Jump-start the growth of your delivery service with these three steps. They're simple but can make all the difference.
If you’ve been running a successful delivery service and you’re wondering how to take it to the next level for greater profits and fulfilment, the following three effective and proven tips can point you in the right direction.
Your Bikes May Not Be Your Best Allies
Perhaps when you first started your delivery service, bikes or motorcycles helped you accomplish a lot of jobs. But let’s face one simple fact: two-wheeled vehicles can only hold so much. If you want to grow as fast as possible (or at least quick enough to leave your rivals in the dust), you need to consider getting vehicles with more cargo space. More cargo space means more business you can handle on every trip, which means increasing profits. Getting rid of bikes might be hard, but you'll reap the rewards if you can replace them with a small van, or even a big one if you can afford it. This is what experts refer to as ‘positioning yourself for success’: if you already have the equipment, then you’re ready to take on a variety of jobs.
Keep Your Options Wide Open
The logical consequence of moving forward from being a small delivery service to one with better capacity and variety is that the scope for the kind of jobs you can take on will expand. For example, if you decide to take on the regular delivery of hazardous chemicals (which can be very profitable), you can outfit your vehicle to handle such cargo safely and efficiently. Moreover, if previously you were limited to do business within a particular city or region, more vehicles you will be able to expand your area of operation. You can also increase the volume, size and type of load you can take, depending on your vehicle capacity.
Join an Organisation or a Network of Couriers
Joining a courier network, whose members maybe your fiercest competitors, is an excellent strategy. At the very least, you stand to learn from others who may have experienced things outside your own realm. For example, you may learn some challenges (and solutions) for delivering certain types of cargo, which may eventually give you the skills and know-how to take on such jobs yourself. Moreover, there are many potential customers operating on such networks hoping to find the best delivery service provider in their area, so you will be communicating with people who are actually interested in doing business with you. You may also meet potential partner or subcontractor who can help you expand your business, or at least open your eyes to what’s currently available out there.
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