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Category Archives for Courier
Courier Insurance?
Aug
27
27
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
Aug
22
22
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
Jun
28
28
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
21
21
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
15
15
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
12
12
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 […]
How to get customers for your courier company
Jun
11
11
Whether you are starting a new courier company or trying to get more business for an established one, you need to think about marketing. There are many marketing strategies available to couriers now that were not around ten years ago, so it is worth familiarising yourself with them. Facebook offers comprehensive, low cost marketing opportunities […]
Driving tired worse than driving drunk
May
31
31
Research carried out by scientists in Australia suggests that the effects of sleep loss can be similar to or worse than drinking alcohol to excess. The study found that sleep disruption or deprivation can seriously affect the body’s ability to think clearly and to move or react normally. The researchers from the University of New […]
The best way to send an item to Australia…
May
30
30
As international postage prices rise, it is becoming increasingly expensive to send items to Australia via Airmail. It often works out cheaper to use an international courier. The cost of using an international courier service depends on the exact destination and the size of the parcel, so you should make sure you weigh and measure […]