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homeworking knowledge
Katherine Lawrey’s (TTG’s supplements
and training reporter) stalker! I find TTG
Knowledge College a useful tool. Fam trips
are also a great way to learn. One of the best
that I have been on was to Guadeloupe with
the Guadeloupe Tourist Board. It was a busy
schedule but fun. We had “time off” on a
catamaran, which gave us a chance to relax
while at the same time taking in the sur-
roundings and what was on offer for clients.
own
Do you get a chance to meet suppliers?
We don’t get visits from suppliers like you
Jewel in the Cr do in an agency, although Jill Jackson from
Tricia says Turkey bookings are holding up well in the recession because of the availability of good deals Carrier is always very good and pops over. I
try to make sure I get to roadshows when
of wine – and I’ll always send them some giveaways, such as keyrings or other they are nearby. They are a good way of
birthday cards. I want them to come back to items that I have specially made. catching up with suppliers and their news.
me for me, not for the cheap deals.
What has been your best booking? What advice would you give to
What novel ways do you use to The most profit I made was for a group of six someone who is considering becoming
advertise? ladies celebrating a 50th and 60th birthday. a homeworker?
I hire the window of the Post Office for one They wanted an 18-day tour of Canada travel- Make sure that it’s the right option by
week every month. It costs only about £25. ling first-class all the way. It came to £20,000. talking to other homeworkers about their
Once I have decided on a theme, I contact experiences. Then be sure to pick the right
various operators and the tourist boards for What is the easiest way for you to company to work for. With Hays, you are
posters and literature. I put up boards with learn about new products? never alone – a team leader is always on
my contact details on them and I’ll leave I do a lot of online training – it’s as if I am hand for support.
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