CerTrav.Net
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PROGRAM DETAILS

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Marketing Your Agency
Professionalism
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TRIP PLANNING

Cruises
Tours
Itinerary Review
Passports and Visas
Customs Regulations
State Department Warnings
Currency Conversions
Traveler Health Precautions
Weather
Driving Directions
Restaurant Reviews

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Equipment Required

Much of what you need to go into the travel business is furnished with your start up package. However, you will need a computer and furniture.

Computer Equipment

You will need an IBM compatible personal computer with 32 meg  of ram,  hard disk, high speed internet access (56K dial-up modem, DSL, or cable modem) and compatible ink jet or laser printer. The operating system must be Windows 95 or higher for SABRE™ Remote Access.

Software

The following software is required:

•  On-Line Software. You will need to connect with an Internet Service Provider in your area. This will enable you to access the SABRE™ reservations system through the Internet and this web site and to perform travel research through the World Wide Web.

•  Fax Software. If you want to use your computer to fax information to us then you will require fax software.

Communications Equipment

You will need the following equipment to communicate with SABRE™, the Certified Service Center and your clients:

•  Voice Telephone. You probably already have this. If you want a voice telephone dedicated to your travel business you will need to get one.

•  Computer Telephone Line. You will need a dedicated telephone line for your computer if your are using a dial-up connection to access your ISP.  DSL and cable access do not require an additional phone line.

•  Unattended FAX Machine. Your FAX machine will be used to transmit and receive   information to and from Certified's Service Center and between you and your clients. Your FAX machine must be capable of receiving faxes unattended (automatic switch, dedicated phone line or computer fax software). If you have installed FAX software in your computer you may not need a FAX machine. However, if you do get a FAX machine you should consider getting one that will also make copies.

Office Furnishings

You should dedicate an area of your home for your travel office, then decorate and equip it for your travel agency. Equipment you will need includes:

•  Desk. You will need room for your computer. A secretarial style desk with a wing for your computer is ideal.

•  Chairs. One for you and a couple for your clients.

•  File Cabinets. Two legal sized cabinets are recommended. You will need to file your brochures and business records (travel invoice/itineraries, customer profile sheets, etc.)

•  Bookshelf. You will need a place to store your reference manuals.

•  Copying Machine. A copying machine is not absolutely essential. You may want to wait on this. As mentioned above, you may want to get a FAX machine that makes copies.

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