Is the travel business a good business to be in?

Does anyone know how many different ones there are, how much do they cost to start, I heard magic johnson, the kansas city cheif have open one, magic johnson opened one by himself, the cheifs joined some company does anyone know they name of the company ?

Yes, travel is a fantastic business. It is something that is fun to do. It is a great way to save on your travel, earn commissions, bonuses and save on your taxes. It is also a great way to build teams, help others and meet new people.

The company the Chiefs joined is YTB (Your Travel Biz). Here is their website:

http://www.ytbtravel.com/chiefstravel

You can also become part of YTB.

http://www.amazingtoursandtravel.com

There is a great presentation to watch with lots of information. You can also access the travel site when you click on "book travel" or you can access it here:

http://www.ytbtravel.com/amazingtoursandtravel

and since you asked, it only costs $449.95 (one time fee and two can join) plus the first month of $49.95. It will then be $49.95 a month after that. This is equal to about $1.70 a day, less than a Starbucks cup of coffee. There is no annual renewel fee.

What is also good is that when six people also get a YTB travel site via you, your website is free. I am currently not paying for my YTB site. Don't get fooled by cheaper sites that don't deliver.

There are many other famous people in YTB
including: (if you notice on the list, Magic Johnsons former Lakers team mate, A. C. Green is part of YTB)

Robert Pack Jr. - NBA Formerly Mavericks/Nuggets)
Peter Jensen (PJ) - NFL
Lou Brock - Baseball -
Tony Dorsett - NFL
Jim Brown - NFL
Ray Norton - NFL
Dave Grayson - NFL
James Bonecrusher Smith - (Boxing Heavyweight Champ)
Kenny Knox - PGA
A.C. Green - NBA (Former Lakers)
John Salley - NBA
Roger Staubach - NFL
Jim McMahon - NFL
Rod Smith - NFL (Denver Broncos)
David John Thomas - Actor (over 100 films)
Dan Pastorini - NFL
Lil' Bow Wow (Rapper/Actor)
Cedric Ceballos - NBA (Phoenix Suns)
Baby Face (Singer/Producer)
Charles Barkley - NBA (Former Phoenix Suns)
Regina King (Actress)
Randy White - NFL (Dallas Cowboy)
Ben Crenshaw - PGA
Venus & Serena Williams - Tennis ... and their Mom
Randy Hundley - Baseball (Chicago Cubs)
Eugene Lockhart - NFL - Dallas Cowboys
Everson Walls - NFL - Dallas Cowboys
Al Dave - NFL
John Beck - NFL
Ann Downing (Gospel Singer of the Downings)
Denny Crum Hall of Fame Coach from the University of Louisville

There are many reasons why YTB is a solid company with great leadership.

1. How long has it been in business? 2001
2. Is there a financial disclosure statement available? Yes
3. Is the company on the stock exchange and regulated by the SEC? Yes, information on investors in available on the website.
4. Is it a member of the DSA (Direct Selling Association)? Yes. It takes over a year for a company to get accepted to the DSA.
http://www.dsa.org
5. Is information on the founders of the company easily available on the website? Yes. Additionally, the three CEOs travel constantly around the company meeting the reps of YTB. I don't know of many regular corporate executives that go around and meet with their people.
6. Does it sell a service/product that makes sense? Yes. Check out the airport lines, people are still traveling.
7. Does the website provide enough information for you to make a fair and open minded decision? Yes.
8. Does the company have a "Bill of Rights" that promises the payment plan will not change without permission? Yes, it cannot change without permission of the reps.
9. Does website have contact info in which you can talk or email real people? Yes located on the first page.
10. Does it make any ridiculous promises that a homebase business is so easy and that you will get rich in 30 days? No, it does not.
11. Is this something is fun to do? Yes, travel is always fun.
12. Does the company let the public visit its main offices and meet the leaders to "kick the tires" as it were just to make sure it is a real business staffed with real people? Yes in monthly meetings called Red Carpet Days.
13. Does it offer any types of health and life insurance benefits and plans? Yes
14. Does it offer local meetings around the country? Yes.
http://home.comcast.net/~ytb_support/home/calendar/calendar.htm
15. Does the company provide certification training? Yes, in several states, Puerto Rico US. Virgin Islands, Canada, Bahamas and Bermuda
16. Did the company expand outside of the United States? Yes, Canada, Bermuda and Bahamas.
17. Does the company provide access to conference calls where the latest information is available? Yes
18. Does it post what is costs, somewhere on the first page instead of hiding it? Yes, on the first page.
19. Is every company perfect? No, name one that is perfect.
20. Is the compensation plan copyrighted and protected? Yes (Bill of Rights)
21. Has the company been featured in trade magazines? Yes, Travel Weekly, Success and more.
22. Has it been ranked as a top company in its field, at least among the top 50? Yes, in Travel Weekly.
23. Does the company offer you a chance to become part of it for free as an option? Yes
24. Is it a member of the Better Business Bureau? Yes
http://www.bbb.org
25. Who are some well known people who part of the company? A well known person who is a part of your organization is far better than someone who merely gets paid to endorse it. See list above.
26. Does the company have a non-profit program to help communities and charities in need. Yes, Passport to Giving Program
27. Is their proof of success. Yes, in 2007, 94 people were promoted to 1st Level Director. Check out the weekly business reports that show that latest news on YTB and who is getting bonuses and getting promoted.
http://www.yourtravelbiz.com/archives.html