Starting a home delivery business is not like many other alternatives out there. Many prospective business owners steer clear of such ventures due to the hassles they can present. You have to consider various strategies, challenges, and market factors to ensure the best results. This guide looks at all the critical aspects of how to start a delivery service business. Tips for Starting a Home Delivery Business Below are some of the tips to consider…
The benefits of delivery driver training aren’t only for the drivers. Your customers, your community, and your company as a whole will be more satisfied when delivery drivers have a solid education in their work and the know-how to act on their feet. Today, there is a shortage of professional, well-trained drivers in the industry due to the rise of the gig economy. Take that fact as a challenge well worth taking! An efficient, trained…
One reason many people in the U.S. and across the world are trading their office jobs for the adventure of delivery driving is the thrill and freedom of the business. For entrepreneurs, the choice of which car is the best delivery vehicle is wide open. But not all types of delivery trucks and cars are well suited for the job. There are a wide range of delivery vehicle types available to consider. Making an investment…
The rise in popularity of delivery services continues to increase, especially as COVID-19 continues to affect our day-to-day lives. Consumers are relying on delivery services for a multitude of reasons like delivering food, groceries, and other items that can be purchased online. Companies with a delivery service are going above and beyond to ensure their customer’s safety while delivering during a pandemic using a contactless delivery service. Making this small adjustment in daily delivery processes…
There was already a fast-moving trajectory toward more shoppers moving online, but the 2020 pandemic pushed things even faster. Online shopping and e-commerce seem more important with every passing day. That means last-mile delivery is becoming even more significant in customer satisfaction. And last-mile delivery customers are getting more demanding than ever before. As a last-mile delivery business, your investment is optimizing customer satisfaction to the best of your ability. Outstanding last-mile delivery performance is…
Starting your own business comes with a high sense of flexibility and freedom. It also opens doors for you to serve through your talents, skills, and passion as a courier business owner. Today, there are plenty of entrepreneurial opportunities. One such venture is a courier business. In the US, the delivery industry offers endless opportunities to become a successful courier business. Although starting a courier business from scratch requires a lot of hard work and…
Like so many conferences, the 2020 Home Delivery World pivoted to a virtual format in reaction to COVID-19 fears. Instead of face to face interactions, bustling crowds, and vibrant booths with branded giveaways, attendees navigated the conference on their computer screens. The four-day virtual conference held over 250 sessions, featured 150 exhibitors, and had over 2,000 attendees. Through the use of technology, Terrapinn, the event management company that held the conference, was able to maintain…
Nestled in the bustling Chinatown of Philadelphia, the 2019 Home Delivery World Conference and Expo was in full swing during the two-day event on April 4th and 5th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. This year’s event was combined with the City Freight World Show and featured various speaking sessions and seminars. Thousands of transportation and logistics, consumer goods, and technology professionals filled the convention to discuss topics such as; enhancing customer experience and reducing costs…