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Is this a good time to start a home based travel business ? The answer to that question is to look at the numbers, which is the best way to make that business decision. So, check it out:

YTB travel total revenues for 2007 increased 177% to $141.3 million, as compared to $50.9 million for the previous year. Based upon the online travel business booked on the YTB rep’s websites, travel services increased 84% in 2007 to $414.5 million as compared to $225.7 million in 2006.

Since YTB is a publicly traded company on the stock exchange, the numbers for 2007 are of public record, and reflect a banner year for YTB. During the year we more than doubled the size of our network of YTB RTAs (home based travel agent) to approximately 131,000 across the country. As we continue into 2008, YTB sees no signs of slowing down, as we have expanded our services into Canada.

If you are considering starting your travel business, YTB is certainly a viable option. In addition, it is hard for the competition to overcome the success and growth rate that YTB has experienced. This makes it easier to win business within the growing travel industry.

Keep in mind that your travel biz not only sells all aspects of travel services, but also provides the ability to send flowers from your site, book all forms of entertainment and sporting events, and purchase automobiles.

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