The transportation industry is enormous, grossing nearly $1 trillion dollars annually, and trucking counts for three quarters of that amount. Tim will explain the ins and outs of the trucking industry-- how to get started and how to grow the business with ease. He will cover these areas:

• Getting started and understanding formation
• Building your personal and business credit
• Securing financing for your business
• Understanding Federal contracting
• Getting your small business certifications
• Drafting your capability statement for contraction
• How to purchase your truck and what to look for
• Dealing with carriers
• Do you need an authority?
• Financial statement basic and accounting
• Finding opportunities and working with brokers
• Safety and compliance
• Hiring employees
• Drafting a business plan

     Speaker: Tim Jacquet

Tim is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteer. He has been working with business development for 35 years. He has expertise in non-profit organizations, start-ups, small business financing and government contracting. He is the Chief Operation Officer for Apple Capital Group, Inc., and the host of The Core Business Show.