You’d be surprised at the weird and wonderful things that sometimes get sent through the mail. Perhaps you won’t, perhaps you’ve sent some yourself. But if you’ve ever considered sending something a little less typical then there are probably a few things you should know. When sending anything, be it domestically or internationally, the carriers [...]
Category Archives for Parcel delivery
Royal Mail Hoax Letters
May
6
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Royal Mail is once again in the news, but this time it’s down to a hoax letter gone viral. Written by Stuart Whitman, from Gloucester, the official looking letter has taken the internet by storm. It appears to be a letter requesting that the 42 year old stop answering the door naked or jumping out [...]
Post Office Strikes
Apr
15
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Further strikes by Post Office workers are planned for Friday after talks failed between Post Office management and the Communication Workers Union. Services were previously disrupted over the Easter holidays in protest against the planned closure or franchisement of 76 Crown branches and a pay freeze since April 2011. The Post Office currently run around [...]
Small Businesses
Apr
10
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Things are looking up for small businesses, despite the economy remaining at a low. The Guardian recently reported that credit is still available from banks, despite the Federation of Small Businesses insisting there is none available. Lenders are arguing that demand is low; money is available if small businesses want to apply for it. Simple [...]
Road Awareness
Apr
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It can be a tough livelihood working as in the delivery market, sharing the road with new, old, good and bad drivers can certainly make the day interesting. But, there’s probably some facts you’re not aware of that perhaps you should be …. Did you know, as of February this year the police are able [...]
What Makes A Good Delivery Driver?
Mar
29
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While there’s plenty of delivery drivers out there, how many can say they’re a good delivery driver? A successful delivery business requires the best of its drivers, and a great delivery driver offers more than just a simple delivery. Our tips for being a great delivery driver are deceptively simple. Customer service rates need to [...]
Different Options For Parcel Delivery
Mar
20
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So you have got a parcel that has to be delivered, but do you know which type of service to choose to get your parcel delivered on time and at the right price. Do you choose express delivery or door to door. Logic says that the cheaper the service, the longer the parcel will take [...]
Finding Delivery Jobs
Mar
11
11
If you’re in the delivery business and looking for more work, DQC is one of the best places to start. Our online marketplace is full of people looking for help moving parcels, packages, furniture, pallets and freight from A to B, so there’s no reason you couldn’t get started today! To make it easier for [...]
Parcel Delivery – The Options
Feb
19
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You’ve got a parcel to deliver, but do you know the difference between express or door to door? Which service do you choose to get your parcel delivered at the right time, and for the right amount of money? Rule of thumb says that budget services will take longer to arrive, and it’s not a [...]
Parcel Collections – Top Tips
Feb
17
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So you’ve scored yourself some great low price quotes from couriers using Delivery Quote Compare. Done all your research and picked your winning company. Now all you have to do is wait for your parcel to be collected, right? Wrong. Getting your item collected quickly and with a minimum of fuss means ensuring you’ve passed [...]
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