I appreciate and enjoy my clients, I really do.  Sometimes however, working with prospective clients can be like herding cats.

I'm still learning the finesse of closing the sale when a prospective client is indecisive. I've read articles, watched webinars, sat through conference sessions and still find it difficult.  My experience has run the gamut from those clients that ask for a quote then seemingly fall off the earth, to clients who are in the 11th hour of providing payment information then make a complete 180 and change their whole itinerary.  I'm not sure if it's cold feet, my approach, or a combination of both.

To mitigate spending all my time and effort without any reward, I've tinkered with charging a service fee upfront.  It has received…

It appears that the trend towards minimizing expenses and setting up camp in a spare bedroom or in the corner of your dining room table is still very much in vogue.

The mental picture that used to be referred to as “a consultant between real jobs” is now known as “home-based entrepreneurship.” The difference today is that the “home-baser” can truly be considered a professional in every way. The travel industry is very supportive of this category. It is a growing segment that requires some focused attention and understanding.

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by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday June 16, 2015

Surrounded by ancient stone walls, Xi'an is one of the most historically significant cities in China, and home to one of its greatest tragic love stories. With a large Buddhist and Muslim population, there are Indian and Arabic influences all across the city. Let Chinatour.com lead you on a tour of this ancient and beautiful city!

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday June 16, 2015

A beach vacation is often considered one of the most relaxing options for travelers who want to get away and unwind. Nothing beats sun-warmed beaches, refreshing ocean spray, and the quiet tranquility of nature spread before you.

These days, many of the best beaches have been discovered and often disrupted by towering hotels, crowded beaches, and dotted with litter; that much sought-after peace and quiet you expected is gone.