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Rachel Harvey
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All about Timing!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel Harvey Jan 21.
Tour Directors
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel Harvey Jul. 22, 2009.
Combining TourCMS with website
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel Harvey Jun. 7, 2009.
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Thanks Peter - really appreciate your comments. And yeah, I agree...gotta give a full go or die wondering!
Cheers again,
Rachel
Never a right time or a wrong time you just have to get out their and get to work. As far as the economy goes I suspect 2010 will be a bit worse than 2009 as things filter through but so what, Niche focused travel businesses can still thrive and gro…
Hi Matt,
WOW - your email was JUST what I needed today. I think I'll frame it! :) And I'm completely on your wavelength with 'pulling the trigger', taking risks, learning by making mistakes, and I'm what you might call an 'aspiring entrepreneur'...…
Rachel, hi, one of the biggest obstacles for aspiring entrepreneurs is the inability to pull the trigger. There is never a better time or worse time to start a business. I don't believe in this ideology. Being an entrepreneur my entire life and havi…
Thanks for your advice Neil.
Yes, to be honest, the most costly outlay was my own initial site inspection trips (some brilliant holidays though!!:) and I am going down the social media route, keeping technology simple, and focusing my efforts on cu…
Hey Len,
Have you gone down the social media route - Twitter, Facebook, You Tube etc?
A good book for this is Know Me, Like Me, Follow me, by Penny and Thomas Power.
Just had a look at the site and they look clean, informative and functional which…
It depends on what your level of investment and risk profile is.
If you are planning on spending a fortune on launch/marketing etc it's probably not the best time.
If you are doing a light-startup with relatively small start up costs, well you mig…
Ah great idea and definitely one for exploring - thank you! It's getting that balance between taking a risk, but minimalising that risk also, especially at the moment!
Thanks Dee,
Rachel
Perhaps start as a homeworker first?
Otherwise, perhaps talk to an established operator and ask if you can do some sort of partnership? Someone was telling me how when they first started they did a deal with a tour operator where they basically put…
Dear all,
This is just a very open discussion about the (dare I say it!) the present economic climate and people's views on starting as a new tour operator this year. I was hoping come Jan 2010 the news would be reporting a lift in the recession, i…
Hi Matt - I have sent you a friend request as I would be interested in hearing more about your reading recommedations as well as your own guide you are currently developing.
Many thanks,
Rachel
Thanks for this Rachel. We've managed better than I thought by selling the package without flights, my concern is on some peak season holidays we're running where the flight prices escalate rapidly (Orlando for example). I'll pm you my details for y…
Hi Chrissie - I think you can book via an ATOL bonded agent so long as the customer pays for the flight directly with the agent. It can't go via your accounts or the ATOL is void. Also if you are going to display the ATOL logo, it must be your own.…
We've steered clear of flights up to now and offer packages without the travel.
I do notice a local company who sell packages with flights with no mentioned of ATOL on their site. When I questioned them, they state they purchase from suppliers who…
Hi Richard - thanks for your message.
So tell me more about your company? Do you some more info / website?
Cheers,
Rachel
Hi Rachel,
This could be something I may be able to assist with - we operate aviation/tour management services.
Drop me a mail and I will see if we can help.
Rgds
Richard
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