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New CTCV - 2009 Style

Posted on June 11th, 2009 by admin in Home Business

Cruise to Cash Vacations has made significant changes for 2009.  One of the major complaints about CTCV before was complexity - people had trouble learning and understanding all the products and services.  So, the management streamlines products and packages to make it straight-forward and simple to understand.  To see details of what is included now, visit CTC Features page on this blog.  Part of the change was to move the Concierge Condo card to its own business - Quest Travel Network… more about that later.

Let me give you a quick overview of what is included:

  • Unlimited vacation vouchers remain (based on package level)
  • There are now only two levelsTraveler and Voyager.  Voyager has been reduced in price to $977 (Now $677 - through July 31st)
  •  The compensation plan has been modified… it’s still a direct sales model, but now new members no longer have to pass up their first two members.  They do continue to split the commission on the first two sales with their sponsor however.   New members are getting a fantastic deal here!
  • Each new member will receive a Concierge Cruise card (Special until they are gone… receive Condo and Hotel card as well) with their membership.
  • All members have access to the CTC Travel Center to book their own travel … guaranteed lowest price on hotels for 2-4 night stays, specials, full condo database, personal service, etc.
  • Every member has the ability to eliminate monthly fees by paying a one-time lifetime fee of $399.

In my opinion, CTC Vacations is a fantastic product for any business who wants to set themselves apart from their competition. … travel certificates can be used as advertising and incentives to both customers and employees alike.  The Travel Center provides fantastic deals for the members as well - extraordinary prices on vacations are being realized by members everyday.

For the person who loves the Direct sales model and wants a business in the $8 Trillion Travel Industry, Cruise to Cash Vacations is the best business available.  To find out more, visit Cruise to Cash, fill in your information (it will only be used for this) and you will be sent to an information site plus receive some followup features.  There are no obligations and you can opt-out at any time.

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CTC Vacations in 2008

Posted on January 7th, 2009 by admin in Home Business

It’s traditional to do a highlight reel of the year before… so here is the progress that CTC Vacations made in 2008.

We started 2008 with vacation certificates… unlimited vacation certificates included in the $477 and $977 packages.  It was a great deal and one that wasn’t matched by any other business at the time.  We had “Meet the Crew” calls every week and some marketing system help.

So much has happened since that point I won’t even attempt to do a chronological review. Instead, let’s take a look at what has been added - for the record, members at the beginning of the year were given most of these additions at no additional cost and members at the top level continue to be at the top level as its value increases.  This is probably why this is the most popular membership in CTC!
So, what has CTC Vacations added?

o New marketing systems have been made available to the members, including a service that will follow up with your prospects for you.  As you would expect these systems are add-ons.  However, the prices are very reasonable.  In fact, they are far more reasonable than for any of the other businesses I have been involved with!

o CTC formed a partnership with Hemisphere Travel - a 25 year veteran in the travel industry.  This alliance ensured that the products offered by CTC are top-notch and are being managed and distributed by an experienced and credentialed provider.  With this partnership, CTC truly became a worldwide provider.

o CTC introduced a retail product … 3 different Concierge Cards (hotel, cruise, condo) - each offering unprecedented deals.  These include cruises on all 48 cruise lines worldwide, guaranteed lowest price on hotels for 2-4 night stays worldwide, and 7-day vacations at condos usually only offered to timeshare owners (through all nine timeshare coops).  All CTC packages now include Concierge Cards plus the ability to sell them retail for an extra income stream.

o CTC introduced a Proprietary Travel Center.  Now, all members have their own Travel Center for personal use.  Anyone can also get a branded Travel Center  for themselves or sell one to businesses, charitable associations or any other entity.  By having a branded Travel Center (from which Concierge Cards can be sold retail), the member receives additional compensation for all of the travel booked through their center.  This Travel Center has been proven to beat all the popular Travel sites (e.g. Travelocity, Expedia, etc) at least 90% of the time … for both availability and price.

o All of the vacation certificates that were offered initially are still a part of every membership package and some have been added.

o CTC introduced a new membership option aimed at businesses and individuals who have no interest in selling the business.  This “Travel Incentives” business includes a Travel Center for personal use, unlimited access to all of the vacation certificates and the option of getting their own branded Travel Center.  The benefits are two-fold.  For the individual or business who fits into this category, they can get all the benefits of CTC without wading through the “biz stuff”.  And, for the CTC Business Owner, there are multiple new markets to offer CTC Vacations to… without even mentioning the business.  This is huge!

o CTC has always included a monthly fee.  However, at the end of 2008, new members (and old members who wish to purchase this option) have a choice…  they can pay a one-time fee of $499 (no monthly fees for life) or continue to have monthly fees.

o CTC has added an industry leading Business Center with more training and tools than any other business available.  Also included in the Biz Center is a members forum, an automated support ticket system and additional products and services for marketing the business.  All of the webinars and training calls are available in the Business Center.  Members have access to the company and to other members via the support system and the forum.

o At the end of 2008, CTC dropped the price of the Voyager package to $977, a savings of $500.  I don’t know for sure how long this will remain but it is possible that it will be kept permanently!

Any way you look at it, CTC Vacations has had a phenomenal year! The goal of CTC is to provide the best products and the best support for all of its members who wish to participate.  CTC Vacations has achieved this goal in 2008 many times over and plans are in place to keep moving ahead in 2009 - with this track record, there is no doubt that 2009 will be even better than 2008!

CTC Vacations is truly untouchable in the home business market and in the Travel Industry.  For individuals, for businesses, for entrepreneurs… CTC Vacations has everything you need to make travel more affordable, to “jump-start” advertising and increase customer/employee loyalty and/or to create a lucrative business for yourself.

Check it out today and stay tuned for news of what will be happening in 2009!  It’s always exciting to see what CTC has planned…they never disappoint!

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Value Far Exceeds Cost

Posted on November 21st, 2008 by admin in Home Business

Are you afraid of making the wrong decision? Money is tight, economists are telling us it is going to get worse and many of us aren’t doing anything these days but holding on for dear life! It’s not an easy time to make a decision about making money from home even though it’s needed now more than ever!

And, to make matters worse, many have been burned multiple times before (from opportunities that promised the world but didn’t produce) and simply have vowed not to do it again. I know I did this for a couple of years simply because I wasn’t ready to get burned again.

Some of you might not want to try and sell a home business to others. I don’t blame you there either. The competition is fierce and people are jaded! I have written many posts about CTC Vacations and how innovative they are, how profitable they can be for you, how good the company is and how great the products are… just scroll back and see.

However, I truly believe that Cruise to Cash Vacations is different than all the rest. Why? Well, for all the reasons I stated above and for two very important additional ones…

1. The value you get with this business far exceeds the price.. and this value goes on for a lifetime!

With your membership (Voyager level at $977 right now), you receive:
o condo card - value $600
o rebate on a week’s condo vacation - value $300
o cruise card - value $150
o free cruise to the Bahamas - value $600 (approx)
o hotel card - value $80
o weekend stay at a Wyndham Resort - value $200 (approx)
o personal travel center to book all your travel and that of your family at unprecedented discounts

That’s $1930 in physical value (2X the current price!)- it doesn’t even count the money you could make from the business itself and from the products…

2 You don’t have to even offer the business up front to people if you don’t want to, use the other products as lead-ins and eventually someone will be interested in what you are doing as well. In fact, you could make a living without ever marketing the business itself!

o You have retail travel card products you can sell…making commissions on the sale and on the backend use of the card.
o You can offer the travel incentives program to businesses who want to set themselves apart from their competition
o You can offer the travel incentives membership to avid travelers who have no interest in the business
o You can get a branded travel center and sell additional travel centers (which will be under you and bring in commission to you as well) to charitable companies, churches and businesses who want to make additional money - without selling the CTC business at all!
o You also now have the ability to make money if someone is interested in your business - even if you don’t actively market it.

And, although you may believe that nobody is traveling (because those around you aren’t), there are still many folks who continue to take trips and they most assuredly are looking for the best price they can get…everyone likes a bargain!

Finally, unlike most other businesses out there, regardless of what you do with it from a business standpoint, the value remains! You will forever get discounts on your travel. Your investment is not lost!

Your CTC Vacations business isn’t only dependant upon the number of people you bring in.. this is powerful and an important distinction from other home businesses whose product really isn’t that terrific and can’t stand alone! Products from CTC Vacations are appealing to everyone and can totally stand alone - plus, they are exclusive to CTC Vacations!

Besides, the Travel Industry is one of the few that is still growing… ride the wave with Cruise to Cash Vacations!

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CTCV Economic Stimulus Package

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by admin in Home Business

CTC Vacations has the best value of any home business for the money charged… that’s a fact! However, people are hurting and the CTCV management wanted to make membership more affordable for everyone. So, CTCV has implemented its own economic stimulus package by dropping the price for the Voyager membership (normally $1477) to $977 for the time being.

We don’t know how long this will last so it would be a good idea not to dawdle on this one! Besides, there is still over a month until Christmas and the retail product offered by CTC Vacations - Concierge Cards- are perfect Christmas gifts for the impossible to buy for! Join CTCVnow and have your own retail product to sell for Christmas…in addition to the business opportunity and travel incentives memberships.

CTC Vacations stands alone in quality and quantity of travel inventory, starting price, business support and compensation plan. Nobody else can really compare. Listen to a travel product comparison between CTCV and other popular travel sites at…“Dare to Compare” (this is an audio of a Webinar - the recording starts a bit late but most of the conversation is included).

Check out CTC Vacations …follow the 3-step evaluation process (upper right side of this page), request a free vacation and get started with CTC Vacations right away!

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CTCV Provides More Opportunities

Posted on November 10th, 2008 by admin in Home Business

CTC Vacations provides more opportunities for success for everyone … through expanded market appeal.

No other home business offers as many avenues for success as CTCV does. For those who want to earn money from home but are reluctant to get involved because of lack of knowledge or previous mistakes… CTC Vacations has the answer.

For the Business Builder.. a person who wants to start a business (for the first or 10th time!) and loves to share their business with others, CTC Vacations is the perfect option. CTC is a company in an industry that is still growing, in spite of the economy! CTC is a company that continues to grow and increase its value for the members through upgrades and increased training and exceptional support. CTC is a company that is leading the pack with value and opportunity.

For the person who wants to start a business but isn’t comfortable sharing the business with others… CTC Vacations has the answer. With an ever expanding line of retail products, CTC Vacations stands alone above the others. With the Concierge Cards and Travel Incentives, markets include “Business to Business”, frequent travelers, retail travel gifts for the consumer, etc. Never approach anyone about the business itself and still make money with CTC Vacations - plus using these products as the back door to bringing in new members. There is no other Travel Membership available that can compare with CTC Vacations in the total package… including products, features, support and compensation.

For the Business owner who really doesn’t want to sell anything but is looking for a competitive edge … CTC Vacations has the answer. With the Travel Incentives membership, businesses can get the benefits of travel for themselves, unlimited access to travel certificates for customer/employee incentives and retention, initial package of 3 Concierge Cards and the ability to purchase additional cards for rewards and gifts at 25% discount and a full-service Travel Center (plus the option to create a branded version and collect commissions) with more inventory and better prices than the standard Travel sites (beats price and availability 90% of the time!).

Even for the individual who just wants to travel the world for less, who doesn’t have a business and isn’t interested in one, ..CTC Vacations has the answer. The Travel Incentives membership is not only for businesses… it offers the same benefits to any individual interested in discounted but service-rich travel. Using the Concierge Cards, travel certificates and Travel Center to get the best price and availability on hotels, cruises, condos, etc to anywhere in the world.

There simply isn’t another that can beat CTC Vacations…the compensation is generous and immediate, the training is all-encompassing, the support is phenomenal and the growth is incredible. A membership purchased today will absolutely increase in value within the next year.. without doing anything at all. CTC Vacations is growing that much!

Incredible growth has been achieved by CTCV in just one year… members who joined when CTC on year ago, paid $997 for a Cruiser membership which only included unlimited travel certificates. That same membership today has been upgraded to Voyager which is worth $1497 and includes a fully functional Travel Center plus the ability to sell the Concierge Cards, get a branded Travel Center and offer Travel Incentives to businesses.. without any additional investment by the member. That was in just one year! Imagine what might happen in the next year!

CTC Vacations is a company whose goal it is to become not only the leader in the Travel Industry but in all Home Businesses …and, it is well on its way to achieving both goals!

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Weekly Travel Discounts

Posted on October 29th, 2008 by admin in Home Business

I thought I would share a review of some of the weekly travel discounts that a member of CTC Vacations can enjoy. This is a recap of the weekly specials for November but is indicative of the types of specials that can be found throughout the year with CTCV. Some of these properties just can’t be booked unless you are a timeshare owner at that property or within the exchange for that timeshare. In other cases, you will see that the savings starts at $230 and goes to $2500 for a 7-day stay. Read the entire post at a new blog I have just started about travel for baby boomersWeekly Travel Specials

These savings are available to all members, regardless of their level of membership and to Travel Incentives members as well. This is just the tip of the iceberg when talking about travel discounts available through CTC Vacations. Take a look, follow the 3-step process for evaluation and see what CTC can do for you.

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CTCV Travel Incentives

Posted on October 16th, 2008 by admin in Home Business

CTC Travel Incentives Overview

The newest addition to the Cruise to Cash Vacations product family is the Travel Incentives membership. The primary target for this package is two fold:

o For the Business that wants to use CTC products as incentives for their customers or for their employees

o For the consumer who is interested in the travel benefits provided by a CTC Membership but isn’t at all interested in having a business

The addition of the Travel Incentives product completes the circle… satisfies the remainder of the marketplace interested in the powerful products offered by Cruise to Cash Vacations. CTCV now has the answer for anyone.

Major Features of the CTCV Travel Incentives Membership

The CTC Vacations Travel Incentives membership option provides the same fantastic products that a CTC Distributor member receives without any business associated with it. This membership is offered for a single lifetime purchase price with NO monthly fees. This membership does not come with a marketing website and is not eligible to receive any commissions except in one optional instance mentioned below. The Travel Incentives member is given a streamlined back office, unencumbered by all of the business related information and tools.

In a nutshell, the Travel Incentives membership includes:

o Unlimited access to all of the travel certificates included in the Voyager Package

o Access to a personal Travel Center with the same discounts distributors enjoy

o Initial offering of the Hotel, Cruise and $300 Condo Concierge cards as part of the purchase price. Members also have the ability to purchase additional concierge cards at 25% off retail price.

o Option to purchase (for a monthly fee) a private label Travel Center for their business, group or personal use. Any travel booked on this private label site pays a commission to the owner. NOTE: Voyager members have the same option, including the additional commissions.

So, basically, the Travel Incentives member can enjoy the benefits of a CTC lifetime membership for a one-time purchase of $1477. The Travel Incentives membership is the answer to businesses who really like the CTC Vacations products but have been put off by the monthly fee and complication of wading through the distributor information. This membership is also the perfect answer for the consumer who really loves to travel and can benefit from the CTC products but really has NO interest in having a business.

What about the CTC Distributor?

Well the sponsor receives an immediate commission of $777 whether they are qualified or not. In addition their incentive members purchase concierge cards from the sponsor store, so the sponsor also receives commission on every card purchased. In the case of a business, this could be a nice additional income… just one more way to win with CTC.

In Conclusion…

There is no doubt that CTC Vacations has the best travel products available in a membership program and the largest inventory of travel available from any company. With the Travel Incentives membership, CTC Vacations just opened the door to include the rest of the prospects interested in travel discounts.

The Travel Incentives program also makes CTC Vacations that much more popular as a business with new markets opening up. There really is no other travel business that compares with CTC Vacations given price and product family.

For anyone looking for a home business or specifically for a business in the travel industry, CTC Vacations can stand the comparison. Keep an eye out for a new document comparing CTC Vacations with the other Travel Businesses available. As soon as it is available I will be posting a link here.

However, take a look at the Travel Incentives membership and see what it has to offer… I am sure you will be impressed.

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Cruise to Cash Vacations is a Business That Grows

Posted on September 30th, 2008 by admin in Home Business

With Cruise to Cash Vacations Your Income Grows

You might think this statement is an obvious one. Not necessarily! With MLM’s the selling point is that your business grows… the reality is usually much different - with attrition it oftens shrinks! With a direct sales company like CTC Vacations, the emphasis is on receiving your commission up front - which doesn’t imply growth without constant sales. However, this isn’t the whole story….sometimes important facts get lost in all of the details.

As mentioned in previous posts, a standard 2-up direct sales company pretty much means you will be selling forever. Although these companies talk about the growth potential… the reality (much like MLM) is usually much different very few people get both pass-up sales in a traditional 2-up.

CTCV Modified 2-up Perpetual Compensation Plan

The CTC Vacations Modified 2-up Perpetual Plan is totally unique in the industry. You can see the movie explanation of the compensation plan at CruisetoCashWave- select the “Compensation” button. This movie gives a graphic illustration of how the modified 2-up perpetual plan works…how it is the most lucrative of the compensation plans in the home business arena.

Basically, with this plan it doesn’t matter whether you start fast or you start slow, your business will continue to grow as long as you continue to encourage your new members to take advantage of the marketing tools provided by Cruise to Cash Vacations. With the “Hands-off” Marketing system (see previous post) and Professional Tour Guide system, virtually anyone who puts consistent effort into this business can be successful. It can be part-time or full-time effort.. either way your business will grow.

With each new person you bring into CTC Vacations you make money up front and from the third person on, your business starts building and continues to build forever. One of the most exciting aspects of this is that it grows not only from your own efforts but from the efforts of your downline members… as a result of their marketing efforts! You receive two new members as pass-up sales from each of your new members… regardless of whether you recruited them or not. What makes the Modified 2-up Perpetual Plan unique is that you also receive override payments from their sales even after they are qualified … forever! That’s why it is so important to have good marketing systems that anyone can use…that makes success duplicatable. This is powerful and very lucrative for every member of CTC Vacations. It also contributes greatly to the team atmosphere within the company! Your success long-term is connected to the success of your team members. And, with the proprietary CTC Business Center and sponsor assistance, CTC Vacations has the tools to help you be a success!

Cruise to Cash Vacations gives ordinary people a chance to become part of an exciting team, experience the joy of traveling to places they only dreamed of with the largest inventory of travel opportunities available and build an income that can be life changing.

Now is a perfect time to get started.

This is the busiest time of the year for home businesses and a very popular time for travel. It’s the beginning of October and there are 2 1/2 months to Christmas. Everyone loves to travel to sunny places in the fall and winter and most of us could use some additional money for Christmas! This could be your chance to start on the road to financial freedom and peace of mind.

Just follow the 3-steps above to evaluate Cruise to Cash Vacations and see how CTCV can make a difference in your life.

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CTC Vacations Beats Other Travel Businesses

Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by admin in Home Business

CTC Surges Ahead of GRN, YTB, MOR, Traverus and World Ventures

Just a quick recap of the major features that set CTC Vacations apart from the competition.

Why are people leaving GRN, YTB, Traverus and World Ventures to join CTC Vacations? Some of the reasons….

1. Biggest Pay-Out of ANY Home Business!
Just check out the commissions structure…the modified 2-up plus plan is totally unique and very exciting! There is just no contest between a direct sale structure and an MLM. With continued attrition, MLM becomes an endless battle for 95% plus of the members. Regular people with little or no experience and/or aptitude for marketing have very little chance to make it big with MLM! CTC Vacations pays more money by far than World Ventures, YTB or Traverus. It costs half as much as GRN but provides more commission on each sale. It is 1/3 of the cost of MOR and more in commissions per sale!

2. Most streams of income!
Amongst the income sources are membership sales, retail sales of Concierge Cards, residual earnings from sales by your downline (forever), travel booked through the Concierge cards, travel booked through the Travel Center, etc. What makes this exciting is that a member can earn a living from either membership sales or retail card sales… you don’t have to sell the business to make money with CTC Vacations!

3. Largest travel inventory of anyone!
CTC Vacations Travel Center and Concierge Travel Center have an inventory that is 20 times larger than GRN and 200 times larger than MOR. It also includes VIP service on all travel with the Concierge Cards, cash-back rebates, special gifts, upgrades and personal service through a CTC Vacations Travel Agent.

4. Best Systems of any online business!
The CTC Vacations Business Center is second to none with training on step-by-step success for every level of expertise starting at zero! It includes a member’s forum, promotional products for building your business, video, access to recorded BYOB (Build Your Own Business) calls that are held weekly, recorded 6 weeks to success calls and forum discussions, and so much more. It is being continually updated and monitored to remain up to date and relevant. In addition there are daily opportunity calls to help members present CTC Vacations to prospects. The combination is dynamite and unmatched by other businesses.

5. Marketing Systems that will help anyone succeed!
With the “Hands-off” lead generation and Tour Guide followup offered by Northstar, the 100 Grand Monthly marketing system developed by a top home business mentor for CTC Vacations and the Trilink Prospecting Management system with Franchise Creature leads plus postcard mailing services, business cards and more, any person can be successful with CTC Vacations. Each of these systems appeals to a different type of member starting with the one who doesn’t have time, inclination or skill to generate & follow-up with their leads to the more experienced or gregarious member who loves lead follow-up. CTC has a system to match each members needs and desires for their business.

6. Full Sail Getaway vacations and live seminars!
Twice a year CTC Vacations organizes a live seminar event at an terrific location for fun, networking and million dollar training. The people who are able to attend these events get a chance to see all the new features of CTC Vacations in person, to meet and greet the founders and major players in the CTC Vacations business and to network with other members of the business.

Nothing really compares with CTC Vacations.. in the travel industry or any other industry for that matter! Times are tough for many people right now and it is important to be in an industry that continues to grow year after year. Travel is one of those! The Travel Industry is currently at $8 Trillion/year and is projected to be at $14 Trillion in a few years. How is this possible with the economy? Well, travel is a worldwide industry and CTC Vacations is a worldwide company. Plus, the largest segment of the population (78 million Baby Boomers) are growing older and this group travels extensively as a whole. As they age their travel just increases.

With corporations having trouble staying afloat, home business represents the largest growth segment in business. With CTC Vacations, the startup is minimal and the reward can be tremendous. Right now is a great time to start your home business as an insurance policy for the welfare of your family. Take some time and follow the 3-step process for evaluation. I know if you do, you won’t be disappointed!

It’s Our Planet… Let’s Go See it with CTC Vacations!

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“Hands-off” Marketing

Posted on September 14th, 2008 by admin in Marketing, Home Business

“Hands-off” Marketing with CTC Vacations (Cruise to Cash)

CTC Vacations has recently introduced two new marketing systems. This company never rests! They continue to add features and systems that make every membership more valuable. There are always new things in the works at CTC Vacations!

For the person who wants to earn extra money from home but either doesn’t have the time, ability or desire to market and follow-up with prospects, CTC Vacations has introduced the answer - true “Hands-off” Marketing. I hesitate to use the label “Automatic Marketing System” because it is so overworked and often isn’t really true. In this case it actually is.

With the “Hands-off” Marketing option, literally anyone can be successful in recruiting new members to CTC Vacations. The bottom line is that no matter how terrific the marketing system is, someone has to drive people to it. And, I’ve said this time and time again, it’s at this point where most people fail in getting their business off the ground. They become discouraged and many never try again.

With our “Hands-off” system of recruiting new members the leads are collected for the member through proprietary capture pages, TV ads, classifieds, etc. Northstar (provider of this system) then follows up with them via email and phone - personally and through autoresponders. It’s a very powerful option. I have been using Northstar Tour Guides for a couple months now and they are professional and successful. This new system just makes it even better.

There are very few people who really enjoy prospecting and/or have a knack for it. In my opinion, for those who don’t have the skill, it is a great option to be able to outsource this part. Save your time to follow up with members once they join. Of course, as we have discussed before in “CTC Vacations Business Center” on this blog, most of what any new member needs to get started is provided, including how-to’s and live training.

Now the “Just Get Three” approach is actually reachable for any member who makes the effort… perhaps not at 100% of the projection but at a lesser percentage. Hey, a smaller percentage is still far more than 95% of home business owners ever make - probably in a lifetime! This best part of this is that the results CAN be duplicated. Combine a legitimate, innovative company with terrific products & services and a duplicatable marketing system .. you have CTC Vacations and it’s Dynamite!

CTC Vacations is not only making waves, it is creating a “gold standard” in the home business market!

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