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We will get into the income side of your business a little later. Right now we
would like to give you an idea of what it will cost you to operate your travel
business.
Fixed expenses are those costs that any business must pay on a monthly basis.
Fortunately your Home Based Travel business costs very little to operate. Of course
these expenses and the profitability of your business are relative to the amount
of income you produce but we want you to understand that these expenses will occur
regardless of whether you earn income or not.
SABRE Monthly Fee $45.00 (Acquired and Paid Directly to Sabre) TurboSABRE Software $195.00 (This is a One Time Charge) Telephone Line (Varies)* $15.00 Internet Access (Optional)** $19.95 TOTAL MONTHLY FIXED EXPENSES $ 79.95
* Telephone line costs vary by area. Check with your local phone company.
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The Internet offers incredible marketing opportunities for the travel industry. Atlas
has an Award winning (Travel Weekly Magazine - "Best Internet Web Site of
the Year ('99)) Web Site available for your use. It is not necessary but if you
want to take advantage of the Internet you will need access. Highly recommended.
Long Distance Service 9.9¢ per minute 800# Service Free with Long Distance Service E-Mail Service Free Advertising 50% Co-op Available in most cases Promotional Materials Free provided by Suppliers
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