Maximising the productivity of your business is just plain good business sense; the more deliveries you can fit in delivery route, the more profit you’re going to make. With today’s economic climate, small businesses are struggling to stay afloat, so maximising your productivity should be an even higher priority. But how do you go about […]
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DQC Helping Combat Unemployment
Feb
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Wednesday, 22nd February 2012 With employment levels at record lows and the constant doom and gloom of the economy being reported in the news, Delivery Quote Compare are launching a new campaign to combat unemployment. Offering individuals and companies help and support whilst setting up their own courier or parcel delivery companies with useful articles […]
Driver habits changing due to soaring fuel costs
Oct
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Couriers and hauliers are seeing less traffic on the roads as the increasing cost of petrol is forcing people to cut down on their car journeys. Figures from the AA show that petrol sales in the first six months of 2011 were 1.7bn litres less than in the same period three years ago. They believe […]
Motorway speed limit to be geared up?
Sep
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Couriers and transport companies could find the motorways moving much faster by 2013. The government has proposed a public consultation to increase the speed limit on the country’s motorways to 80mph, due to advances in vehicle safety and technology. However, there are no plans to increase the limit for lorries above 7.5 tonnes, which will […]
Do you pay attention to traffic information?
Sep
20
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MPs have suggested that road users need to be more alert to traffic reports to reduce congestion on the country’s roads. As a courier or transport provider do you have an ‘I know better’ complex or do you always heed the advice of the radio or matrix signs? As part of the Out Of The […]
Five tips to save money on courier services
Jul
20
20
Using a courier is often unavoidable and with eBay getting even more popular, they’re in demand. But, like most industries, the recession hit courier service badly and the increasing cost of fuel and insurance isn’t helping. If you know where to look it is possible to courier things cheaply. Take a look at our top […]
The green way to grow
Jul
14
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Transport companies can reduce their carbon footprint and help reduce the amount of unnecessary journeys made in UK by using transport comparisons sites to ensure they’re always full and in turn get more business. Corporate Social Responsibility isn’t just for the big boys, smaller companies, including courier services (like parcel couriers and international couriers) and […]
Removals – And cost of moving house & save money?
May
20
20
A new survey of removals companies gives an insight into moving house and the costs of removals. A quick search on Google for ‘Removals’ and the results come back with hundreds of people asking ‘How much will my removal cost?’ and invariably the answer is the same – it depends. Leading online transport marketplace Delivery […]
Return loads help smaller transport firms buck the recession
May
20
20
In an industry facing increased fuel costs and competition, it’s all about maximising the return loads to stay in business and profitable. Hauliers have been hit heavily in recent months by both the general recession and the highest fuel prices in history. Despite all the doom and gloom in the industry, one sector has managed […]
Five top tips on setting up your own man and van business
May
20
20
Man and van businesses are booming in the UK at the moment. Buying a van and setting yourself up as self-employed is the easy part. What takes a little more effort and time is turning you, and your van into a successful partnership. 1. Create the right business – this may sound obvious, but many […]