As a courier you are entrusted with the safe delivery of goods. What can make this job particularly difficult is the fact that there are thieves looking for ways to separate those goods from you before you can deliver them. Cargo theft rates are continuing to increase as global supply chains lengthen and diversify. Below are 6 tips on how…
Have you ever wanted to be your own boss and start a business in a booming market? Do you want flexible hours and the opportunity to earn extra money compared to a fixed salary? A career as an independent courier could be just the thing for you. Courier services are in high demand and are projected to grow rapidly over…
As the delivery and courier industry experiences unstoppable growth, more individuals are joining the ranks of independent or sole trader couriers. If you’re considering this path or seeking success as a courier, prepare to face challenges and seize the rewards. So what challenges and rewards can you expect from being a sole trade courier? The courier market and the place…
Are you a delivery driver who knows the ins and outs of delivering packages on time and with care? Then you also know that your delivery vehicle is the backbone of your business. It’s your trusty sidekick that helps you conquer your daily routes and satisfy your customers. But here’s the catch: did you know that relying on private car…
The courier’s van is at the very centre of their business. Not only does it perform the essential task of moving goods from sender to receiver but it represents a large cost for the courier business. That cost needs to be wisely handled in order to make the courier business successful. As such, every courier asks themselves, “Should I buy…
If you have ever moved home you will know that the risk of damage to your possessions is many times higher when you try to move them to a different location than when they remained in relative safety at home. The elevated risk involved with loading, transporting and unloading goods doesn’t just apply to moving house, it is also true…
The rapid increase in the use of courier services over the last several years might have caught your interest, but has that industry growth translated to substantial profits for courier businesses? If you are thinking of entering the courier industry and buying a franchise, you ought to ask the question – is a courier franchise profitable? Industry profitability on average…
The steady and rapid growth of courier services has made people interested in entering the industry at the ground level. Happily, this is doable with the right strategy and does not need to involve a high initial investment. If you have a car then you already have the most important piece of equipment. This article is about how to work…
As the demand for deliveries continues to grow in Australia, so too does the number of delivery drivers. Each one of those drivers faces a variety of significant risks in their work and, as a result, has a need for appropriate insurance cover. Whether you are a newcomer to the industry thinking about insurance for the first time, or a…
Every courier needs a worthy vehicle; for most couriers, that vehicle will be a van. Vans are specially designed for commercial operation and have the space and convenience to make life easy for couriers without being as big as a truck. The van market has many contenders, however, meaning that a courier will need to think clearly about what the…
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