The job of a courier is to move items from A to B. This is sometimes from one country to another, across country or only across a city or town, but whatever the distance you are travelling, you need to choose the right type of transport. Courier Vehicles Depending on Distance Firstly you need to […]
Category Archives for Courier
The five tips for being the best Transporter
Sep
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Everyone wants to be the best in their business or at least one of the best. So how do you become one of the best couriers around? Hard work, reliability and a great reputation
Ways to get paid as a courier
Aug
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You work as courier in order to get paid but bad debts, late payments and cash flow problems can mean the difference between success and failure.
Help for getting courier work.
Aug
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In the competitive market that is courier work, you need to use every advantage you can get. Make sure that you are one getting courier work
Courier Insurance?
Aug
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If you are a courier, you will need insurance, so be aware what is available and how it will work for you it is not a one size fits all type of insurance
The 10 steps for setting up a Courier Business
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Here are our top ten tips on setting up a courier buisness so if you want a little advice on setting up as a courier on your own have a look at our tips
Beware of courier scams
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As with most industries, the courier services market is blighted by scams. There are often stories in the news about couriers who have transported illegal goods, such as street drugs or firearms. Sometimes the couriers involved have been paid directly to transport the prohibited items, and others have taken money to turn a blind eye. […]
Finding return loads
Jun
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Return loading, also known as back-loading, is the practice of making use of spare capacity on the return leg of a delivery journey. This means finding loads that need to be transported between areas close to those being visited by a returning vehicle. Return loads make more efficient use of resources, such as fuel and […]
How much do courier services cost?
Jun
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The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. The cost of courier services depends on what you want to send, how far it will be transported, when you want it delivered and what level of service you choose. The first thing that courier companies look at before giving you a quote is […]
Using a large item courier to send bulky items
Jun
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When you need to transport an item that is too large, long or heavy for you to lift safely by yourself or fit into a small vehicle, you will need a large item courier service. Goods such as furniture and office equipment are often too bulky to send via a standard courier, so you will […]