Quitting is not something we’re taught to do. In fact, most people try to avoid it at all costs. But sometimes, quitting is the smart thing to do—especially when it comes to feeling freedom in your career. Here are five signs you need to quit your day job (and find a new path): 1. …
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping. And you’re inside working. It can be hard to get motivated when you’re working from home and in an industry that requires client service, like travel. But don’t worry; we have three quick and easy ways to get motivated that you’ll love. 1. Take an…
We’ve all heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder,” but sometimes it’s easier to quote an adage than to implement a process to make it happen. Our outside agents work from home selling travel, so they often find that being uber-organized helps them get a lot done in a shorter amount of time. Then they…
Many of our clients love the idea of taking a family vacation, but it seems like a daunting task with packing and actually getting to the destination. However, we have a few pro tips from agents for traveling with kids that might make it easier: 1. Make the journey fun. Sometimes, even…
The best travel agents are those with a healthy appetite for traveling the world. If they have first-hand knowledge of different places, cultures, customs, food and more, they are more equipped to give awesome advice to their clients. If you’re thinking about becoming a travel agent, chances are that you love to travel or…
Becoming an independent travel consultant is a rewarding experience, but it does take work. It’s not for everyone, and at Outside Agent Link, we like to be transparent about what it takes because we want all of our agents to be successful. The three things you need to have to be a successful travel agent?…
If you’re getting your home office together, inspiration is key. Platforms like Houzz and Pinterest have hundreds of thousands of photos of cute offices, but are they functional? Getting work done is more important than having a picture-perfect space. That’s where home organization blogs and tools come in handy. Here are a few tips to…
When it comes to being a work-from-home travel agent, there are several advantages that travelers, both first-time and seasonal, will see over trying to plan a trip themselves. Aside from having a leg up on travel jargon, rules and regulations, travel agents have the added bonus of being a reliable, go-to source for nearly everything…
We’ve all been there: the gridlocked traffic jams, the awful vegan-themed potlucks and passive aggressive emails. They all seem like rites of passage for anyone whose has the pleasure of working in a traditional office setting. When you do decide to take the plunge, though, and start telecommuting, you quickly notice that all…
Not too long ago, we covered a few of the more important tips for effectively spring cleaning your home office. But we felt it necessary to point out that there’s far more than just three things that lead to a more organized office space. With that said, here are a few more items to…
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