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Become A Modern Work-From-Home Travel Agent

You are an entrepreneur-in-the-making and you have chosen to become a travel agent that works from home. Since you might be new to the travel industry, you might wonder what technologies and equipment modern travel agent needs to be successful. 



Your Essential Equipment.
The essential tools of your Work from Home business do not have to be costly or of high end. You may already be using some of them.

Knowledge and Experience
This may not seem like a “tool”. However, it is an important asset and aspect. It makes a significant difference in how successfully you establish, grow and maintain your business.
If you do not have experience as a travel agent, consider taking classes at an institute. There are independent certification courses or programs that can asset you to become a travel agent.
The advantage of travel agent certification is that you will be introduced to the various software platforms.
MOS utility or MOS World is a leading online travel portal provider. It supplies (hotels, airlines, car rentals, etc.) information on scheduling and inventory. Systems like this are essential to your business.

Your work from home office:
Your home office setup can be fairly simple. 
You will need:
  • A quiet workspace dedicated to your business. 
  • Furniture might include a desk and chair, and a file cabinet/storage.
  • Equipment should include a computer (PC or notebook), a mobile phone, a printer, fax machine, and copier (or an all-in-one system), and reliable, fast internet access. Be aware that today’s travel agents are highly mobile and need a good mobile phone with a strong calling plan. That mobile phone becomes a link to API or online travel portal like the one provided by MOS World, that enables agents to access real-time scheduling information in just seconds. Even better, the app also functions on your desktop PC and on all mobile devices.
  • Software requirements are basic – the standard software already installed on your computer like Excel, Quicken, Acrobat Reader, a word processing program (you will not need travel industry-based proprietary software). 
  • If you are a travel agency employee working from home, you will have access to your agency’s software systems for reservations. As a new independent business owner, you’ll most likely be working with a host agency that can provide wider access to the GDS. 
  • A valuable tool is MOS World travel Portal that is designed to work on Windows, Macintosh, or Linux, on desktops and laptops.
  • Fees: Your local government may require you to be registered as a business and obtain a permit for operating a home business. 
  • Depending on which state or country you establish your business; you may also be required to become a travel agent who is certified or licensed
  • The host agency with which you work may charge a fee. The new business owner will want to carefully evaluate host agencies’ benefits and fees before making a decision – and an investment. There are also host agencies that do not charge a sign-up fee.You may also want to join various travel industry organizations or trade associations.

The B2B Agency or Host Agency
As a fledgling work from home travel agent, it may be most cost-effective and learning practices for you to work through a host agency link MOS World (MOS utility). This frequently is the way an experienced agent or former agency owner becomes a successful home-based travel agent.
The benefits of using a host agency link MOS World can be significant for the emerging travel agent, from cost savings to mentoring.
Continue building using your equipment kit.
You are building a “toolkit” with which you will build your travel agency. Not everything has to be accomplished at once. Take one step at a time, add to your equipment kit as you go along, and give yourself credit for being courageous. Best wishes for your success!
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