Partner Phase 1

There are two critical areas to the success of my business – the first is my core value TID that I’m directly responsible for and the second is the online implementation and marketing strategies of Travelpapers.com. The latter part of professionally monetizing and optimizing Travelpapers.com value makes sense for me to partner with a marketing company that functions daily in the area of online marketing.

I’m taking a look at We Simplify the Internet (WSI) a company that has the capabilities and expertise to accommodate my agenda. I will continue to search for an online marketing company that is willing to extend its resources for travelapers.com equity exchange.

At this stage of Travelpapers.com development it’s ideal for a forward thinking entrepreneurial minded individual or company to take advantage of a profitable business opportunity operating in the advertising and tourism industry.

Populating TID

Today I decided to change the name of TID -Travel Information Database to – Travel Itinerary Directory (still retaining the abbreviation TID) to better reflecting the adjustment in the market place along with the changes in consumer’s behavior associated with tourism requirements.

No matter what name I attached to TID populating it still remains a hurdle that requires concentrated effort. The first time I realized that populating TID in the formatted structure I required was going to be challenging was when Neuro Nimbus (Development Company behind TID) finished their customization work in 2006 giving me the go ahead to input data.

tried inputting the information in the database manually but that was grueling, so I decide to streamline the data content to one specific geographical area leaving eight regions in TID without content.

Here are some of the options I’ve tried so far:

Visit library and photocopy business directories content then manually transcribe the information directly into TID.

Have my family browse online directories such as Yellow Pages, Toronto.com, and niche sites to copy and past content into TID.

Look into online tactics such as, scraping, mash ups, API and other extracting applications.

This is the state of TID to date; I continue to explore different options to strategically and economically populate TID.

Visionaries Required

I just posted this comment on businessweek.com

Real leaders (visionaries) don't worry about the present situation, they provide just-in time portals for RIO (ROI) with the understanding of a relaxing future paths. "Google creates we respond".

Rob Torres sees that the travel industry lacks innovation, creativity and consumer solutions for travelers and this in it self can add up to billions in revenue of (for) them. Yes, addressing travelers behavioral requirements makes sense by giving them "a destination where they can research travel plans, read user reviews, and see user uploaded videos and photos" like Torres stated but, in my view Troogle or any of the other web sites commented on this blog stops short of any real vertical breakthroughs in the tourism industry.

At this time I'm slumbering along creating a 4.0 travel concept and would welcome real visionaries to join me http://thecreationoftravelpapers.blogspot.com in providing a useful solution for travelers destination needs.

I don't usually get court up in posting comments on sites or read articles. I do see the benefits but most of the time its just social rambling or egotistic innuendo...you no... thats not totally true, like this article Google Travel Plans Posted by: Catherine Holahan on May 22 where some of the comments were so transparently defensive. Google sees them selfs as creators with no "need too at this time" go out side their true value offering.

The true question is, what do you see your self as? an innovator or a follower.

First Instinct

I’m looking to get back into blogging, the key is to find a way of being consistent with my journaling activities as I create, develop, establish synergies and partnerships with participants through the development of Travelpapers.com. The last time I blogged was some time ago and a lot has happened with Travelpapers.com since then, I feel like I could of accomplished more but however, it’s a struggle trying to live a balanced life especially when you already spend a great amount of your time on computers creating an online business from conceptual.

My goal is not to drill into specific activates happening day to day with Travelpapers.com creation but to layout the path and reasoning behind the directions I’ve taken to launch travelpapers.com as a creative value travel service.

There is a lot going on in the travel industry, actually not only the travel industry, the advertising, directory and tourism on a whole. There has never been a time or “this time is just ideal for me to launch Travelpapers.com in”, not only does it stand to make millions competing with other innovative industry concepts its sub-sector markets are starting to bud along with consumer choices.

In my last blog I was going through a decision making choice between two business consultants that could write a professional business plan for me. I decided to go with my gut instinct and I was right, Faheem Moosa – Springboard Business Consulting -

fmoosa.mba2007@ivey.ca was able to present me with a well detailed business plan with in a reasonable established time frame. The most important part about working with Faheem was we shared an entrepreneur mind set that made our working relationship all that better.

The question that comes up for me is, how important is your first instinct in creating a good business relationship?

RFQ - Business Plan Writers

The realization of not having a defined business plan outlining my short and long term plans is starting to affect my company’s operational direction. I will still entertain an Investor/Partner with Marketing and Advertising experience at any given time however for the next couple of weeks I will be focusing on compiling all the research and documents I have concerning travelpapers.com company model, contracting it out to have a business consultant write a professional and clear business plan.

Today I sent out two Request For Proposals (RFP) to two business writers - one to serv-600865652@craigslist.org and the other to serv-599769452@craigslist.org they both responded to my request quite fast, I like that being a person that doesn’t like to wait.

Request For Quote,

Hi, I'm interested in getting a business plan written in order to pursue investment, partnership and to present a clear understanding to my direction as I build my company team.


Thank you,

Donald Bailey
President/CEO
www.travelpapers.com
don@travelpapers.com
(416) 788-1920 Direct

Since Faheem Moosa Re: Business plan - RFQ‏ 3:57 PM contacted me back first I will meet with him/she first next week.

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:57:22 -0400
From: fmoosa.mba2007@ivey.ca
To: travelpapers@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Business plan - RFQ

Dear Mr. Bailey,

Thank you for your interest in my services.

I took a look at travelpapers.com and, at first glance, it looks like you have an interesting value proposition and position. I'm also impressed that you have consciously carved a unique position for you business, which so many entrepreneurs simply fail to do.

EXPERIENCE

Regarding my services, I have written business plans for clients in various industries such as Information Technology & Services, Marketing & Advertising, Book Publishing, Education, etc. with very successful results and satisfied clients. My clients bear testimony not only to the excellent results I have achieved, but also to my honesty, communication and initiative in the process of achieving those results.

VALUE PROPOSITION

Business plan writers are a dime a dozen, but what is unique about my services is that I write clear and well-written business plans keeping in mind the kind of investment the client is looking for. For example, if you're looking to raise debt, then your bank would scrutinize your business plan to understand whether or not your business would produce sufficient cash flow to meet regular interest payments. On the other hand, an equity investor would be most interested in the business' revenue potential than in its cash flow, since that is the only way an equity investor can sell his/her stake successfully at a later date. Tailoring the entire business plan to either need is my specialty. And that's primarily why my clients have raised more than $1.5 million in financing.

COSTS & SCHEDULE

Writing only (with all research provided by client): $975
Schedule: 2-3 weeks

Research & Writing : $1,975
Schedule: 5-6 weeks

(Research includes secondary market research only. If you require detailed research to be conducted, its scope and cost will need to be agreed upon before commencement of project).


PROCESS

Please bear in mind that this is an iterative process. Very briefly, the following steps will be followed:

1. Client needs/requirements survey (1 hour)
2. Detailed business survey based on needs (3-4 hours)
3. Research (if necessary), write and edit
4. Additional management interviews (if necessary)

FORMAT

In general, the business plan's table of contents would look like the following, although this can be changed to suit the investor's needs:

1. Executive Summary
2. Business Description
3. Market Analysis (Customers and competition)
4. Marketing Plan
5. Operations Plan
6. Organizational Plan
7. Financial Plan (pro forma financial statements)
8. Risks and mitigation

Thank you again for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you and taking our discussion to the next level. If you prefer calling me, my mobile number is 647-406-3909.

Warm Regards,
Faheem Moosa

Then DRuiz RE: Business plan - RFQ‏ 4:11 PM contacted me back

RE: Business plan - RFQ‏
From:	DRuiz (druiz@rogers.com)
Sent:	March 14, 2008 4:11:00 PM
To:	'don bailey' (travelpapers@hotmail.com)

Hi Don,

Thank you for your interest in my service. I would like to set up a call with you next week so I can better understand your business, business model, partnership plans, use of proceeds from investment/financing, company’s short term and long term goals etc... Once have this information I can then submit a quote.

Please let me know your availability for a call next week….my schedule is pretty flexible. I look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers,
Donnie

416-986-1044 (cell)

I then responded to both individual consultants with this follow up email,

Hi ………, I appreciate your speed reply and will be back in contact with you by the beginning of this coming week to set-up a face to face meeting time and location.

Thank you,

Donald Bailey
President/CEO
www.travelpapers.com
don@travelpapers.com
(416) 788-1920 Direct

I must say without even meeting or personally talking to either business consultants Faheem has all ready got the upper hand on the contract, he/she was quicker to reply to my email (both had good timing), took time out to take a look at my web site travelapers.com, and gave me feed back as well as submitted a longer proposal reply.

We'll see what the energy is like at the face-to-face meetings!

L.A Inspiration

I’m back from my Los Angeles vacation and WFG (World Financial Group) business convention. The weather was a good change of pace with an average of 25 degrees each day. Being an active client of WFG I was extended the opportunity to go to Los Angeles and listen in on internal corporate visions, future product launches, meet and mingle with global representatives focused on pushing their business dreams forward.

I also had the privilege of being in the presence of some of the most inspirational personalities the world has to offer like the likes of,

Cal Ripken Jr speaking on “Get In The Game – Why the Right Values Make the Difference”

Mary Lou Retton talking about “Ode to Joy – How to Enjoy a More Peaceful, Prosperous and satisfying Life”

Chris Gardner touch on “The Pursuit of happiness – Perseverance and a belief in what is possible”

Zach Johnson had words about “A Champion’s Mindset – How I Won The Masters”

Tom Mathews deliberated on “The Great Wealth Transfer – The Biggest Economic Story of our Times”

There was a slue of insurance, finance, wealth and other speakers - Inspiration, team building, focus and dedication were the basic theme of the WFG conference dubbed “The Convention of Champions”. A special Thank you should be sent out to Daniel Akong and Bonnie Chan for extending me the opportunity to attend the convention as part of their WFG team group.

A small note: In my view on WFG financial concept and direction - WFG has created a solid foundation in a changing financial global industry, emerging as one of the worlds wealth-building trendsetters that are making a significant difference in middle class families live. I find that WFG and participation partners recognize their vision and embrace their mission of “Leaving no Family Behind”.

I understand on a greater in-depth level now on the purpose of staying true to your vision to over come uncertainty and doubt for true success. I started this blog before I went to Los Angeles, because creating Travelapers.com through a team with global reach is part of my over all vision.

With 100% equity ownership of Travelpapers.com, I’m more willing to liquidate 20% of company equity to attract a semi/retired Adverting and Marketing executive investor.

In the next few weeks I will be engaged in attracting prospects with professional experience, knowledge and leadership qualities to build travelpepers.com concept.

Today I posted an ad on Craigs list and kijiji directories. I’m also looking into joining businesspartners.com they seam to have an interesting venture concept. For those people that are reading this blog that is or knows someone in the A&M industry and they or you are willing to leverage your time and experience for an equity stance in travelpapers.com my contact me @ 416 788-1920.

Moving Along

Its seams like just yesterday that I came up this unique idea “to save travelers time, money and aggravation when interested in compiling targeted merchant (on/offline) profile content to print and take along with them on their destination trip”. Actually ten years has passed since I came up with this idea and as much as 2.0 marketing, advertising and travel portals catering to consumer purchase and information demands… there still remains a need for niche travel industry services that can blend the old with the new (Paper plus Digital).

I heard a saying long time ago “money is a concept” and with that thought in mind - establishing a trend based concept (Travelpapers.com) that has practical and mass appeal to consumers of all ages will allow for high growth potential without the need of selling.

Operating as an auto collision tech in a fragmented industry struggling for unification and direction has propelled me to look outside of my industry towards emerging markets for future growth opportunities and with an aging society - travel seams to be a trend of choice.