does anyone know if buying a towing company can be a good business to get involved with?
153084
If you are the OWNER, then yes; you make a lot of money - and if you get a contract with a bigger company, like AAA or one of the insurance companies or any towing service (like the ones cell phone companies offer), then you will be making BIG bucks!
170671
I just met a fella that is going through negotiations with Honda for a motorcycle / ATV franchise...depending on your favorite or preferred make, that might be an option.  I have also met people that become dealers such as you see with cars - google your preference, and see what pops up.  The other thing you can do to give yourself more leeway with what you stock for inventory is to contact your state offices (ask a car dealer where to go for numbers), and get a license to sell anything with an engine, then set up a lot / shop for cycles (new & used).  I've seen some great shops in the last couple of years... there's some brilliant things you can do with this idea.
536385
It's not a bad idea, but the liability insurance for selling candy that is a choking hazard to children and the cost of fuel today are going to make your venture very cost prohibitive. You might want to go with the ice cream truck concept to make it profitable.
1037360
Wow...many pros and cons to this.\nPros: up and coming business, definitely a future for this.\nCons:  liability issues, permit fees, government involvement (checking your business out)\nPretty tricky unless you know the right people who will have your back!
193527
you need trucks, then you need a salesman to get you some places to pick up or deliver. being a ltl is probably the best to start. you will need a mechanic. you need to know all the cdl laws.
183229
I checked two major business databases, and this company is not registered.\n\nIf this is some sort of "employment opportunity" or "money making venture," I would stay away because they are not legitimate.
278017
yes...vending is a good business...my husband has been in the vending business over 20 years....it all depends on LOCATION.  Good Luck.
1074210
The best way to know the business is definitely on-the-job learning. If you can find some good literature on the topic, that would only help. Try to look for forwarding/dispatching/truck broking jobs in your area. \n\nAfter a year or so you should be able to enter the business on your own. This is an industry undergoing massive consolidation so it might be difficult to find your niche. However, I keep my fingers crossed!
250970
I use a lead generator service for my business, Respond.com. I have a friend in real estate that joined and has had pretty good luck check it out.
153330
i don't know how to sign up but the good thing about having it is that if your business is good it will get  good ratings sometimes people look at the people in the better business bureau for good company. and the bbb will tell the customer if your company has any bad thing on your record so it is a real good thing to have if your business is all in order.
411652
As long as there are enough people with enough money to pay someone else to do something they'd rather not do themselves, this seems like a winning idea. The size of the town seems big enough, as long as the demographics work and provided there is not already a lot of competition in this area. My one recommendation is to set it up so you can get paid before you do the work or as soon as you do the work, because collecting afterwards is going to be tricky. In a service business like this, you will encounter a certain number of deadbeats. Also, be real clear on your fee structure, including things like charges for bad checks. You may want to check with your bank for a check verification service. Don't let people take advantage of you. Offer great service, be dependable, and hopefully your customers will recommend you to other people to help you grow your business. This really is a great kind of business and I applaud you for undertaking it.
994759
Contact any trucking company dealing with this and ask them if they are hiring for a driver or loading boy.  Maybe you would be lucky enough to get hired there.  Do you know why people build good credit?  So when they want to open their own business and don't have any down payment money their good credit vouches that they are dependable and can be accounted for.  If you don't have neither the money or the credit-who do you think will trust you even with one dollar? That is why they keep saying-pay your bills on time and never be late, you will need your good credit some day.   Well, apparently you thought that it was some kind of a joke ah!
48188
yes, check out the financing tab of our website...www.265body.com...i have all of the companies listed on there..;)
1041469
I've never tried it but they say that it is pretty good. But the only problem is that you have to know where to advertise yourself. It's become harder to do it because so many people are into it. If u are looking for a home based business here is my recommendation. I signed up for it.
558766
It is not a desirable option, but bankruptcy may be the only way to keep a vehicle needed for work in the situation you have described.  Contact a bankruptcy attorney soon for a consult.  Once the vehicle is repossessed, the fees will be even higher and will be due immediately along with towing/repo fees and and penalties then the vehicle often gets sold at auction pretty quickly.  Don't let it go this far without taking action yourself.  It is solvable with quick action on your part.
475040
I work in collections so I deal with wrecker and repo companies all the time. Best experience is when everything goes off without a hitch. Worst is when there are numerous problems such as when a repo man broke the drive shaft of a repo (he paid for the repair).\n\nYour husband and father may want to look into doing repo work on the side. Depending on the state, they will need to be licensed, bonded, and insured before most banks will use them. However, they already have the equipment (tow truck) and a lot of the know how. My repo companies charge $250 plus for a repo which is a lot more than I pay for a regular tow if I pick it up myself.
51099
There's a lot of good information in the link below. I would also run their name at Better Business Bureau.