Small business challenges
One of the biggest challenges with small businesses is the lack of resources, would you agree? Whether it’s staffing or budgets, we all learn how to make do with less. Or sometimes we have to let opportunities pass by, because we just don’t have the bandwidth to take advantage of a new program. But we all do the best we can because we love the Tourism industry, we love the products that we promote and we live to see the smiles on our customer’s faces when they are creating memories. But it would be nice to have some help.
How can I help you invest in your future?
As many of you know, I have been in the Tourism industry for over 20 years. I have spoken at conferences, met you for coffee and cocktails, and scheduled calls so you could get some help and advice. And I love to do it! I love sharing information, stories of what has worked for me over the years, and connecting people who should know each other. I decided to formalize my passion by building a company that can do that on a larger scale.
I have been where you are – with limited budgets, but big ideas. So here are some ways I can help you this year. You have no excuse not to grow and build your business this year!
If your budget is from $0- $10
You are already taking advantage of a great free resource by reading my blog posts. As I start my 6th year (!) of providing weekly content to help tourism professionals grow their business, I am happy to see the number of subscribers grow weekly. Many of my readers tell me they create folders in their email so they can keep my posts and look at them again. Here are some other resources for under $10:
Free Resources section of my Tourism Pro Academy. I have all kinds of articles, ebooks, and information available for free. And I add more every month. Sign up here if you haven’t checked it out yet.
Get your staff, your partners and your peers to sign up for my weekly blog. They will appreciate it, I will appreciate it and you’re generating good karma for yourself! Forward this post and they can sign up here.
Ebook – Looking for new ideas to attract Tourists? Bus Groups are the Answer. This book is only $5.99 and I share my years of experience and lessons in this book. You can start reading it as soon as you purchase it and it will help you become a leader in the Group Tour market.
Want to Grow your Network? For only $9.99 you can take a mini-course on how to grow your Network. People like to do business with those they know, like and trust. This course will help you become better known in the tourism industry. Click here for more information.
If your budget is from $97 – $300
In addition to all the resources above, there are 2 online courses I have developed. People who have taken my courses say they are easy to follow and the combination of videos and text makes it easy to learn. Here are the current courses:
Fill Your Parking Lot: Secrets to Getting more Group Tours. $97. This online course consists of short videos, readings, quizzes and more. You will learn what tour operators are looking for, how to stand out from your competition. If group tours are a new market for you, or you have been working in this market for just a few years, this course will help you go to the next level! Click here for more information.
WeChat ready. $97 If you are interested in getting more Chinese visitors at your destination or attraction, you need to learn how to use WeChat. This course includes short videos, step by step guides on how to set up and use your account, and information on the entire platform. If you attend any tradeshows that will have Chinese tour operators present, you should be familiar with WeChat. Click here for more information.
1-hour consulting call. $300 My clients that take advantage of this tell me they get tons of value during this hour of working together. I send a form in advance for you to fill out so we make the best use of your time. We can work on sales strategies, group tour efforts or you can walk me through your new ideas and we can come up with next steps. Click here to schedule a 1-hour consulting call.
If your budget is from $1000- $5000
Online Tourism Training Program- $995/month This program is a way for DMOs to provide training and educational opportunities to their partners. Let me do the work – you just send out the invitation with the links for your partners. Check out more information on the program here.
China Sales Mission Program. $3499 If you are looking for a program that will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know about how to get Chinese visitors, this is the perfect 2020 program for you. Our small group program consists of live webinars, 1:1 coaching with me to make sure your product is all set for the China market, a WeChat course, and 2 days of sales calls in NYC visiting the top Operators in the U.S. The program starts in early February. Join us! Click here for more information.
Group Tour market Strategic Analysis $5000 +Travel. Each quarter I work with one organization to help them develop their strategic plan for the Group tour market. Your organization will end up with a plan, a schedule, and steps for success. I also include 3 months of guiding you through implementation so the plan doesn’t sit on a shelf. I am accepting clients for July 2020 and October 2020. Are you looking to increase your revenue and attendance but don’t know where to start? Then reply to this email and we can start the conversation.
If your budget is from $6000- $10,000
Online Tourism Training Program- $9950/year. Pay for 10 months of training and get two months free. This program was described above and is for DMOs. Monthly topics range from sales strategies to Group Tour trends and other topics that will appeal to many of your partners. Let me do the work – you just send out the invitation with the links for your partners. Check out more information on the program here.
Speaking at Your conferences or Events. Have I told you that I have set a goal to speak at all 50 State Tourism Conferences? Have I spoken at yours yet? Check out more information about my speaking engagements and topics. I hope to see you at a conference soon!