Industry Insights5 min read
The charter market: what brokers are watching
Forget the headlines about the superyacht market. These are the signals that actually change what a charter broker does on a Monday morning.
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Behind the Deals7 min read
Inside a €100,000 charter: from enquiry to embarkation
Eight guests, one week, the South of France, a stated budget of €100,000. Follow the actual sequence of work that turns an enquiry into a signed contract and a happy client.
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Life as a Broker5 min read
What a yacht charter broker actually does all day
The glamorous part of this job lasts about twenty minutes. The rest is logistics, numbers and follow-up, and the rest is what keeps the clients.
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Yacht Charter Basics4 min read
APA, VAT, and why the number on the contract is not the number you pay
Three letters cause more client confusion than anything else in charter brokerage. Here is what APA means, where VAT fits, and how to explain both without losing the deal.
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Broker Career6 min read
How to get a shore based role with zero industry experience
Brokerages do not hire qualifications, they hire judgement and reliability. Here is how to prove both when your CV has never touched a yacht.
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Yacht Shows & Networking4 min read
What yacht shows actually do for your career
A boat show is not a holiday with yachts. Used properly, it is the fastest relationship-building tool in the industry. Used badly, it is an expensive walk.
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