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| Courier service transport documents and pakages for organizations. Anshustock |
Starting
a courier service is a rewarding and lucrative business. You may find that you
are in competition with the big companies. Couriers will transport documents
and packages for individuals, businesses, intuitions, and government agencies
some companies will prefer working with a small courier business. Your courier
service can offer clients in your community convenient delivery or pick-up
services.
Start
with a business plan
A
business plan will be required if you are going to request financing. It can
help you by getting you a business loan and -investors. Include in the plan the
name of your company, what your business hours will be, and the types of
vehicles your company will use for transporting goods.
Business
License
Acquire
a “Doing Business As,” DBA. Register a legal name for your business if you are
going to use a name other than your own name. Apply for the DBA with a
registration form with your state and local government.
Apply
for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the US Internal Revenue
Service if you have hired employees. Take the test for your commercial driver’s
license.
Advertise
your Business
You
can start your business with a small investment and a vehicle. Send direct mail
and postcards to dry cleaners, spirits, fast food, medications, event tickets,
grocery stores, and pet food stores.
Reference:
Entrepreneur:
Business Idea Center; Community Delivery Service
Business
Ideas: How to Start a Courier Business Today
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Couriers and Messengers
Posted in: Start Up
