Hello @Justin Zelenak and everyone — I hope you’re all well. I’m looking for an easy, affordable way to put my business logo on shirts and make a few pieces in-house. I’m starting door-to-door outreach next week and want to look professional without overspending. Specifically, I’m looking for: A simple program (and compatible transfer materials) to make company T-shirts. Budget-friendly options for business cards, letterhead, and envelopes with templates. Recommendations for shirts/polos/hats (software + transfer paper/printer settings). Thank you....JT Torres!

Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to see if anyone has experience with registering for a USDOT number for Transportation/Medical Currier or General Freight, etc.. I’ve attempted the application on the FMCSA site several times, but I keep running into issues toward the end and can’t seem to complete the process. I’ve tried contacting DOT directly, but I wasn’t able to get through to a live person, and the support I received didn’t resolve my problem. Years ago I was able to register for a DOT number without much trouble, so I’m not sure what I’m missing this time. If anyone has gone through this recently and can share some guidance or tips, I would greatly appreciate it. I’ll be stepping away from the computer for the next couple of days, but I plan to return to the application on Saturday. If I don’t respond right away, please know I’ll follow up as soon as I’m back online. Going camping, need to decompress and surround myself by nature for a couple of days and come back energized to complete this task. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. JT

I’ve recently been getting more requests to submit proposals for scanning work. I’ve been learning to read site plans and schematics, which has been a steep but valuable learning curve. I’ve been watching videos and leaning on my field experience to figure out the time and resources each job will require. Where I’m still unsure is whether my proposals are hitting the mark. I’ve seen some examples online, but I’m not confident if mine are clear, complete, and presented in a way that decision-makers will take seriously. For those of you with experience reviewing or sending proposals, I’d appreciate any tips on what you look for when deciding whether to approve or accept a bid. What are the key points that make a proposal stand out to you? If you’re open to it, I’d be happy to send you a sample privately so you can give me feedback. Any advice from people who have been on either side of the process would be greatly appreciated.

THIS IS NOT A SALES SCHEME, just want to get a sense of options for small businesses and some honest feedback. Please click on the option and type a comment to if you like it or not and why.

What’s the biggest barrier right now to launching your business?