January 2006

In this issue...

OSSN Home
Destination: Venice
by James Langford
President's Message
by Gary Fee
OSSN Panama Fam Report
by Lori Snow
Group Therapy
by Anita Balamane
What Are Your 2006 Goals
by Penney Rudicil
New E&O Program
by Reza Khan
Take Over Tampa
by Martin Deutsch
Managing Your Travel Business
by John Hawkes
Selling Cruises
by John Hawkes
Selling Travel 101
by John Hawkes
Can this Trip be Saved
by John Hawkes
Travel Niches
by John Hawkes
Tapping The Niche Cruise Market
by Lawrence Dressler
Global Travel International
Fams & Seminars

CHAPTER CHATS

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What Are Your 2006 Goals?
by Penney Rudicil
OSSN Eastern Regional Manager

Now that 2005 has come to a close, it is time to reflect on your accomplishments, your sales, and your ideas on where you want to go in 2006.

You may have heard many times that, as a business owner or independent contractor, you should have a business plan. However, this may seem overwhelming. One of the essential steps in writing a business plan is setting goals -- so, even if you do not complete an entire business plan now, you should take the time to write out your goals for the next year.

When you are planning a vacation for your clients, you want to know when and where they want to go. You ask all the right questions. And, then, you do the research to find the perfect destination and supplier. Right? The objective is a happy and satisfied client.

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OSSN Home  |  Destination: Venice  |  President's Message  |  Group Therapy  |  Your 2006 Goals
OSSN Panama Fam Report  |  Managing Your Travel Business  |  New E&O Program
Take Over Tampa  |  Selling Cruises  |  Selling Travel 101  |  Can this Trip be Saved |  Travel Niches
Tapping The Niche Cruise Market  |  Global Travel International  |  Fams & Seminars  |  Chapter News