The Home-Based Travel Business Opportunity that gives you the World at your Fingertips!
Earn great commissions selling travel from home
Sell to friends, family & acquaintances...no experience required!
Full training included in our programs!
This is the perfect opportunity for you if:
You have a passion for travel
You are interested in learning the travel industry
You have an interest in earning an extra income
A home-based job as a travel agent is an ideal opportunity as either a full-time career, or just to supplement your current income. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom looking for work you can do from home, currently employed and just looking to earn some extra money, or even looking into starting-up your own travel agency, we have the right solution for you!
Earn great commissions helping others plan their dream vacations!
It's no secret that travel agents are given access to travel industry discounts, special agent rates, & FAM (Familiarization) Trips! They also take part in agent incentives, booking bonuses, & more!
My husband and I first found Fareconnect in 2011 while looking for a business opportunity that would bring a bit of extra money into our home and not require a huge investment to start. I had a 9-5 career outside the home. However, both of us had no experience in the travel industry or in running a business. On meeting our Manitoba area managers, Cindy and Rick, who were very genuine and warm and clear in explaining the business model, we learned that Head Office and area office would handle the accounting end of the business. We signed up without hesitation and began our Fareconnect journey. We have enjoyed helping our friends and family with their travel arrangements ever since. Now a retiree from my full time job, I have more time to devote to Fareconnect. I am looking forward to learning more, attending to my clients needs, and taking more familiarization trips!
Being a home-based agent at Fareconnect allows me the flexibility to do fun and engaging work while attending to family commitments. With the great connection and support from our local area office, I was able to hold it together and grow my client base while working full time. I think that the addition of a Workplace communication platform, a full time training manager, and excellent training materials and procedure manuals is great for as it reduces the isolation of not working in close proximity to my co-workers.
As a young child I knew I wanted to travel the world, but especially go to Disneyworld. My family went camping every year for vacation so I knew I needed to find my own way. While working for the CF in 2003, I had an opportunity to work overseas as a travel coordinator for 6 months. I was hooked! I volunteered again in 2006 and met Cindy. Following our return to Canada, Cindy started her own home-based travel business and I occasionally checked in to see how it was going. When she and her husband opened their own storefront shop a few years later, I knew I had to take the leap. In September 2011, I was browsing the Fareconnect website to see what was involved and I made the call. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made! The travel opportunities are endless now and I also have the joy of helping others experience our wondrous world in so many different ways. Working from home in my own business allows me to make all the decisions at my own pace. Having such a supportive host agency has provided an extensive network of suppliers and colleagues, and truly enabled my success beyond my wildest dreams.
I have been at home based travel consultant with Fareconnect for 3 years. I was nearing retirement, and was contemplating what would be my next adventure. My husband and I have a passion for travel, and my family and friends always came to me for help planning their own trips, so becoming a home-based agent was something I decided to look into.
I had done extensive research, and after consulting with a friend, turned mentor, who was already working for Fareconnect, and a conversation with Rick the owner, I decided that Fareconnect was best suited to me.(And, my initial investment was considerably less than other companies, and the monthly fee that provides me unlimited support is very nominal.)
Throughout my initial training, and the past three years the support I have received from Fareconnect has been invaluable! The levels of support have come from several resources. The manager himself, Head Office accounting, training manager, Social media manager, other awesome Fareconnect agents, a mentor in my own city, access to webinar and ongoing training have all contributed to me really enjoying my first 3 years in the travel industry.
Some of the biggest rewards that I have received is feedback from clients. It’s been a fun, adventurous three years so far with Fareconnect, and I look forward to the coming years!
Fareconnect's travel counsellor’s program is a great starting point for any travel agent, whether just starting out, or very experienced with a client base. When you choose Fareconnect to act as your host agency, you gain access to our great commission rates with industries top suppliers!
Our program includes:
Q: Why choose Fareconnect.com?
A: We realize that we have numerous competitors in the industry. Fareconnect.com was designed and specializes in training and supporting individuals with no experience in the travel industry. This attention and support have also led to numerous experienced agents joining the company. Our business is built on the success of our agents not on fee’s collected. Therefore, we have the lowest fee’s in the industry and do not charge for additional services.
We also have created a network of local Area Managers along with a Mentorship Program for all new agents. Getting the support from a pier has proven to be very effective and well received from new agents.
Q: Will I receive the support promised?
A: Yes! Fareconnect can only succeed if its agents are successful. We pride ourselves on our support and are continuously updating our support services.
Q: How do I know what my commission is going to be?
A: Commissions for suppliers are typically between 8% - 18%. Once you become a Fareconnect.com agent, your commission from the travel you book will ne between 60% to 80% of those suppliers’ commission.
For Example, you book a trip for a client and its cost that client $4000. Let’s say the commission from the suppliers will be 16%. That amounts to $640. Further to this particular trip, your commission is 60%. This means you will be paid $384 for booking that one trip.
Q: Will I have the option to book both online and with the suppliers directly?
A: Yes! Fareconnect provides you with an on-line booking portal and most suppliers have their own portal to book direct. We recently procured a new Cruise booking engine for agents that simplifies the process for all types of cruise companies. If you prefer to contact the supplier directly, all our suppliers have agent contact lines to speak to an agent.
Q: Will my client’s have an option to book online?
A: Yes! All Agents who join Fareconnect are setup with there own agent online booking portal. Agents can direct clients to their site to search for specials or to book directly themselves. After they book, you get an email informing you, so you can then follow up with them. Our agent portal sites offer all the same rates that are available on competitor websites so you can be assured that your clients are getting the best price at that time.
Q: How soon before I start seeing the benefits of being a home-based agent? Like Fam trips and discounts?
A: You can start applying the discount of your personal travel immediately. Fareconnect.com has unlimited quota’s on personal travel for you and your family. Fam trips vary from supplier to supplier and your trainer will better explain this to you. Allot of suppliers offer agent rates plus a companion for shoulder season travel. Fareconnect 100 percent supports all agents in travelling as we believe the best training is to experience.
Q: Are you a photo ID card mill or Multi-Level Marketing Firm?
A: Absolutely not! We will help you apply for the coveted IATAN and/or CLIA photo ID card when qualified.
Q: Do you have quotas?
A: Absolutely not! Fareconnect.com believes that everyone is different and become travel agents for various reasons. Some do it full time to make an income while others do it to supplement them traveling the world. What ever your reason, we are here to support you.
Fareconnect.com believes in ensuring that agents receive the numerous perks offered by our suppliers. During our training session we will help set you up in the most popular ones and show you where to go if you desire to find more programs.
Many suppliers offer you cash incentives on bookings (ex. $20 per passenger cash bonus) that is yours to keep. There are also suppliers who have agent rewards programs (ex. earn points with each booking you make that can be redeemed for items like room nights at a resort.
Travel suppliers are very competitive with each other and almost every large supplier always has an incentive running. You get to reap the benefits and choose where to make your bookings to take advantage of these fun offers!
As a part of the Fareconnect family, you are free to book your own personal travel arrangements and receive 100% of the commission.
This amounts to HUGE travel savings!
Commission are paid out agents on the 15th day of every month. You receive funds for all commission payments received by Fareconnect.com from the suppliers at the end of the previous month. Fareconnect.com uses direct payment so your funds are deposited directly into your account.
Example: If a commission cheque from a supplier is received by Fareconnect.com on November 25th that includes a commission for a booking you made, it will be included on your next deposit, which would be December 15th.
The following is the commission table for Fareconnect.com home based agents:
| Agent % | Qualification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Starting | From the day you sign you can start earning commission by selling travel. We will be there to assist you with every step until you complete your initial training. |
| 60% | Complete Training |
This will depend on your schedule as all training can be completed in less than two weeks. |
| 70% | $10,000 | Earn a minimum of $10,000 in gross commission (before the split) for the previous year |
| 80% | $20,000 | Earn a minimum of $20,000 in gross commission (before the split) for the previous year |
Fareconnect recognizes Travel Agents who work in the industry or individuals who have taken formal education within travel and tourism. Fareconnect has a reduced joining fee plan of $299 to get you started with us. Ask us for further details!
| Province | Join Fee | Monthly Fee* | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $1250.00 | $40 | Agents are required to obtain a license to sell insurance and pay a annual fee to the Province. Please call for details |
| Alberta | $1250.00 | $40 | |
| Saskatchewan | $1250.00 | $40 | Agents are required to obtain a license to sell insurance and pay an annual fee to the province. Please call for details. |
| Manitoba | $1250.00 | $40 | |
| Ontario | $1250.00 | $40 | Agents are required to obtain a TICO certification prior to selling Travel |
| Quebec | N/A | N/A | Fareconnect is currently not licensed in the Province |
| New Brunswick | $1250.00 | $40 | |
| Nova Scotia | $1250.00 | $40 | Agents are required to obtain a license to sell insurance and pay an annual fee to the province. Please call for details. |
| PEI | $1250.00 | $40 | Agents are required to obtain a license to sell insurance and pay an annual fee to the province. Please call for details. |
| NFLD | $1250.00 | $40 | Agents are required to obtain a license to sell insurance and pay an annual fee to the province. Please call for details. |
| NWT | $1250.00 | $40 | Agents are required to obtain a license to sell insurance and pay an annual fee to the province. Please call for details. |
*A monthly fee is charged for all agents to cover website maintenance, liability insurance and administrative fees.
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