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Courier Drivers Rushed Off Their Feet Due To Coronavirus

If you are a courier driver it is quite likely that you are very busy at the moment as a result of the coronavirus. This is probably due to a number of things but we are sure you welcome the … Continue reading

Courier Drivers Cannot Afford To Be Ill

It is rather timely that we are talking about the implications of a self-employed courier driver being unable to work due to illness in view of the current coronavirus epidemic that is gaining momentum in many countries around the world … Continue reading

Branching Out Into Fast Food Delivery

If you run a courier service business then you will no doubt be well aware just how competitive it can be. There are a number of large companies providing a courier service here in the UK and an awful lot … Continue reading

What Qualifications Does A Self-Employed Courier Driver Need?

If you are thinking of becoming a self employed courier then one of the questions you may have is what qualifications do you require to operate as one? Well, you will be pleased to read that you do not need … Continue reading

Have You Thought Of Offering A Motorcycle Courier Service?

The majority of courier services use a van to deliver items such as parcels but there is also the option of offering a courier service using a motorbike. Let’s talk about some of the pros and cons of providing such … Continue reading

Why Offer A Next Day Delivery Service?

If you are in the process of setting up your own courier service business then you will no doubt want to ensure that you have sufficient work so that you are able to earn a good living to support you … Continue reading

Increase In Parcels Shipped In The UK In 2018

Couriers may be interested to read that, according to the Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index published in 2019 covering 13 major markets around the world, that in 2018 the number of parcels shipped in the UK amounted to 3.5 billion … Continue reading

Buying A Courier Van – Requirements?

When looking into buying a van for your courier business there are a number of factors that you may wish to consider not least of which is your budget. If you have sufficient funds available or are able to borrow … Continue reading

Concerning Research About Christmas Parcel Deliveries

Some interesting research has been undertaken by Which? relating to the delivery of parcels dispatched to online shoppers during the period November 2018 to January 2019 that couriers may find of interest. In excess of 2,000 people took part in … Continue reading

Things To Consider When Setting Up A Courier Business

There is undoubtedly a need for couriers as more and more people choose to do their shopping online. Whether it is buying a new dress, microwave or a 16-piece crockery set, so much can be purchased using the Internet. In … Continue reading