Travel eSolutions TESS CRM Setup
Running Your Travel Business Shouldn’t Feel Overwhelming
Between managing inquiries, following up with clients, and keeping track of bookings, do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? What if your system handled it all for you?
Client-Focused Framework
Set-up your CRM to work for you! Our team of expert designers will help customize your TESS CRM to provide a seamless workflow experience to make you and your business more effective and efficient so you can focus on what you do best — providing your clients with the best vacation planning experience!
The Client-Focused Framework is for travel advisors who want to look like a rockstar. We’ll make it easier to manage your business by intergrating several tools into your TESS workflow. Here are some of the great benefits of working with us to setup your TESS CRM:
- Save hours of time setting up TESS
- Receive ALL of our workflow emails, automation, & tasks
- Choose from 2 template themes
- Streamline your processes
- One-time build out
- Custom built client portal tasks
- TESS workflow handbook
What Does “Done-For-You” Really Mean?
When we say we’ll take care of everything, we mean it!
We understand that every travel business is unique. TARC’s TESS CRM Set Up is designed specifically for travel advisors, with an easy setup that eliminates the guesswork.
A “done-for-you” setup means everything is fully customized for you—no tech headaches, no time wasted. We handle the system, automations, and emails so you can focus on growing your travel business.
Think of this as your business game-changer. We’ll set up your TESS CRM to handle all the moving pieces—so as long as you use it, you can stay organized, impress your clients, and never miss another follow-up opportunity.
Our Workflow Process
Collaboration & Strategy, Framework & Design, Implementation & Take-Off
Collaboration & Strategy
Once you have signed up for the service, you will be given a 30-45 minute collaboration schedule to strategize your Business Workflow. During this call, we will determine the task list that is applicable to the type of service your business provides.
Framework & Design
With the workflow and task lists we have developed, we will begin to customize your CRM. We’ll start by compiling templates, forms & questionnaires, email banner designs, etc. - so that you can get a better look at how everything fits together.
Implementation & Take-Off
We will then start implementing the structure to your TESS account and we'll do a couple of tests to make sure everything is accurate before preparing to hand it all back over to you. We'll also provide you with our TESS Workflow Handbook.
Not Ready for TESS CRM Customization?
We get it—jumping into a fully customized CRM might feel like a big step. If you’re not ready for that just yet, it’s no problem! We’ve created a “Do-It-Yourself” solution with ready-to-use email templates designed for travel advisors to help you enhance client your client touchpoints and communications!
Unlock instant access to DIY customizable email templates for effective client communication. Streamline your outreach and enhance engagement with our ready-to-use template library. These collections combine every workflow template we offer across all travel types, giving you ready-to-send, customizable communications for every stage of the client journey.
Tired of Missing Deadlines?
- Streamline your workflows
- Keep track of quotes & trips
- Save time with automation
- Store your information on
PCI compliant systems and more!
What is a CRM?
Customer Relationship Manager
A Customer Relationship Manager, also known as a CRM, is a technological system used to manage your company’s database, relationships, and interactions with prospective leads and clients. A CRM helps agencies stay organized while tracking specific workflows at each stage of the sales process. The CRM system also connects agents to their clients in an effort to streamline their processes/procedures while organizing their database to improve profitability.
What can I use my CRM for?
These are just a few things your CRM can do for you!
Sales Cycle
One of the most important tools of a CRM is tracking leads and clients at each step of the sales cycle. By quickly seeing where clients are at in the sales cycle, agents can easily follow-up with them to better build/maintain the relationship.
Maintaing Databases
A business is only as strong as its customer database. By using a CRM, agents can easily access their client's information and segment them based on preferences, locations, and much more. Proper database maintenance will also help with marketing and sales.
Automating Processes
Ever wonder how big corporations stay in contact with their customers from the minute they reach out until they get back home? It's by using a CRM to automate their processes and having email touchpoints that are sent out along the way. You can do this too!
Ready to get started?
Setup your CRM to work for you!
Our team is dedicated to helping create awe-inspiring client experiences that build trust & authority, nurture your client’s decision-making process, and encourage client loyalty.You deserve a break, let us help.
Our goal is to provide a VIP experience for your clients
A fully customized experience specifically designed in TESS for your travel business
Client Onboarding
Use a framework that guides new clients through a personalized onboarding process, so they feel comfortable and confident about who they are working with.
Automated Touchpoints
Creating an experience that is both convenient and consistent by using email templates for automated touchpoints throughout the planning process
Workflows & Tasks
Automatically add workflows and task lists with prewritten advisor-facing notes and resource links to keep track of important dates and deadlines for each client.
The Details
Email Templates $399 value
Our team is committed to helping you be more successful by providing email templates that are specifically designed to fit the type of trips your travel business will encounter. We'll link these to your TESS account, and it's entirely up to you whether you'd like us to automate them or not. To browse our templates, feel free to download our complimentary Client Email Template Checklist or check out our Agency Workflow Templates.
Legal Template Discount
We automate your client tasks including Terms & Conditions, credit card authorization forms, and travel protection waivers.
Partnership: TARC has partnered with Laurence D. Gore & Associates for customizable legal templates.
www.travellegaltemplates.comBusiness Task Lists
Our team designs tailored task lists based on different trip types. Each setup includes over 200 email templates and forms designed for your business needs.
- Custom task lists for your business type
- 200+ email templates and forms included
- Highest-quality materials and services
Payment Reminders & Invoicing
Automate your invoicing process with custom reminders and notifications for client payments.
Custom payment reminders
Branded confirmation & invoice templates
Deadline notifications
Forms & Questionnaires
Targeted data collection forms designed to gather specific information from your clients.
Brand Creatives
We will create a custom header for your emails that reflect your brand's color palette and other design elements for brand consistency.
Important: TESS Subscription Required
Please note: Our TESS CRM Setup service includes customization and personalization of your CRM. However, the TESS CRM Subscription is not included in this cost and must be purchased separately directly through TESS.
We cannot complete the CRM Setup without an active TESS subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my TESS license be included in the TESS CRM Setup?
No. You must purchase your Tern license separately. You can find more information directly on their website at: https://www.tern.travel
Will you import my client list or trip data?
TESS can assist you with importing your client lists. Trip data usually needs to be entered manually, but you may want to consider hiring an assistant or a virtual assistant (VA) to do the Data Entry for you. For more information about VA’s, you can visit our BLOG POST.
Are legal templates, waivers, and terms & conditions included?
At TARC, we have partnered with Laurence D. Gore & Associates to provide customizable legal templates for your travel business. For purchasing our TESS CRM Setup package, you will receive an exclusive discount for the Travel Legal Template package. For more information, please feel free to contact attorney Laurence D. Gore or browse the site at: www.travellegaltemplates.com.
How many rounds of revisions will I get with this service?
This service includes 1 round of revisions for your Client-Focused framework. This includes modifying or adding a Task List, Email Template, Automation, Form/Questionnaire, Payment Reminders, Invoicing, and Brand Creatives (Email Header, Packing List, Client Welcome Email, etc). If you require additional revisions, a fee will be added to your invoice.
Can I request changes on the email header/footer?
Definitely! You will get to request 1 round of revisions on your email designs before we implement them to your TESS account! You can also update your headers/footers personally in TESS. Our templates come with a custom pink or blue banner image to compliment your brand. If you would like to customize the banner images or if you have your own templates, we can add those for an additional fee.
Are templates customizable?
Yes! You can customize every template we provide right inside your TESS account! You will have full rights and access to all of the templates provided in your account.
How long will the entire process take?
We estimate an average of 3-5 weeks from the time of purchase until we deliver the final product. We work diligently to ensure that your system is customized to your business, and that takes time. If you need us to expedite the build out process, please let us know during our Discovery Call — additional fees may apply.
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