Bruce Outridge
Artist | Author | Radio & Podcast Producer | Television Host
Time Management for Professional Drivers
Time management in the transportation industry is critical. Loads depend on delivery times, shipping depends on available equipment, and drivers run on logbooks dictating available work hours. So if you are not doing proper trip planning and are a professional driver, then guess what, you’ve missed the boat. Everything works together and at the end of the day it’s your paycheck that shows the outcome. You can make money in the transportation industry, but it takes work. If you need some help in the planning area check out my article called “Get the Lead out!” under the articles section.
Good luck,
Bruce
Take control of your business
I spoke with a group the other day on entrepreneurship and found most were excited about starting up their own business, but were a little apprehensive about the process. I think business capital is what scares most people. Remember you don’t have to start full time out of the gate. Take baby steps if that is more comfortable for you, do some investigation first, and check out your market. Remember the true pleasure of starting a business yourself is that you have the control. Move as fast or as slow as you wish.
Good luck,
Bruce
Leveraging your position at tradeshows
Yesterday I spoke to a group of women learning about the transportation industry and getting ready to train to get their truck license. As I did my question and answer period the topic turned to truck shows and how to use them effectively to learn about potential carriers. Unless you are attending for the pure enjoyment factor of the show this is a place to be networking and learning how the many different carriers operate. If you would like to learn more about how to use a tradeshow to your advantage click on the link under articles or the link below. The first show has already passed with Truck World, but the Road Today truck Show is coming up in Brampton at the end of May.
Tradeshow article: http://www.outridge.ca/tradeshow.html
Road Today Truck Show: http://www.roadtodaytruckshow.com
Website changes
There have been some changes to the website of Outridge Consulting Services. First a “presentation” page and video page have been added. So if you would like to see examples of some of the presentations given you can view them there. I will be adding some new articles to the blog here shortly. Also there are some new programs for youth available that may be of interest to you. On the “engagements” page you will find upcoming dates for events.
Enjoy,
Bruce
Reading the Roadmap!
I was speaking at a “Power to Drive” seminar the other day presenting on having a successful business as an owner operator to new and old potential candidates and was surprised to find many of the audience members had been down that road before. When I asked the question as to who had created a business plan for their previous businesses many shook their heads in a negative direction. Many new people to business pass over the business plan stage because they don’t understand the process. The key to any business is planning and the Business Plan should be your first step. Even my own failings in business in the past were due to lack of planning. It’s great to be excited and passionate about your business, but you also must be smart and organized. Don’t sqaush your success before you even open the door.
Until next time,
Bruce
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