Entrepreneurs looking to start a business and turn a profit in a very short time will find that becoming a freight broker is the first step.

The experts at Entrepreneur use a step-by-step approach to starting a freight brokerage business, showing aspiring business people how to establish their business, define their services, find reliable carriers, set rates and more. Requiring no special training or knowledge of the shipping industry, this guide provides real life examples, sound business advice and priceless tips to creating a successful company in this billion-dollar industry.