Question: I would like to start my own travel business. I need advice.?
I looked at cruise planners, but it seems that there isn’t much money in the that area, so I am looking into starting my own business dealing everything travel. I would like to hear from people that have done this and I would also like to hear any negatives as well or things to keep in mind.
(business travel planner)

Best answer:

Answer by TM Express™
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet.

http://www.astanet.com/ — American Society of Travel Agents
http://www.wata.net/ — World Association of Travel Agencies
http://www.nacta.com/ — The National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency by Tom Ogg, Joanie Ogg,
* Start Your Own Specialty Travel & Tour Business by Entrepreneur Press
* Start Your Own Travel Agency by Adam Starchild
* Home-Based Travel Agent, 5th Edition by Kelly Monaghan

Check out these free articles too:

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Home-Based-Travel-Businesses&id=47279 – How to Start Home Based Travel Businesses by Randy Wilson
http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Start-a-Cruise-Travel-Home-Business&id=35739 – Start a Cruise Travel Home Business by Randy Wilson
http://www.travelagentcentral.com – TravelAgent Magazine

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!