Question 1

Can I choose my own hours?

Accepted Answer

You choose the hours that you work, our self-employed packages are completely flexible. It's your business, so the more hours you put in, the more you get out.

Question 2

Is there a minimum sales value?

Accepted Answer

There are no sales values put in place for you. What you achieve is simply down to you and how much hard work you put in.

Question 3

How long will it take to be up and running?

Accepted Answer

Once we receive your signed consultancy agreement, we can have you up and running in four to six weeks.

Question 4

What kind of support will I receive?

Accepted Answer

You are supported by travel industry professionals working in a number of head office departments. In addition to this you will have a dedicated homeworking support team as well as a business development team who are on hand to answer queries and give you advice on how to market your business.

Question 5

Is there any out-of-hours support?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, many of our departments are open well into the evening and on weekends; we are on hand to help and support you.

Question 6

What happens when I go on holiday?

Accepted Answer

We have a customer service team who can help with bookings and queries on existing bookings whilst you are away.

Question 7

How much can I earn?

Accepted Answer

That is entirely up to you, the more you put in, the more you get out. The earning potential is unlimited. Our top salespeople all say that they make more now than they ever could working in a branch/call center. Several of our homeworkers' profit was over £100k last year, of which they receive 60%.

Question 8

Are there monthly management fees?

Accepted Answer

The Academy New to Travel Models have no monthly management fee for the first 12 months. The fee will then be £55 per month. The Experienced Travel Professional, Return to Travel, and Travel Trade models have a monthly management fee of £55.

Question 9

Is there an upfront deposit for the New to Travel / Academy model?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you choose the New to Travel Academy model, you will be required to pay an upfront deposit of £2400 inclusive of VAT. This equates to 6 months of your New to Travel Academy payment upfront and is non-refundable.

Question 10

Will the Leads Supported model have any expectations of me?

Accepted Answer

In order to make the Leads Supported model work for you, you will need to ensure you have a working pattern you can commit to being online and ready to take leads. Your Business Development Coach will support you with conversion of the leads and offer coaching and development where needed & can share with you the busiest times of the day to work to assist with your planning.

Question 11

What is the payment plan option for the New to Travel Academy model?

Accepted Answer

You will pay the upfront deposit of £2400 inclusive of VAT at the time of purchase. This will cover the first 6 months of trading. In month 7, for the remaining term of 18 months, you will pay £400 per calendar month.

Question 12

I don’t have any UK Travel Agency Sales Experience

Accepted Answer

Our New to Travel Academy model would be applicable for someone with no UK Travel Agency Sales Experience.

Question 13

I have UK Travel Agency Sales Experience, but it was over 5 years ago

Accepted Answer

Providing you have at least 5 years' experience, within the last 10 years, please look at the Return to Travel model. For anything outside of 10 years, please look at our New to Travel model.

Question 14

I am currently working as cabin crew but seeking something to do when I am not flying

Accepted Answer

Providing you have at least 2 years’ experience and have been active within the last 5 years, please take a look at our Travel Trade model as this will give you the opportunity to become a self-employed work-from-home personal travel consultant.

Question 15

I am working or I have worked in the Travel Industry but have never sold holidays (e.g., I worked at a Tour Operator Head office or on the road in Business Development)

Accepted Answer

Providing you have at least 2 years' Travel Trade experience that has been within the last 5 years, please look at the Travel Trade model.