Do you think it is hard to start a transportation business?
548126
Go to the Small Business Administration website - www.sba.gov - and look up something called SCORE (something like "senior corp of retired executives").  They advise on just these kinds of issues for FREE, and they are located in various designated "centers" throughout every state.  I happen to know that in MA, there are 13 SCORE centers, including one at Boston College right on Beacon - check it out!
274795
1)Yes, first identify the income sources relating to the transport industry, next find the cost for the above mntioned income sources then study the productivity.\n2) Now you can determined what are the suitable adjustments you should do.
308257
I want to open my own business someday. I had troubles thinking about what is good to open, but then I figure if its gonna be my business, open something I know I would enjoy for the rest of my life.  And since its the business you know you'll love, it shouldn't matter if you can start it in your town or have to move across the state because you need to be in a place where your business is demanded. OH, make sure you know all the finacial stuff or find someone who does :)
918269
Maybe it would be more prudent to just lease the bus until you are sure the business will go well.
356253
It will be hard, but possible - not all top drivers come from rich families. You should really have talent and some luck would do too.
338765
My husband and I gave up having a car four years ago. At times this has been a problem in getting from point A to point B but we've managed quite well without the car. When we absolutely MUST have one we rent one for a day or two.\n\nWe rely on public transportation, even though we live on a farm out in the country. A bus comes near us 5 times per day and we plan our lives around the bus schedule. We shop for our weekly groceries using a cart with 2 wheels and very rarely buy extraneous items. \n\nIn other words... we got off the merry-go-round of contemporary lifestyle trends based on gas-guzzling vehicles and mindless consumerism. \n\nThe first year or two was like withdrawing from a drug for me. It was tough. Now I can't think of living any other way and I greatly appreciate pure living, modest living, Eco-friendly living.
227160
I work as a business coach for many entrepreneurs, and the one question I ask them when they're not sure about launching a business, is: "Are you ready to go to war in order to make your business succeed?"\n\nMany people will suggest advice of the kind "give it a shot, you never know." It's quite wrong advice, because launching a business is NOT easy. Unless you are committed 100% to make it work, it will not be a good idea to try. \n\n70% of new businesses fail within the first year, 90% within the first 3 years. The main reason people fail is that they underestimated the amount of business knowledge and training that they would need. \n\nBusiness is really war, especially if you're launching a NEW business (and not buying an existing, successful franchise). Only the most committed people, who have integrity, intelligence and an abundance of energy will ever succeed.\n\nHope this helps!
1037360
Wow...many pros and cons to this.\nPros: up and coming business, definitely a future for this.\nCons:  liability issues, permit fees, government involvement (checking your business out)\nPretty tricky unless you know the right people who will have your back!
775300
If it were me, I would look at countries with a high population that do not have adequate transportation.  More countries are expanding and you're going to have needs there as more and more people join the workforce.  What you need to do, is research to identify what countries, what their needs are and how your company can supply those needs, in a profitable manner.
501027
There are businesses which require little capital. Search Amazon or ebay for books of ideas.  It helps to have relatives who can work with you, a car or van, tools, a talent/skill, live in a  prosperous area, etc.  But there are services one can provide which require just manual labor if you don't mind asking for the business and dealing with the acquired customers/clients.
427088
I don't see why not.  Just go ahead and start looking into starting your own company.
885681
Why not. but u need alot of perseverance and a sound plan to make it a success. cheers!
851786
i recommend that you do more research work on that because it is not an easy business, you have to make feasibility study, and while you are doing that, surely you'll know and find out how you do it and who you can talk to.\nYou can ask people who has done that before just for guidance.
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You are right, and many don't succeed. \n\nI have been in the home business arena for several years and I have seen a lot of entrepreneurs starting their businesses with no direction whatsoever. Business planning, especially among home based entrepreneurs, is almost non-existent. They consider it as a useless exercise as they feel they are not going out to pitch their businesses to banks or venture capitalists. \n\nMany simply read a sales pitch, get excited with the sales copy, then immediately buys into the business opportunity thinking that they will make it big with that business. Some of those who advertise in my website would promote one business this month, only to promote a new one two months down the road because the first one did not fly.\n\nThere are those who learn and adapt quickly who succeeds. But for every success story, there are more failures.
751024
You need to go to college and take business classes to start. You need a job and save your money so you can purchase the building and equipment. Never rely on others to full fill your dream. It only takes YOU and your hard work and determination.
193527
you need trucks, then you need a salesman to get you some places to pick up or deliver. being a ltl is probably the best to start. you will need a mechanic. you need to know all the cdl laws.
619082
When I used to teach 16-18 year-olds, we called it "Roads and stuff". It really means the things needed to operate smoothly: roads, ports, airports and railways. But it can also include banks, insurance companies, a stock exchange and all other aspects of getting money to finance operations or to reduce the risks. Take Bolivia - transport is extremely difficult and today, the president has sent troops into all foreign oil and gas fields to force them to sign new agreements. Investment there is a high risk strategy.