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OPERATING COSTS

We will get into the income side of your business a little later. Right now we would like to give you an idea of what it will cost you to operate your travel business.

FIXED EXPENSES

Fixed expenses are those costs that any business must pay on a monthly basis. Fortunately your Home Based Travel business costs very little to operate. Of course these expenses and the profitability of your business are relative to the amount of income you produce but we want you to understand that these expenses will occur regardless of whether you earn income or not.

SABRE Monthly Fee               $45.00
  (Acquired and Paid Directly to Sabre) 
TurboSABRE Software            $195.00
  (This is a One Time Charge)
Telephone Line (Varies)*        $15.00
Internet Access (Optional)**    $19.95

TOTAL MONTHLY FIXED EXPENSES   $ 79.95

* Telephone line costs vary by area. Check with your local phone company.
** The Internet offers incredible marketing opportunities for the travel industry. Atlas has an Award winning (Travel Weekly Magazine - "Best Internet Web Site of the Year ('99)) Web Site available for your use. It is not necessary but if you want to take advantage of the Internet you will need access. Highly recommended.

VARIABLE EXPENSES

Long Distance Service 9.9¢ per minute
800# Service          Free with Long Distance Service
E-Mail Service        Free
Advertising           50% Co-op Available in most cases 
Promotional Materials Free provided by Suppliers