Mike
Well-Known Member
Let me preface this with the fact that I have no desire to take government handouts.
In this case, you need to know what is available to you, and act on it if it will benefit you.
If you are a company driver, and end up sidelined, make sure and take advantage of the unemployment.
Owner Operators, you have that unemployment option as well, but don't lean on it if you don't have to. Use it when it comes to the point where you can no longer operate out here. On top of that, explore the loan options if it becomes necessary. Don't assume you simply can't get the loan. Those of us in business for ourselves are, for the most part, a very proud group. We would work ourselves to death before taking a dime from anyone. Continue with that mentality, but if the time comes, know what options are out there, and utilize them to keep your business alive, and keep your family fed and under a roof.
I don't know the options at this point well enough to lay them out here, but those that do are welcome to post up some solid information.
In this case, you need to know what is available to you, and act on it if it will benefit you.
If you are a company driver, and end up sidelined, make sure and take advantage of the unemployment.
Owner Operators, you have that unemployment option as well, but don't lean on it if you don't have to. Use it when it comes to the point where you can no longer operate out here. On top of that, explore the loan options if it becomes necessary. Don't assume you simply can't get the loan. Those of us in business for ourselves are, for the most part, a very proud group. We would work ourselves to death before taking a dime from anyone. Continue with that mentality, but if the time comes, know what options are out there, and utilize them to keep your business alive, and keep your family fed and under a roof.
I don't know the options at this point well enough to lay them out here, but those that do are welcome to post up some solid information.