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Starting a Travel Clubs & Services Business
Starting a travel clubs and services business is your ticket to owning a good, stable business as long as you separate yourself from the competition. We offer nuts-and-bolts information to give you a jump-start on planning for your business.
Thinking about opening a travel clubs and services business? We tell you what you need to know to get started.
Writing Tips for a Travel Clubs & Services Company Business Plan
We know - writing a business plan can be a daunting task for a new entrepreneur.
Learning how to draft a travel clubs and services company business plan isn't difficult. Business plans are entrepreneurial roadmaps that identify destinations for growth and the routes your travel clubs and services business will take to reach them.
Once your business plan is in place, you can use it for a variety of funding and planning functions.
Before you begin, we recommend reviewing a few sample business plans.
Evaluate the Competition
Prior to opening a travel clubs and services business in your town, it's worthwhile to find out how you will fit in the competitive landscape. Use the link below to get a list of local competitors nearby. Just enter your city, state and zip code to get a list of travel clubs and services businesses in your community.
If there's too much competition, it may be wise to consider starting the business in a less competitive marketplace.
Finding a Non-Competitive Business Mentor
If you want to open a travel clubs and services business the next step is to learn as much as you can from somebody who is already in the business. Local competitors are not going to give you the time of day, mind you. What's in it for them?
However, an entrepreneur who owns a travel clubs and services business outside of your community will be much more likely to talk with you, given that you don't compete with them in their area. In that case, the business owner may be more than happy to discuss the industry with you. It can take a while to find an entrepreneur who is willing to talk, but it's well worth the effort.
How does one go about finding a travel clubs and services business owner in a different locale who can assist you?
It's easy. Here's a link you can use to find a mentor outside of your area.
Purchasing a Travel Clubs & Services Business
Many experts advise against starting a travel clubs and services business if you can buy an established operation. But as a travel clubs and services business buyer, you'll quickly discover that a business purchase isn't completely hassle-free.
As you would expect, there are a number of steps in buying a business. For most prospective business buyers, the first step is to contact a business broker.
A good business broker serves a number of useful purposes. From locating available companies to helping seal the deal, your broker will have the experience and skills to help you successfully navigate the purchase process.
Franchising May Be a Better Way to Go
Succeeding in small business isn't easy. But it's even more difficult when your business is a startup.
To stack the odds in your favor, consider tapping into one of the many travel clubs and services business startup opportunities offered by leading brands and franchisors. Proven franchises give startup business owners access to a turnkey business concept. Instead of reinventing wheels, you can focus on growing your company.
The link below will take you to Gaebler's travel and leisure franchise directory where you can start exploring prospective franchisors for your startup.
Entrepreneur Interviews
These interviews should be of interest to you.
- Interview with Andy Hayes, Founder of Sharing Travel Experiences and Travel Online Partners
- Interview with Ian Ford, President of UndercoverTourist
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