So it is in your mind and you are going for it - start-up your own travel agent business that is. However it is a new business for you - you've in no way done it formerly and you need a helping hand, baby steps to arrive at your goal. No worries we will cover all the help you will need.
Having your own business means you are no longer the one who takes the orders (or shouldn't be); by all means be a first-class boss listen to your staff (if you have any), pay attention to their advice and reflect upon the information they give to you. Now it's your appointment as the boss to collate this information and put plans into action..."failing to plan is planning to fail."
This is finally it; you have completed the jump and you're operating your own business. This is the occasion when you need to truly focus on what you want for your business and your way of life. Try to keep the two separated as much as possible...this can be extremely difficult for a good number of people in particular if you now work from home a lot. Keep in mind however the main of working for yourself was to improve your life as a whole. Don't let the new business be a heavy burden to carry...it's there to get you the rewards you have always wanted.
However the large bank balance helps!
Having something to demonstrate is also a fantastic motivator. Having a spouse,parent,sibling or other major personality that is thriving in business creates a great motivation for others to try. Not out of a feeling of rivalry but for the reason that it's understandable to sense the love people get from operating their own business, and their own lives.
We live in a big world; their are hundreds of travel agent businesses - but they aren't all identical; as a new entrepreneur it's your responsibility to run your business the finest way you see fit with your experiences you've gained in life so far.
Not many people begin their own business - most people don't have the gumption. The question is do you have it? Are you motivated to turn out well in business as well as in life?