Someone told me you need help picking out a courier business…i think i can help! When it comes to delivering packages you have a lot of big players, for example UPS, Fedex, Dhl and now we have amazon doing deliveries when it comes to these how can someone start a private label courier and go against so much competition?
This race to be on top shouldn’t be your concern at the moment your main concern at the moment should be how to make money, When Starting or buying delivery routes for sale you will have to answer a few questions and here they are:
Question 1: Are you looking to start a private courier business?
Question 2: Do you want to acquire an established route?
Question 3: Are you looking to make local deliveries?
Question 4: Are you looking to haul from state to state?
Question 5: Will you do the work or be an owner-absentee owner?
Answering these questions will narrow down your business plan and help you make a better decision…now that we have that covered lets explore some types of business options you have:
FedEx vs amazon flex vs private courier
Below I placed just 3 only and here is why FedEx routes and amazon flex are the biggest companies to own a route from you literally see them everywhere so if you are going to get in the delivery business than picking one of them may be an intelligent choice, let us break down how each one works:
● FedEx routes: FedEx is a well-known name in the shipping industry. They are a eliable and trustworthy company that has been around for decades. Before buying a FedEx route, it is important to do your research and know what you are getting into. The purchase of a FedEx route will not be cheap, but it can be worth it if you have the capital and time to invest in this type of business.
● Fedex haul: Buying this business will require state-to-state delivery’s longer hours and requires a sleeper in the truck
● Fedex ground: this business is good if you are looking for local delivery, easier to manage and great for an owner that wants to run it without having to do the labour of deliveries.
● Amazon flex: Amazon flex is an interesting option for people who want to start a business. It is a great way to make money and you can choose your own hours.
It is not difficult to get started with Amazon flex. You just need to register and then you can work whenever you want, making it perfect for people who have other commitments like school or family.
You can buy an established amazon route for sale by finding them on websites such as bizroutes.com or any other business-for-sale marketplace
● Private courier: The process of becoming a courier is not as straightforward as it may seem. There are many steps involved in the process, including getting your own vehicle, deciding on what type of service you want to provide (i.e., package delivery), and acquiring all necessary permits and licenses. If you decide to take on this journey or becoming a independent courier there is many benefits trust me, dont be intimated by the bigger companies, you wil find many businesses that will need your service, whether is local deliveries or even commercial offices.
Conclusion: So you see you can have a delivery route that is already established it may cost you a premium or you can start your very own independent business…After reading this article which of the following delivery businesses do you think would be best for you?