More and more Americans are
discovering the delights of international travel.
Could you be the next to leave for an exotic destination?
Do
Costa Ricas tropical rainforests and unspoiled
beaches beckon you? Perhaps youve always wanted
to see the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, or the Louvre.
Maybe youre more adventuresome: A safari in
Kenya, diving the Great Barrier Reef, or hiking
the coast-to-coast trail in England may be more
your cup of tea.
Dreams
of what wed like to do some
day can keep us going from year to year,
hopefully checking our airline miles and dreaming
hours away surfing the Internet for information.
But for too many of us, exotic travel destinations
never become more than idle daydreams. We read the
brochures, look at the ads, and see other people
enjoying themselves on the Travel Channel. But we
dont make the reservations. We dont
go much of anywhere.
Just
fill in the blank: Id really like
to go to _____________, some day.
Some
days have a way of slipping by with nothing
to look forward to but a week of visiting relatives
again or going back to the same old theme park because
the kids always have a great time. With so many
of us working so much harder often doing
the work that two people used to do it can
be hard to get enough time off to go on a really
terrific vacation.
Then
theres the money. When you start adding up
plane fares and meals and motel rooms, to say nothing
of fees for the special activities youd like
to enjoy, your exciting dream adventure can seem
out of reach.
A
Simple Solution
If
youve got a penchant for travel, take a look
at all those million-milers in the first-class section.
You know, the ones who are glued to their laptops
and cell phones until the flight attendant tells
them theyve got to turn them off. You can
tell theyve traveled a lot. They know just
what to do. They dont even blink when the
plane takes off and when the wheels touch down on
the runway.
More
than that, their trips cost them much less
than you might think. Hint: First class is
also called business class. Once you are
in the loop, you can find deep discounts on business-class
fares, and can also take advantage of travel packages
at bargain prices. These include things like luxury
hotels, breakfast each morning, and transportation
and activity perks. But here is the best thing about
flying as a businessman, businesswoman, or business
partnership: Its deductible.
According
to Jeff Schnepper at MSNMoney.com, employers
as well as the self-employed can deduct many expenses
for convention and business travel. Convention fees,
hotels, meals and entertainment, and travel expenses
to and from the convention are all deductible. Its
even possible to deduct expenses for your spouse
if certain conditions are met. Of course, the convention
or seminar you attend must relate to your business.
If you have a business making beaded jewelry and
you go to a booksellers convention, it will
be hard to explain why your expenses are deductibleunless,
of course, youve written a book about making
beaded jewelry that youve come to the convention
to promote.
Being
able to deduct so many expenses can make travel
affordable for almost anyone.
But
I dont have a businessor any money!
There
is one solution that works for both of these problems.
Its amazingly simple. Four words:
Start
your own business.
You
may be thinking immediately about lack of start-up
capital, no knowledge of business, expensive meetings
with attorneys, finding the right location, permits
from the city planning commission, hiring employees...
STOP!
You
can start your own business with none of these hassles.
In fact, a home business is the easiest kind to
start. You dont have to quit your current
job, although you may decide to later on when you
see how much wealth you can build in a short amount
of time. You dont have to rent a location
or buy office equipment. You probably already have
all that youll needa computer with an
Internet connection and a phone.
Build
a business. The money will follow.
Millions
of successful people have already discovered the
feelings of elation that come from being self-employed.
In fact, self-employment is rising dramatically.
At last count by the Census Bureau, 18.6 Million
Americans were self-employed. Most simply grew tired
of the uncertainty and aggravations of corporate
employment and decided to take charge of their own
destinies.
The
money your home business generates will provide
the funds you need to make your travel dreams come
true, and more. Owning a business will make many
of your travel expenses deductible.
And
lets not discount the value of attending seminars
and conferences with people like yourself who are
motivated by the entrepreneurial spirit and who
enjoy sharing all their tips and tricks.
Travel
is not out of reach if you put out even the minimal
effort needed to start your own business. But that
is really only the beginning. As you gradually build
your business and meet exciting new people, you
will experience a new feeling of self-confidence
that tells you, I can do anything.
With
that kind of attitude... well, you can really
go places!
There
is no better time to act than now. Fill out the
web form, and you will receive free, no-obligation
information on an opportunity that can change your
life forever.