Q: This is essential for the successful operation of an at-home travel agency, because the majority of your business (including most of your initial contact with clients) will be conducted online. Additionally, having a well-maintained website conveys professionalism to potential clients and is the best way to have your business discovered by interested customers. You can create a website for free using a number of services, including OnlineAgency.com. Contact large, well-established travel companies to negotiate package deals that you can offer to your clients. Some large companies will allow you to operate privately as a contractor, but only if you comply with their regulations and licensure. While you're at it, ask what kind of referral commissions you can earn by sending customers their way. If you choose to operate under a "host agency," you may have to check with them regarding your freedom to have a referral relationship with other companies. Referrals are a good option to keep open because it can both offer your clients a wider range of travel options and give you more chances to increase your profits. Contact multiple companies and try to establish relationships with all of them. The more companies you work with, the more business you will likely see! These organizations can increase your visibility to consumers and your credibility as an agent. You can join the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents (NACTA), or the International Air Transport Association (IATA). If possible, join all 3 to give your business the biggest boost. Professional organizations such as these allow you access to educational materials such as webinars and online discussion forums and hold annual conferences you can attend to learn about new developments in the travel industry. Some organization websites have cycling membership features, which (should you be featured) would be massively helpful for increasing your visibility as an agent. Some particularly shrewd customers might look for agents who belong to these memberships so they know they are dealing with a vetted professional. Check to make sure that your name and business contact information can be found online in organization databases. If your name can't be found on the organization website, then being a member won't increase your visibility much. Most professional organizations require an annual membership fee, so build this into your financial projections/business plan if you intend to join any. Determine whether you need to meet additional requirements for organization membership (such as nomination by a current member) by visiting the organization website(s). Search the course offerings at your local community college and online. Any fees paid to enroll or participate in courses related to the operation of your business are tax deductible. You may be able to find training courses specific to running a travel agency. Even if you have previous business education or experience, a refresher course can be very helpful, especially for learning up-to-date laws. This can be done in a number of ways and should depend at least in part upon your target demographic and their consumer habits. However, much of modern marketing is online, and this is where you should start as a home-based travel agent -- especially since the majority of your business will likely be conducted online! Use social media! Create a profile page on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or some other widely-used social media site. Post often about offers and services. This should help you attract business through visual exposure. Create a channel on YouTube or Vimeo and showcase destinations or resorts with whom your customers have recently booked. You can link the videos to your social media accounts. In order to get more business via word-of-mouth, offer rewards to clients who refer additional customers to you. These can be in the form of a simple voucher for discounted future services, gift certificates to local restaurants or stores, or just about anything else you choose. If you aren't sure what sorts of incentives your customers are most likely to be interested in, offer a range of rewards for successful referrals. You can also survey customers to discover majority preferences and use this to design your incentive program. If you can figure out an incentive system early enough, incorporate this into your business plan.
A: Create a website. Look into referrals. Join professional travel agent organizations. Consider taking a few business courses so you can learn more about how to start and maintain your travel agency most effectively. Promote your business. Establish a customer incentive program.

Article: Enzyme-based cleaners break down proteins, acids and bacteria, disinfecting and deodorizing in one. These can be found at most pharmacies, pet stores or janitorial supply outlets. You also have the option of mixing up your own cleaner using basic household items. A few of the most trusted brands of enzymatic cleaners include Simple Solution, Capture and Nature's Miracle. To make a basic cleaning solution at home, combine two cups of warm water, half a cup of distilled white vinegar, one tablespoon of clear liquid dish soap and two tablespoons of rubbing alcohol in a small bucket or spray bottle. Spray the vomit stain liberally, including around the outer edges where germs may have begun spreading. Let the cleaner sit for about 5 minutes. It will begin to kill germs immediately. Assuming you're not using a spray bottle, dip a washcloth or sponge into the cleaning solution, wring out the excess and blot the area around the stain. Be careful not to oversaturate carpet or delicate upholstery. Too much moisture may damage certain materials or make it more likely for mold and mildew to develop. Press the cloth or sponge into the spot to work in the disinfecting solution. Avoid scrubbing or wiping at first, as this can spread the stain to a larger area. As you work, rotate whatever tool you're using. Colorful stains are particularly tricky, and should be handled carefully to prevent them from getting out of hand. A single pass may be all that's needed to clear vomit from harder surfaces like tile, laminate, hardwood or metal. Wring out the cloth or sponge and apply fresh cleaner. Continue dabbing at the stain until it disappears. You'll likely have to scrub more forcefully at this point to make sure every last trace of the mess comes out of the surface. It may take considerable time and effort to completely erase the stain, but be persistent. The longer you work at it, the better it will look. For vomit stains on clothing, follow the same steps, then throw the garment into the washing machine and wash it on a high temperature cycle as soon as possible. Launder all towels and washcloths that you used to spot-clean the mess. Used sponges should go straight into the trash.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Buy or make a cleaning solution. Apply the cleaner to the soiled surface. Blot at the stain vigorously. Repeat until the vomit is completely gone.

Q: Sometimes interpersonal issues can be related to overeating. Interpersonal therapy, a type of treatment that helps reduce overeating, focuses on your current social relationships and how they affect your eating behaviors. Surround yourself with individuals who love and respect you for who you are, not people who judge you based on what you look like or what you weigh. Ask yourself if certain people in your life hinder your ability to stop yourself from overeating. Is there someone who does negative things which make you feel depressed? Does this contribute to your emotional eating? Social norms play a strong role in maintaining eating behaviors. This is why it is crucial to get support from people who love you or are on the same healthy eating path that you are on. Social support can include being involved in a weight-loss center such as Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. Oftentimes, these types of agencies have mentors or classes you can attend. Another option is to join Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program, which is available in many countries. When you have a craving to eat food that isn't healthy or you want to binge, you can call a specific person. You may have an issue with overeating or a Binge Eating Disorder if you find yourself eating unusually large amounts of food regularly and you cannot stop yourself. Psychologists and therapists that specialize in food-related issues can help you better develop a personalized plan to reduce your overeating. Medications like phentermine (Suprenza), naltrexone (Vivitrol), dexfenfluramine, and anti-depressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac), desipramine (Norpramin), fluvoxamine (Luvox), and sertraline (Zoloft), and imipramine (Tofranil) have been implicated in reducing overeating behaviors. Discuss possible medication options and side effects with your doctor (general practitioner) or psychiatrist.
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Look at your relationships. Get social support. Consider therapy or other treatment. Explore medication.