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

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.

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

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!

Post here and tell us about yourself and your business. It is okay if you are just in the idea stage. We have people on the platform who can mentor you. Ex: Hi, I'm __________, my business/idea is/does __________________. My outside interests are ___________. Here is mine: "Hi, my name is David, I'm retired Army. I've launched 8 businesses over the last 21 years in hospitality, logistics, residential/commercial real estate, and business consulting. I've got 4 kids and love anything outdoors like hiking or riding my dirt bike. My favorite sports are hockey and football. If you know anybody wanting to sell a self-storage facility, I'd love to speak to them." How-to Videos about this group platform: (Part 1) Watch an intro video here to learn more about the platform and how to navigate the Community Chat and Classrooms. https://www.loom.com/share/4957d0310f47456887688e986181eb28?sid=86b33f7c-8e65-421e-8344-2ce2cf5004be (Part 2) Continued learning about how to message people, search for content/people, leveling up, and how to use the map. https://www.loom.com/share/901cc344870f43bfa847d525813c877a?sid=16eb8553-b174-4796-9491-2c8b965dfcaa (Part 3) https://youtu.be/jFhwhsJ4l0o Learn more about the VBOC (Veterans Business Outreach Center) and how we help veteran entrepreneurs start and grow their companies. Veterans Business Outreach Centers: Public Service Announcement