href="#ulink_2ed1eeb2-9127-5b2d-9c5b-bd4c8222ee11">The Transportation Industry as a Whole
Transportation Business Options
Chapter 2
Is Transportation the Right Business for You?
Small-Business Personality Traits
Chapter 3
Meet Your Mentors
East Coast Equine Transport (www.equine-transport.net)
Seacoast Helicopters (seacoasthelos.com)
Orcas Island Taxi (orcasislantaxi.com)
Chapter 4
Transportation Business Basics
Naming Your Baby
On a Mission
Choosing a Business Location
Business Types
Sole Proprietor
General Partnership
Limited Liability Company
Corporations
Licenses and Permits
Choosing Insurance
Forms
Proposals
Agreements
Invoices
Receipts
Chapter 5
Market Research for the Transportation Industry
The Basics of Market Research
Types of Market Research
Where to Begin
Trade Associations
State of the Industry
The Details
Local Market Research
The Research
Focus Groups
What Makes You Stand Out?
Chapter 6
Financing and How to Get It
First Things First
Don’t Forget Life
Finding Financing
Get Your Credit in Shape
Networking
Your Business Plan
The Components of a Successful Business Plan
Buying Office Equipment and Inventory
Essential Equipment
Inventory
Chapter 7
Licensing, Regulations, and Maintenance
Zoning
Garaging Your Fleet
Licensing
Commercial Driver’s License
Federal Licensing and Regulations
State Licensing and Regulations
City Ordinances
Environmental Laws
Safety
Vehicle Maintenance
Maintenance Supplies
Chapter 8
All Things Digital
