Inspire Europe has agreed to pay all its agents commission payments ahead of Christmas due to the rising cost of living.
Each member will also be allocated a bespoke personal marketing budget that will also be funded by the company.
The initiatives were unveiled as the homeworking business held it first conference for its 25-strong team of independent travel advisers at Birmingham airport.
The company’s investment plans for its homeworking business in 2023 was discussed as well as preparation for the peak selling period.
Managing director Lisa Henning and members of her management team led presentation alongside product and training delivered by Classic Collection.
Henning said: “We have been building our team of homeworkers for the past 18 months and wanted to bring them together for a business update, as well as spend some quality time together preparing for peaks.
“We feel it’s vital this year that the team are using this time in the build-up to January as wisely as possible in preparation for what we hope will be a busy time.
“It’s hard to know what the market will be like for peaks this year but we are feeling positive and throwing everything we have in ensuring we are ready.”
She added: “The conference was a great opportunity to announce that we are making upfront commission payments ahead of Christmas to help with cash flow, which was really well received.
“Not only that, but also a bespoke marketing budget for each of the homeworkers to help them bolster their marketing activities during January and February.
“It’s a tough time for everyone currently and we want to show our support to the team as much as we can.”
Kerry Ellis, of Stay Curious Travel by Inspire, added: “Being told that we will be receiving commission before Christmas was much welcome news, as was the help Inspire will be giving us with marketing.
“It will really help me over the peaks period and is a clear demonstration that Inspire are a really supportive company to work with.”
Kristy Nadin, who has been a homeworker with Inspire since April, said: “To finally meet up today with colleagues we may have only ever met online was brilliant. To share ideas and experiences, to cheer each other on and to be recognised for our achievements was simply lovely.”
An award for achieving the highest margin went to Ryan Anthoney; Emma Westwood was awarded for both highest number of sales and bookings; top cruise sales went to Shaun Taylor; and the outstanding achievement award went to Wendy Veal.