You should also check sites like GoDaddy to make sure you can get the domain name of the business that you want. After you name your business you will need to set up a legal entity. If you are the sole owner of the business a Sole Proprietorship may be best.
If you have business partners an LLC limited liability corporation may be a better fit. LegalZoom is a good resource for finding out if your business name is taken and registering your business entity with the state.
Your courier company will need business insurance for your vehicle, cargo insurance, and possibly liability insurance as well. Having an insurance policy is also essential for building trust with customers. Many businesses and individuals will avoid working with a courier service that is not properly insured.
Contact a local commercial insurance broker to find out how much it will cost to insure your business. This cost may vary based on location, types of deliveries you make, and the perceived risk. You can first communicate to your friends and family to start off using your social media networks like Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
You should create a business page on each of these social media properties. About Us. Click here for customer support. We hope you'll let us hear from you. Jamie Smith Publisher. Editorial Department. Rob Daumeyer Editor. Bill Cieslewicz Managing editor. Bcieslewicz bizjournals. Meg Erpenbeck Digital editor. Nikki Kingery Projects editor. Joanne Drilling Data editor. Price your services comparable to these other courier businesses.
Create a website for your business courier service, or have a web designer create one for you. Place your website on all business cards, fliers, brochures and advertising materials.
Place your website in various search engines, such as Google. Create a company Facebook page, or sign up at LinkedIn and begin making connections with the local business community. Contact small businesses, office complexes, hospitals and schools to procure commercial clients. Leave a business card and brochure with the owner or business manager. Stress that you can provide more personal attention with your courier service over larger companies.
Leave stacks of fliers behind in retail outlets to attract residential customers, and place ads in several coupon magazines.
Start scheduling pickups and deliveries when residential and business customers call you. Maintain a log of all pickups and deliveries. Arrive for each pickup on time as customers will be more likely to use your service again.
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