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Whether you're looking to become a home-based agent for the first time, or an experienced homeworker looking for a different opportunity, use the TTG Homeworking Hub and our unique Homeworking Matchmaker to find the right brand for you....
The number of agencies offering home-based or self-employed opportunities has mushroomed in recent years, which is great news in terms of choice but can make finding the right brand overwhelming. TTG's Homeworking Hub is here to help if you’re tempted to break into the sector but are unsure where to start researching. In it you will discover more than 20 brands including:
Founded in 2008 and part of the Hays Travel Independence Group, it now has 125 associates. Monthly fee is £50 and commission levels can reach 80%. New entrants to travel considered.
Operates with the backing of the Travel Network Group, Europe’s largest independent travel network group, and has more than 100 homeworkers.
Personal Travel Consultants by Blue Bay Travel was created in 2021 to expand Blue Bay’s homeworkers. A partnership with the Co-operative Travel gives access to a host of tour operators as well as Blue Bay’s own holidays. Homeworkers can receive 50% commission upfront and have the flexibility to use Blue Bay's leads if they need an extra boost while building their business. No joining fee; monthly admin fee of £49 if homeworker uses own equipment and £99 with full hardware and software support.
Part of the fourth-generation family business Travel Village Group, The Holiday Village has zero joining or monthly fees and a simple £6 fee per booking. A supportive team helps the homeworker to run their own business under the Holiday Village umbrella. Commission is set at 65%, which is paid promptly after clients' departures.
As part of Midcounties Co-op, homeworkers benefit from the backing of the society and the buying power of the wider group. It started in 2012 and is after entrepreneurial agents to join its 150-strong ranks. Joining fees start from £295 + VAT, monthly fees from £60 + VAT, and commission levels go up to 75%.
Pioneer of home-based travel selling with more than 1,900 agents and multiple awards. Start-up costs from £295 for agents with at least three years’ experience to £10,000 for a programme designed to induct people who are passionate about travel but have no experience.
“After the pandemic many businesses made promises of ‘working from home’ to allow more flexibility in the way people work. Forbes recently reported that businesses are winning the battle to get workers back into the office and are backtracking on previous promises. The reality is homeworking affords huge flexibility, allows families to collect children from schools and promotes a healthy lifestyle. We have one PTC who works from Barbados and another in Tenerife – these examples showcase the benefits of homeworking!”
"On a practical level, try to segregate your work space from your home space, find an area, ideally a room, where you can create a professional office area. Comfort is key: You’ll be spending a considerable amount of time in your workspace, so create a space that you’re looking forward to being in, ensure minimalism within your office to maximise your productivity, and definitely treat yourself to a comfy chair!"
Abbie Heaton, sales manager, Personal Travel Consultants
“The pandemic brought the value of using a travel professional into sharp focus. There’s also a growing trend to “support local”, and travel agents running their own businesses are perfectly placed to serve their local communities. Add to this the opportunity to connect with a wider audience through social media, and the potential for homeworking is enormous. Becoming a self-employed homeworker can transform lives from a mental wellbeing perspective too.
"Do your homework when choosing which homeworking organisation you join…. find a business and people you connect with both professionally and personally. Talk to the homeworkers within that business for the first-hand views. We are always on the lookout for quality, entrepreneurial agents. We are excited by candidates’ ideas to build their businesses and we provide personalised support to bring those ideas to life."
Sheena Whittle, head of The Personal Travel Agents
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Brilliant Travel
Club Voyages
Explorer Franchise by Hays Travel
Hays Travel Homeworking - Leads Supported
Hays Travel Homeworking
Holidaysplease
Homeworking by Inspire
InteleTravel
Experience It Now Travel
Seaside at Home
Protected Trust Services
The Holiday Franchise Company
The Travel Franchise | Not Just Travel
Travelosophers
Travology Travel
Vertical Travel Group
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