Benefits of Working from Home

For many years, there was a stigma against working from home, as employers thought it was a sign of inefficiency or even laziness. However, with technology advances in recent years, working from home has gotten easier than ever. Recent studies have also shown that working from home can be just as much of an advantage…

8 Ways to Increase Productivity

No matter what kind of job you have, you’re certain to have some days that are more productive than others. We took a look at our most productive employees and asked them for their best tips for accomplishing more during the day. Here are tips for being more productive, whether you’re working at an office…

Myths About Travel Agents

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about whether travel agents are still relevant today compared to do-it-yourself websites that abound online. The short answer: yes, travel agents have more expertise and connections that those DIY sites lack. We read a lot of things about travel agents, some true and some not so much. So…

Our Best Travel Tips

After having been in business for over 15 years now, we’ve experienced pretty much everything there is to experience—both good and bad—when it comes to traveling the world. Whether you’re a first time traveler or a seasoned explorer, follow these tips to have a positive travel experience:   The Early Bird Catches the Worm We get…

How to Market Your Travel Business

Working as an independent travel agent can be a rewarding and profitable experience, if you do it right. One of the biggest questions we hear from our agents is “how do we market ourselves?” This is a very important question, and there’s not a one-size-fits all answer. But for those of you just getting started,…

How to Successfully Work From Home

Working from home is a great luxury of the Internet age. As many as 1 in 5 Americans work from a home office at least once a week and that number continues to grow year after year. Benefits of working from home include increased productivity and efficiency, lower stress, and decreases costs. Working from home…

Best Spring Travel Destinations

Spring is right around the corner, and that means warmer temperatures, longer days, and more excuses to get out and travel! We’ve compiled 5 of our favorite Spring travel destinations. Where will your Spring take you? Sapporo, Japan Why Visit: To see the cherry blossoms, drink sake, and go sightseeing In the Springtime in Japan,…

The Benefits of Traveling Solo

Hans Christen Anderson once said “to travel is to live,” a quote we at Outside Agent Link wholeheartedly agree with. Traveling is one of the best ways to learn about and experience the world and all its beauty and diversity. But many people decide not to travel because they think of traveling as a group…