plan, to consulting with the in-house business development team to make sure everything is on track, to helping you in all aspects of the business – from finance, to IT, to marketing and PR – you’re in very good hands. Even better, agents don’t incur any additional costs for this support, as it’s given FREE once joining the Travel Counsellors family.
It’s a point of pride amongst Travel Counsellors that repeat business makes up the bulk of their earnings – with Leisure Travel Counsellors attracting 70 percent repeat business, and Corporate an impressive 90 percent – and this is a reflection of Travel Counsellors’ effective business model and support system.
3. You need to be an IT whizz to work from home
Travel Counsellors understand that selling travel and providing unmatched customer service is what travel agents like you do best. They also know that time spent trying to solve IT issues is time that is better spent growing your business and creating awesome itineraries for your clients.
That’s why they have a dedicated 24/7 support team (who are only ever a phone call away) that will quickly resolve any technical IT issues should they arise, and ensure that your systems are always backed up. It’s this constant support that will help you succeed as a home-based travel agent.
So as you can see, starting your own business as a home-based travel agent with Travel Counsellors is actually very easy.
If you’d like to join the 1,600 other agents who are now reaping the benefits of being their own boss, click here or call 1300 889 123 today!
Were you surprised by any of these misconceptions?
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