A how-to book about techniques to paint letters and details to trucks and other vehicles.

The trucking industry generates billions of dollars in revenue on an annual basis. It's currently worth almost $800 billion and survived the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 while generating approximately $747 billion. There are 8+ million people employed by the trucking industry and truck drivers make more than the average American household. On average, a truck driver drives 100k miles per year. Why does any of this matter? While there is a significant shortage of truck drivers, the industry is expected to experience continued growth and this will impact our economy in a great way. As a dispatcher, we have the opportunity to assist with driving the economy forward by connecting motor carriers with great opportunities. Our impact on the economy is derived from our ability to build a network within the trucking industry. Our network consists of brokers, shippers, and carriers. The opportunities for a dispatcher, in an industry that moves 70% of all goods in the U.S., are endless. This industry will never disappear. Dispatching does NOT require: -a college degree. -an office setting. -a supervisor or boss. -a full 8 hour work day. Dispatching does require: -commitment to clients and patience with the process. -great communication and attention to detail. -the ability to multi-task. This guide outlines detailed steps to get your dispatching business off the ground within the next 90 days or less. At the end of this guide, you should be able to dispatch on a beautiful Caribbean island while sipping margaritas. I am actually sitting on the beach as I type this. I'll see you on the beaches of the world.

Written by owner and artist behind Imperfect Dust, Danielle Stringer Pages are pre-perforated for easy removal and display A guide to the faux calligraphy method that’s versatile for paper, chalkboards, wood, glass, and other large formats An interactive workbook to the art of hand lettering for beginners

Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout whose work has been featured in magazines and websites from Good Housekeeping to RealSimple.com, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills: including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake!

This acclaimed guide examines every aspect of initiating a horse business venture, and is widely used in equine departments at major universities across the nation. In this extensively revised and expanded edition, Janet E. English, CPA, presents advice on how to structure a business plan,attract investors,manage records and funds, and handle accounts. Agreement forms and contracts are conveniently included in ready-to-use formats, and will lay the groundwork for solid business affairs. Every horse owner can benefit from this book, but it should be especially helpful for those who wish to succeed in the horse business!

There was a time, as recently as the 1980s, when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards, and even street signs were all hand-lettered with brush and paint. But, like many skilled trades, the sign industry has been overrun by the techno-fueled promise of quicker and cheaper. The resulting proliferation of computer-designed, die-cut vinyl lettering and inkjet printers has ushered a creeping sameness into our visual landscape. Fortunately, there is a growing trend to seek out traditional sign painters and a renaissance in the trade. In 2010 filmmakers Faythe Levine, coauthor of Handmade Nation, and Sam Macon began documenting these dedicated practitioners, their time-honored methods, and their appreciation for quality and craftsmanship. Sign Painters, the first anecdotal history of the craft, features stories and photographs of more than two dozen sign painters working in cities throughout the United States. With a foreword by legendary artist (and former sign painter) Ed Ruscha, this vibrant book profiles sign painters young and old, from the new vanguard working solo to collaborative shops such as San Francisco s New Bohemia Signs and New York s Colossal Media s Sky High Murals.