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Freight Brokers & Broker Agents
2008-01-25 00:00:00 We are working on a new program that may benefit both freight broker and broker agent clients. The program will be available exclusively for our clients. You need to stay tuned. There's two ways to stay tuned. More About: Agents , Brokers , Broker
Broker Agent: What Is Expected of You?
2008-01-23 00:00:00 When you work as a broker agent, you normally work under the authority of another freight broker. You don't need your own authority. Here's some other tips ..... More About: Agent , Broker
Freight Broker Training: Do You Get Respect From Others?
2008-01-22 00:00:00 I read a story the other day about the Fuller Brush salesmen that used to go door-to-door many years ago. I don't recall any of them coming to our house. But back some years ago, it was a popular method... More About: Training , Respect , Broker
Freight Brokering Blog: Here's Another Milestone
2008-01-21 00:00:00 Through this past week, there have been more than 75,000 page views recorded on this blog since the beginning about a year ago. That's a lot of page views and a lot of people getting some free information. More About: Blog , Milestone
"Introduction to Freight Brokering"
2008-01-17 00:00:00 For those who sign up for my free eBook, "Introduction to Freight Brokering", their name remains on my broadcast list until they delete themselves or until I delete them. By ordering the free eBook each person agrees to received occasional...
Freight Broker Training: Before You Start Any Training. . .
2008-01-15 00:00:00 There is something you need to watch out for before you sign on with any freight broker training. More About: Training , Start , Broker
Freight Broker Vs Broker Agent Vs Dispatcher
2008-01-15 00:00:00 A good number of people want to know the difference between a Freight Broker and a Broker Agent . Here's where I send them ...
Freight Broker Business & Websites
2008-01-14 01:01:00 There are a few beginning freight brokers who prepare websites for their business. However, it is not a priority. While websites have their usefulness, there are other methods to market your services. More About: Business , Websites , Broker
Freight Broker Surety Bond
2008-01-12 00:00:00 One of the three legal requirements for becoming a freight broker is obtaining evidence of a $10,000 surety bond or trust fund. Here's something you won't find elsewhere. More About: Bond , Broker
Freight Broker Business: Dia O Noche (Day or Night)?
2008-01-12 00:00:00 There is sometimes a little confusion on what type of commitment is needed when working as a freight broker.Some people wonder about keeping their day job until the brokerage gets off the ground. So, as a freight broker, do you... More About: Business , Night , Broker
Freight Broker Training & PayPal
2008-01-11 00:00:00 PayPal has been one of the most trusted names in online security. They protect the buyer like no one else. However... More About: Paypal , Training , Broker
Freight Broker Strategies
2008-01-08 00:00:00 I can well remember my experiences from my freight brokering days. To be honest, it was tough at first. Unless you have contacts already to go with, you are starting from ground zero. And, here's several approaches I took. More About: Strategies , Broker
Freight Broker Business: Turning the Corner or Curve
2008-01-08 00:00:00 I was about 10 years old when my Uncle Ted explained to me the proper way to turn a curve when driving. Some of you truckers and others may understand this. Here's what he told me .... More About: Business , Curve , Corner , Broker , The Corner
Freight Broker Budget & Cash Planning
2008-01-06 00:00:00 This is the time of year to do a business budget if you are ever going to do it. If you are currently in business and have several years of financial transactions under your belt, you should have enough data... More About: Planning , Budget , Cash , Broker
Freight Brokering and YOU!
2008-01-06 00:00:00 Most of my clients come to me with a real dream. It's a dream that maybe has been swirling in their head for months or even years. And they are pumped. Their excitement is truly exciting, to say the least....
Freight Brokering: Control Your Cash
2007-12-29 00:00:00 We have a new year rapidly approaching. I used to think it was sort of a negative thing. You know - time flying by so fast, and maybe another year of the same 'o, same 'o. Tough to make a... More About: Cash , Control , Erin
Freight Broker Training: If You Want to Order Right Now
2007-12-28 00:00:00 I'll admit, it's not real easy to find the Order Form on my other website (www.atexfreightbrokertraining.com) especially when you are in a hurry. I'm working on making it easier. But it all takes time. Anyway, if you are ready to... More About: Training , Broker , Raining , Right Now
Freight Broker & Broker Agent: What's the Difference?
2007-12-27 00:00:00 You can train to become a successful business owner whether you choose to become a fully self-employed freight broker or a broker agent. Many people want to know what the difference is between the two. Click on the link on... More About: Agent , Broker , Difference , Diff
Your Freight Broker Business: Selecting Your Name
2007-12-21 00:00:00 There are absolutely three things that you need before you apply for your broker authority: 1) a form of doing business (corporation, sole proprietorship, etc.), 2) a business address, and 3) a business name. So what's in a name? Find... More About: Business , Broker , Sine
Freight Broker Business Structures - Part II
2007-12-21 00:00:00 In Part I, I mentioned: " ..... there is another reason to set up your brokerage outside of your trucking business. And the reason actually cuts two ways. You need to know what to look for and what to avoid."... More About: Business , Broker , Structures , Sine
Freight Broker Training: Selecting a Form of Doing Business
2007-12-13 00:00:00 Before anyone begins business as a freight broker, there are three things that need to be defined before the broker authority is issued. The first item is the business name. You need to find a name that is not used... More About: Business , Training , Doing business , Broker , Form
Freight Broker Training: Financing Your Training
2007-12-12 00:00:00 I have a few clients who have received grants to help finance the training fees or to help finance other parts of the start up expenses. Do YOU have any resources for grants? Here's some tips. More About: Financing , Training , Broker , Raining
Your Freight Broker Business: Growing It and Creating Chaos
2007-12-11 00:00:00 What do you do when you are starting your broker business and you are overwhelmed with activity and things to do? You are in chaos. You are thinking, what am I supposed to do first? How do I know I?m... More About: Business , Creating , Growing , Broker , Chaos
Freight Broker Blog: Which Ones Are "Real"?
2007-12-10 00:00:00 Starting and maintaining a blog takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of commitment as well. Even these two - time and commitment - do not guarantee that a blog will be successful. It takes a lot more... More About: Blog , Real , Broker
Freight Broker Training: Getting Good Help
2007-12-08 00:00:00 There is NOTHING like having good, solid reliable help when you find yourself in a surge of business. I've spoken with several potential clients who have really put together a good operating plan working with several others - usually family... More About: Training , Good , Broker , Raining
Freight Broker Blog: Getting Automatic Updates
2007-11-30 00:00:00 A couple of weeks ago I sent out a survey asking how many people were aware of getting registered with FeedBlitz on my blog. Many indicated they did know how to get automatic updates. Here's how it works. More About: Blog , Updates , Automatic , Broker , Automatic Updates
Freight Broker Business Structures - Part I
2007-11-29 00:00:00 In one or several posts in the past, I've mentioned about setting up your business structure. By this I mean, you need to establish a form of doing business whether it's a sole proprietorship, a corporation, a LLC, a sub... More About: Business , Part , Broker , Structures , Sine
Freight Brokering: Learning the Fundamentals
2007-11-27 00:00:00 At this time of the year there is a lot of sports on TV. College and high school football are my favorites. But I like to watch St. Louis Cardinal baseball as well when they are on TV. I'm always... More About: Learning , Earning , Erin , Amen , Dame
Freight Broker Industry: Is It Seasonal?
2007-11-27 00:00:00 Many people want to know if the freight broker industry is seasonal or not. I suppose it is to some extent. Some think it slows down in the winter. And it's not a bad idea to develop a "feel" for... More About: Industry , Seasonal , Broker
Freight Broker Training: What's the Straight Scoop?
More articles from this author:2007-11-21 00:00:00 Some years ago I took freight broker training out of state before I got into freight brokering. It was a training program offered within a freight brokerage company. I had called around - you know - I wanted to find... More About: Training , Scoop , Broker , Straight , TRAI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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