One of the worst things about traveling is having to deal with the stress that comes with airports. After paying an arm and a leg to check a bag, being frisked by TSA, and searching in futility to find an available outlet to charge your cell phone, you just want to be able to relax…
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…
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…
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,…
Being a travel agent can be an extremely rewarding and fun career that allows you to help people see the world. But it’s not a career for everyone. It requires a lot of dedication, personality, and attention to detail. If you’re ready to start your career as a travel agent, follow these tips to be…
Lost Luggage Arriving at a destination without your luggage is an awful way to start your vacation and your customer deserves better. Travel insurance can reimburse for the replacement of essential items and turn around the bad beginning! Many U.S. Healthcare & Medicare plans don’t cover international travel If clients have an accident or become…
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…
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…
There are a great deal of blogs and articles that lean one way or the other in regards to how they see telecommuting and the virtual workforce. So, to gain a better perspective on how both sides see the issue, here’s an infographic from MySammy.com that outlines both the pros and cons that can come…
Being a travel consultant who works from home comes with its fair share of pros and cons, but one thing will always remain true; like the old adage says, “A man is only as good as the tools he uses.” A truly successful telecommuter knows that being organized and productive requires having applications and resources…
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