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The Traceur Group – WorldVentures/Rovia – Employee Vacation Benefit
The Estrella Business Networking Group (EBNG) is pleased to have such an array of business owner members. This issue is delighted to highlight member Shirley Robertson. Here is what we found out about her company, The Traceur Group (WorldVentures/ROVIA).
Question: “Will you tell us a little about The Traceur Group?”
Answer: “My Company, The Traceur Group, is a lifestyle company that markets travel-related products supplied by WorldVentures/ROVIA to businesses, employees and individuals. We are combining the power of the Internet with the time-tested strength of word-of-mouth marketing; WorldVentures is a leader in the leisure travel industry. WorldVentures is a privately held company based in Plano, Texas, with active Representatives and members in all fifty states in the U.S. as well as
internationally. Through the inspiration from company founders, we are able to combine the power of the Internet with direct selling to do something innovative in several global markets. WorldVentures offers something that is one-of-a-kind in the network marketing and travel industries. Essentially, WorldVentures is a lifestyle company.”
Question: “What makes you so enthusiastic about what you offer?”
Answer: “Bottom Line is ‘Dream Vacations!” “For years, businesses have provided their employees with paid vacation days, but more and more, studies are showing that a high percentage of workers don’t plan to use all their vacation days. In fact, Americans will give back an estimated 460 million vacation days this year. While this may, at first glance, appear to be positive for businesses, the savings don’t actually hit the bottom line. The money that employees give back by not taking vacation is offset by costs related to worker burnout. The burned out employee will utilize more medical services, experience increased sick time, and have lower
productivity, all costing the employer money. Everyone needs to get away, relax, and recharge. So why aren’t employees going on vacation?
- Costs: employees are afraid that they can’t afford to go on a nice vacation that everyone will enjoy
- Planning: travel agents used to be on every street corner. Now, employees have to do all the research and make the plans themselves.
- Insecurity: employees are afraid that their absence will demonstrate that they’re expendable — out of sight, out of mind.
- Workplace stress is the #1 problem facing employers today (Global Survey of Health Promotion and Workplace Wellness Strategies, February 2011)
- Stress is the #1 factor in the top 6 leading causes of death (American Heart Association, June 2010)
- Employee Loyalty is at an all-time low – 80% of those currently employed are looking for new jobs this year (USA Today, March 2011)
We can show you an innovative new program that will address these concerns, yield significant ROI, reduce health care costs, improve productivity, and increase morale.
I am always excited to talk about this employee benefit to business owners, as well as individuals. The employee benefit is not your usual medical, eye, dental or life insurance…insurances we definitely need, but don’t like to pay for. I offer a ‘Vacation Travel Benefit’. Yes, that is right, vacations. Who doesn’t like to go on vacations? Studies have shown that most people do not take all of their vacations because they are afraid their jobs may not be there when they return, they don’t have the time to plan a vacation and even a good to great vacation is not affordable. Our mission statement says a lot about what we offer.”
Our Mission Statement
The Traceur Group, via WorldVentures, is creating more fun, freedom and fulfillment in people’s lives through the merging of great life experiences, financial opportunity, learning and contribution.
Question: “Will you explain more to me about this innovative employee benefit.”
Answer: “Thousands of us have a Sam’s Club or COSTCO membership. We purchase this membership so that we can save money on groceries, electronics and other services. You are able to purchase items from these warehouse stores at a cheaper price; prices that are lower than the prices offered at our local grocery or dept. stores. Sam’s & COSTCO buy in bulk so we can save money; well WorldVentures/ROVIA does the same thing. They buy Dream Vacations in bulk so that they can pass the savings on to us. When I approach businesses I know I have one of the best employee benefits around. For only $19.99 per month, either paid by the employer, employee or a combination of both, everyone can enjoy the luxury of taking Dream Vacations for a fraction of the regular price. Imagine staying at a 4 or 5 Star Hotel/Resort in Hawaii, Italy, South Africa or even close by to Sedona, Palm Springs or Las Vegas and paying 2 and 3 Star prices. How about enjoying a total Sportsman Dream Vacation of hunting, deep sea fishing, Grand Prix Racing, Final Four Basketball or a girl’s spa vacation to be totally pampered and every month offered a 3 or 4 day cruise for only $89.00? I am talking real cruise ships like Carnival and Norwegian…the very best. If you are interested in a long weekend trip; someplace about 4 hours’ drive away from home, well they have those types of trips available, also. When you purchase this employee benefit you have the buying power of over 500+ vacations every rolling calendar year at your fingertips and huge savings unimaginable.”
Question: “Well Shirley that price of $19.99 per month sounds nice, but how much does the spouse have to pay or any other family members to take advantage of Dream Vacations?”
Answer: “This is really unbelievable, but it is true. The $19.99 per month fee is good for…
1. Employee
2. Spouse or significant other
3. All children under the age of 25
4. One guest
That is a minimum of 4 people enjoying the benefit of Dream Vacations and the employee pays about $.67 cents per day. Can you get a cup of coffee that cheap? The business does not have to be a Fortune 500 business or even have 100’s of employees. The employer must have at least five employees to participate and one of the employees can actually be the employer, so really only four employees signing up can get a business going in the right direction of increased sales and more valued and loyal employees. The employee can even stop the benefit at any time without paying any penalty fees. Just like with most employee benefits, this is done automatically through your payroll deduction so you do not have to worry about remembering to send in your payment. Once you are enrolled, which usually takes 24 hours, you will have 24/7 capabilities to visit WorldVentures/ROVIA sites to see all of the vacations offered, but you will have to check back often because they add new vacations all of the time. If you want to go somewhere on a specific day and it is not listed on the hundreds of vacations through WorldVentures, you can use ROVIA to book your trip and take advantage of great rates with transportation, hotels, activities and a great concierge service.”
“I have had the pleasure of hearing testimonies from many employers on how the morale has risen from their employees because they are excited in looking forward to a real vacation they can actually afford and sales have increased because many employers offer to pay for the membership for a period of time to the employee with the highest sales or just to show how much the employer values a particular employee. It has shown to be a great motivational tool. Happy employees make great business sense.”
Question: “How does this vacation benefit help an individual that is unemployed, retired or working for a company not offering WorldVentures as an employee benefit?”
Answer: “That is no problem; I am able to sell individuals a membership, as well. Everything is the same…automatic monthly
payments via your checking account or credit card, 24/7 service to all Dream Vacations and ROVIA, $89.00 monthly cruises, membership for spouse or significant other, all children under 25 and one guest and offered the same vacations as all members. An individual membership is $26.99 per month with a onetime setup fee of $199.99 and the fun begins within 24 hours. It is that
easy. I, also help individuals hosts vacation parties in their homes so that they and their friends can enjoy taking Dream Vacations at a fraction of the regular price. If you want a membership and your employer doesn’t offer the employee benefit, I would encourage anyone to tell them about my company. I will be glad to sit down with them and show them how this employee vacation benefit can improve so much in the work place.”
Question: “How can a business or individual get started with this?”
Answer: “Just contact me via my email at worldventures@yahoo.comor call me at 623.266.7004 and look at our website at http://www.jcrobertson.worldventuresdreamtrips.com/new/.
My 15 minute presentation will change your life and the lives of others.
Dream Vacations do Come True & are Available to You!”
Always Happy Vacations,
Shirley Robertson – Vacation Benefits Specialist
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How Your Business Can Benefit from a Blog
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