International Documents & Parcels

SAVE MORE THAN 50% ON YOUR EXPRESS DOCUMENTS & PARCELS JIT Express takes care of shipping your valuable documents and parcels / samples from any city in India. We provide shipping services of FedEx/ UPS/ DHL/ TNT whole sale international air courier to any destination worldwide. JIT Express ensures prompt, safe and on time delivery of your products at the most economical rates. With JIT Express s International priority, all your shipments are tracked, right from pick-up until delivery and even you can monitor the precise status of your shipments online in real time.Delivery of international documents and packages as it offers Document Express (DOX), Package Express (WPX) and Cargo (Box - 25kgs and Box 10kgs) services. These services are offered to 220 countries and territories worldwide. JIT Express specializes in shipping all types of shipment from Documents to Non Documents i.e. electrical goods, components, garments, manufactured items, non-commercial shipments, Cargo shipments, Air freight Sea & Air, Relocations Packers & Movers, Excess Baggage, Unaccompanied Baggage, Medicines, Food Items, Homemade Eatables all types of condiments, Savories Spices, Books Stationery, Handicrafts antiques, Pooja Items & all types of household Goods. The special benefits of JIT Express s International Services are:

Customs Clearance Expertise Our Specialists conversant with the customs formalities in India as well as in 228 countries world-wide, and the pre-clearance for shipments in transit available for most destinations, ensure efficient delivery. It is a convenient solution for shipping high priority documents and packages. The Documents and packages will be picked-up from your doorstep, cleared through customs and delivered to your consignee. Real-time Tracking To track your shipments at all stages of transportation you can log into www.fastwayindia.com. You may also contact JIT Express for further details. A Cost-effective Option The door-to-door service eliminates the need to retain a clearing agent. Packaging JIT Express has a wide range of unique packaging to protect and secure your documents and shipments without any damage.

Strong & durable packaging means total protection. The Express Pallet is constructed from strong reinforced cardboard, designed to support the

weight of your shipment. Also, the weather-resistant material safeguards your shipment against water damage. To protect your goods while in transit, your shipment is strapped and fully shrinkwrapped. The pallet supports the weight of the shipment and provides easier handling by forklift. The service is offered to over 220 countries worldwide, door-to-door. JIT Express picks up your shipments and home delivers it to destinations worldwide at the most economical costs. Plan your shipment strategy You do not have to worry about paying large amounts for moving heavy goods as JIT Express s flat rates are very economical compared to the rates you would normally pay your freight forwarder. We have an all-inclusive fixed pricing structure so that you'll exactly know what you'll be charged for shipping even before the shipment leaves your site. The only costs excluded in the shipping are destination government charges, duties & taxes.

international Food Products Express

JIT Express is one of the leading courier service organizations that deliver almost everything from India to your doorstep. People living away from India need not fret about missing Indian products as JIT Express guarantees you that you receive your goods on time every time. Catering to customers worldwide successfully for nearly a decade, we specialize in procuring and shipping your requirements at the shortest time span. Further we ensure the best modes of transportation for your goods, be it sea freight, air freight or road freight. We ship almost everything for you, from important documents and medicines to grocery, condiments, food products and Excess baggage JIT Express an exclusive courier & cargo service provider for sending all types of Food items, House hold items abroad to all countries like UK, USA, CANADA, DUBAI & REST OF THE WORLD. We also offer special discounts for parents sending food items, books, clothes & other necessary things to their children studying abroad..

We Accept the following items by International Courier:

Sweets, Snacks, Homemade Eatables Pickles, Sambar Powder, Rasam Powder Spicy Masala, Pulses, Spices, Savories Rice, Wheat Atta, Grocery Items Indian Spices, Masalas, Jaggery, Tamarind Masala Pastes, Condiments, Pooja Items All types of home made food products. Medicines* Handicrafts, Photo frames, Pooja items Furnitures, Furnishing Cloths, Woolen Items Books, Text Books, Note Books, CDs, DVDs, Stationary Items Electronic goods, Grinders, Mixers, Computer Accessories Home Appliances, Utensils, Children Toys Sarees, Dress Materials, all types of garments Corporate Gifts All types of house hold goods

Important Note: Couriering the daily use items every month from India is cheaper than buying them at USA, UK, CANADA & Rest of the World.
Whether you send 1kg or 100kg We accept it all Guaranteed Door Delivery within just 5 to 6 working days

The advantages of getting your goods shipped through JIT Express are many:

Features & Benefits:

Door to door services Simple documentation Custom Clearance We carry anything globally Most competitive prices ! Unmatched Free home pick up International packages will be delivered in 4 to 6 business days Detailed online tracking Free packing Money back guarantee Each shipment carries insurance Online payment option Free home pick up We ship with DHL, FEDEX & world renown companies

Domestic Excess Baggage Express

Save more than 50% on your International Excess Baggage & Unaccompanied Baggage Worldwide.

JIT Express specializes in shipping Excess baggage or luggage/ Unaccompanied Baggage through its Courier & Cargo services to any destination worldwide. JIT Express enables customers to ship all their excess baggage/ luggage thus ensuring an easy solution to bypass the strict airline rules on extra luggage. It even offers the option of sending unaccompanied luggage from Bangalore to any destination worldwide. Every airline has limitations on its check in baggage in the aircraft. Airlines traveling from India to Europe, Middle East, Far East and Asian countries allow their passengers to carry only 23kgs as free allowance baggage. And passengers traveling across the Atlantic Ocean are only allowed to carry 2 pieces of baggage with a maximum weight age of 64kgs as free allowance. Anything in excess to the above allowances is called as Excess Baggage. Excess Baggage is a very expensive affair for a person traveling on a long-term assignment or deputation. JIT EXPRESS has the capability of shipping these excess baggagess at the most economical price and even offers the service of delivering the baggage to the consignee's doorstep. In addition, JIT EXPRESS even takes the responsibility of clearing the customs formalities in case of detention provided; the baggage does not contain any banned, contraband, illegal and restricted items. Excess Baggage JIT Express specializes in the movement & storage of both luggage and excess baggage. This includes movements at International levels. Our in-house and proven quality control procedures help us to ensure complete customer service satisfaction.

Domestic University Express

Save more than 50% on your university documents worldwide.

The STUDENT EXPRESS an unique initiative has been launched by JIT Express to meet the needs of students. JIT University Express is an exclusive service specially designed to deliver student applications to universities abroad in the most reliable, fast and secure way across the globe. Understanding the need for speedy and on time delivery of critical documents such as college applications, JIT Express offers University Express - which is an exclusive air express service designed to deliver student applications to universities abroad in the most reliable and efficient manner. With University Express, you gain JIT Express s premium express services with a discount of more than 50% with added special service features. You also enjoy unique studentspecific benefits and value of rewards. So, the more you ship, the more you gain.

At JIT Express We Offer:

Free home Pick-up. Multiple shipment tracking options. 24/7 Customer service helpline JIT Express - International Student Identity Card (ISIC). And special rewards for sending applications abroad

International Relocation Services Packers & Movers

International Shipping Experts International Removals

International Shipping Experts - Packers & Movers

JIT Express is specialized in International cargo shipping, International relocation services with packers and movers. You can be confident that your household goods will arrive at their destinations in the same condition you handed them over to us.
Household shipments include:

Full Households Partial Households Furniture Antiques and Heirlooms Pianos Anything else you have.

We move over 10,000 shipments per year from India to the United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France and the rest of Europe. We ensure faster transit times and quality customer services for relocations. Since our inception we have been consistently providing cost-effective and comprehensive freight solutions to our valuable customers. Our 5 Indian based warehouses located in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Cochin and Mumbai with tested processes ensure quality packing standards for packers and movers. Our On-Line shipment Tracking Systems helps clients track their shipments in real time. Associating with JIT Express means no loss of confidential documentation and no worries about original bill of landings arriving on time at far away destinations. Our express bill of landings, provide fast, prompt, and safe release of cargo at any worldwide destination. Paying close attention to our customers expectations means, we have and always will learn from any mistakes that have or may happen. Our safety records for cargo shipment deliveries till date has been impeccable and have exceeded all industry standards. Thus, whether you are moving full households, individual furniture, antiques, or other goods, you will be comfortable knowing that JIT Express will take care of all aspects of your relocation service needs.

International Air freight Cargo - Air & Sea

JIT Express offers authentic and cost-effective freight shipping solutions for cargo transportation and transport logistics services worldwide. Our transport logistics services include air freight and sea freight. We have a dedicated team of highly trained freight shipping specialists, structured to provide our customers with a competitive edge. Our solid infrastructure of global freight management supports international freight shipping that is focused on our core competency versatility in accommodating each customers special handling and freight shipping requirements.

Air Freight Cargo Sea Freight Cargo

Air Freight Cargo

Many different options are available for the most competitive and reliable air freight forwarding service.
Our Air Freight Services Include:

International Air Freight Shipping No weight or size restrictions (subject to aircraft) Clear transit time statement Tracking services Wheels up customs clearance (Subject to destination)

Whether door-to-door or airport-to-airport, we tailor a service to match your deadlines. The airfreight division is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. JIT Express India Airfreight Division's goal is "To deliver a competitive advantage to each customer." Contact us today for your free air freight shipping or air freight forwarding quote. JIT Express is committed to deliver quality service, especially when you need our assistance. Just e-mail, or call us

Domastic Dangerous and Hazardous Goods

YOU WILL BE GUARANTEED A PROFESSIONAL SOLUTION FOR YOUR DANGEROUS CARGO REQUIREMENTS

About us Services Scope of Services Hazardous Material Responsibility

About us
JIT Express run by a team of dedicated professionals who has numerous years of experience in dangerous goods freight industry. The emphasis of the company is to provide a complete Dangerous Goods transportation services to the customers. All JIT Express activities are performed in accordance with the global safety standards: IATA/ ICAO/ IMDG regulation, for the safe handling and transport of Dangerous Goods. JIT Express offer International Express Courier and cargo, DGR Goods, Chemical Samples and Commercial Shipments. JIT Express is specialized in carrying approved Dangerous Goods to worldwide destinations. Our Product and services range from Consultancy to global transportation.

We are providing a variety of Hazardous / Non-Hazardous Chemical Handling Services. We offer fast and efficient services and an on-time performance We are providing Air Freight Services in the most professional, reliable and expeditious means possible. We undertake custom clearance and air & sea freight booking for exports and imports. We provide all kind of services related to the Shipping of dangerous goods. JIT Express is specializing in handling all type of chemical samples & commercial shipment by air freight & door to door delivery. JIT Express is the oldest independent air cargo agent in INDIA therefore we have the best export rates from MUMBAI airport to the WORLD. JIT Express is independent, experienced, qualified, and specialized companies in the movement and handling of all classes of Hazardous Cargo, Chemical. The Best and Safest Solution.

If you would like to ship via JIT Express , it is essential that you contact a Dangerous Goods expert. With a wide experience of transporting all types of Dangerous Goods, JIT Express is perfectly placed to offer you professional advice.

To speak to your local Dangerous Goods expert if you are unsure about which regulations apply to you, please Call +91 98804 98805

Import Express Worldwide

One invoice, one currency, one company, one simple solution.

Todays market trends demand global solutions. Your orders from international customers and suppliers need to be received quickly and reliably. Whether you are importing from Asia, Europe, or North or South America, FASTWAY IMPORT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE is the fast, easy-to-use service that allows you to succeed. You can count on JIT EXPRESS , the global leader in the express industry to get your imports from over 200 countries, using one network, and one invoice in your local currency. There is no simpler or more efficient way to control your imports. We'll take care of everything from door to door and in between.

The ultimate in flexibility and control.

Whether youre an experienced supply chain manager or wholesaler or you just have the occasional item to import, Import Express can help you eliminate the hassles of importing and better manage your costs and suppliers. Available from or between 200 countries, theres no need for local brokers or forwarders. With just one phone call, you can arrange a collection in Hong Kong and delivery in Paris, while you pay via your Bangalore headquarters in Indian Rupees. Make things easier and enjoy the simplicity and control of one fixed price, one point of contact and one invoice for all your imports

Value-added Services

Insurance
On top of the standard FASTWAY liability, we provide insurance services that offer our customers financial protection against all risks of physical loss or damage from any external cause.

Customs Clearance Services

FASTWAY offers a range of non-standard import and export clearance and handling services. This is particularly useful when sending high-value or multi-content shipments that require special paperwork or handling.

Just mail us your import details & we will get back to you.

Warehouse and Distribution

Whatever industry sector you operate in JIT Express provides dedicated & shared Warehousing & Distribution Operations to ensure that you deliver your service promise to your customers. We also provide a range of value added services that can improve the efficiency & responsiveness of your supply chain even further. By understanding your issues & anticipating your business & logistics need, Our experts provide robust solutions that will drive value for your business. JIT Express offers warehousing services for its clients, which allows easy access to process orders and distribute products quickly & cost effective. Our warehouses are well laid out, staffed with rich experience, supported by the latest inventory management practices, round the clock security, and specialized storage system. We can also specially design our warehouse as per the cliental requirements to handle large volumes. We are well equipped to cater all type of industries. We provide 3PL, 4PL, & 7PL logistic Services Safe features Warehousing Storages Dedicated Pallet storage. Round the clock security. warehouse. Floor storage. Access controlled entrance. Bonded warehouse. Rack storage. Easy Access to retrieve or Shared warehouse. Bin storage. replace goods. Temporary Temperature controlled Regular pest treatment. warehouse. storage. Scanning and bar-coding for easy retrieval.

Insurance coverage.

Domestic Fine Art Moving Express

There is nothing like fine art. And, there is no taking chance when the need comes to ship or move these invaluable items. There is no scope for taking chances. Fastway Worldwide Express understands the need and importance of very high quality moving services when it comes to fine art moving. Fastwayoffers specialized services to move fine art providing the required attention and customizing procedures to meet individual needs. The specialist staff includes specially trained drivers on temperature controlled vehicles with GPS tracking, high quality suspension, multistage alarms and auto locking systems. The whole procedure is overseen by qualified art handlers. Clients are informed in advance the person in charge of the invaluable worksand who is trained to appreciate individual clients distinctive needs. Each work is individually insured to cover any possible risk to the client. Sculptures, portraits, chandeliers, antiques, paintings, artifacts Everything is individual and needs customized crating, transportation, storing and delivery. It is not just transportation. It is caring for your possessions. Skills and experience matter.

Fastway Worldwide Express offers the following aspects as part of the fine art transportation services.

Professional packing of Paintings and sculptures. Packing in custom made reusable cartons and plywood boxes. Multiple destinations moving for exhibitions and showcasing. Assistance in unpacking, setting up and repacking. Full Time support during exhibitions. Storage in transit. Arranging Indian or international insurance. Assisting in international moving and customs formalities.

Fastway Worldwide Express looks forward to enabling fine art moving to discerning customers.

Domestic Pet Moving Express

Fastway Worldwide Express understands the concerns of pet owners. A pet is not just an animal. It has heart strings attached to the human owner. Yet, while transporting a pet it should meet applicable government regulations and come within the scope of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The transportation process shall come within the ambit of International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Live Animal Regulation Manual for acceptance, care, handling and container requirements. Care is taken to follow all concerned regulations in force from time to time in various countries and federations. For example, when the transportation of the pet is to the United States of America, Fastway Worldwide Express adheres to the rules of Animal, Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This ensures your pet a safe, comfortable and a stress free journey. Fastway Worldwide Express is concerned with the pet as well as the pet owner and strives to make it least stressful to both. At Fastway Worldwide Express specialists assist the pet owners in procedures and paperwork related to pet transportation. All clarifications are given on the spot and the journey made hassle free whether moving independent of the pet or with the pet.

Fastway Worldwide Express offers the following aspects as part of the pet transportation services.

Manufacturing or arranging kennels as per IATA regulations for safe pet transportation. Arranging all necessary veterinary health examinations. Obtaining quarantine approvals from government authorities. Preparing all customs and airline documentation for pet shipping. Arranging pet boarding and pet grooming either at origin or destination. Providing useful tips to pet owners on how to prepare their pet for transit. Coordinating with airlines and booking the pet on the best available route. Selecting and coordinating with our specialist prearranged pet transport companies at destination to arrange pickup of pet at destination. Door to door pet transport.

Full time support during pet transport. Ensuring VIP pet transport services.

Fastway Worldwide Express looks forward to discuss your needs and ensure a safe and stress free transport for your pets.

DOmastic service
Domestic Priority 1030 A guaranteed door-to-door time-definite delivery of shipments by air the next possible business day by 10:30 hours, targeted at time-critical business-tobusiness needs. This service comes with a money back guarantee. Click here for more information. Domestic Priority 1200 A guaranteed door-to-door time definite delivery of shipments by air the next possible business day by 12:00 hours, targeted at time-critical business-tobusiness needs. This service comes with a money back guarantee.Click here for more information. Domestic Priority The fastest, most reliable, door-to-door day-definite delivery service across India for documents and small shipments under 32 kgs per package. The special benefits of this service are: Delivery across Blue Dart Country in India Click on Location Finder to search for the delivery locations you require, or Contact Blue Dart. Free pick-up from your location Contact Blue Dart to organize a pick-up. Real-time Tracking through the net, providing you with information on your shipments from pick-up to delivery. You may also Contact Blue Dart for information on the status of your consignments. Regulatory Clearances for all States in India taken care of by our team of specialists, to resolve your regulatory requirements. Check Regulatory to confirm details of the paperwork required to clear your shipments, or Contact Blue Dart. Free Computerized Proof of Delivery On demand, confirming the date and time of delivery as well as the name of the person receiving the consignment. You may use Tracking for viewing your Proof of Delivery, or Contact Blue Dart. Domestic Priority provides a 'Next Day' delivery service to most locations in India. Click on Transit Time Finder for more information. Price Finder will provide you with the applicable tariff. Our services are subject to our Terms and Conditions of Domestic Carriage - Domestic Priority, and the liability terms incorporated therein. Please read these carefully before you avail of our services Security regulations do not permit carriage of certain items on the Domestic Priority mode.

Click on Restricted Commodities-Domestic Priority and Dangerous Goods prohibited on Blue Dart for information on these items or Contact Blue Dart for assistance. For any further assistance with your Domestic Priority consignment Contact Blue Dart.

Dart Apex 1200 A guaranteed door-to-door time-definite delivery of commercial shipments by Air that require regulatory clearances and specialized handling on the next possible business day by 12:00hrs, targeted at time-critical business-to-business needs. Available from select cities to select cities, this service comes with a money back guarantee. Click here for more information.

Dart Apex Dart Apex is a door-to-door day-definite delivery service within India for shipments weighing 10kgs. and above. It is the fastest, most efficient delivery solution for your commercial shipments that are timebound and are required to undergo regulatory clearances, or require special handling. Dart Apex offers you an economical option of an Airport-to-Door service from the major airports of Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad to all the Dart Apex locations serviced. You may book space for your shipments through our Customer Service and deliver your shipments to our Blue Dart Aviation Office at the related airport. Dart Apex also offers you a further economical option of a Doorto-Airport service. You may book your shipments at any of our locations serviced for this product to any of the major airports mentioned above. Your Consignee would be required to collect the shipment from the Blue Dart Aviation office at the concerned airport. Dart Apex offers the following features and benefits:

Wide Market Reach Click on Location Finder for the locations serviced by Dart Apex, or Contact Blue Dart. DOD (Demand Draft on Delivery) The invoice value of the shipment booked by you will be collected from the consignee in the form of a demand draft at the time of the delivery. The demand draft collected from the consignee will be returned back to you to complete the transaction. FOD (Freight on Delivery) The freight of the shipment will be collected from the consignee at the time of delivery. FOV (Freight on Value) - Insurance Arrangement Blue Dart Express (BDE) can facilitate arrangements to insure your goods through an insurance company. In an eventuality of the shipment being damaged or lost while in BDE custody, BDE would assist you in the claim process and ensure the claim is settled in the minimum possible time after shipper/consignee handover required documents to the insurance company. Single-window Clearance Shipments are picked-up from your location, transported to their destination, processed through the regulatory channels and delivered to the consignee. Click on Contact Blue Dart to organise a pick-up, and check Regulatory for the regulatory requirements to clear your shipment, or Contact Blue Dart for further information. Real-time Information On the status of your shipment at all stages of transportation, through our advanced tracking system. You may Track your shipment through the net, or Contact Blue Dart. Time-Definite Delivery Click on Transit Time Finder to confirm the delivery time for your shipment, or Contact Blue Dart. Free Proof of Delivery on Demand You may use Tracking, or Contact Blue Dart for information on date and time of delivery as well as name of recipient. You can also view, download and print copies of Proof Of Deliveries and Delivery challans of Dart Apex shipments

Speed Backed by our air network night operations focused on carriage on freight, shipments are uplifted the same night for early morning deliveries at major metros. Flexibility Dart Apex offers options of Airport-to-Door and Door-toAirport delivery services, apart from a Door-to-Door service.

Economical Dart Apex offers a cost-effective logistics solution with timebound deliveries that provide cost-savings in warehousing and inventory. Price Finder will provide you with the applicable tariff for your shipment.

Dart Surfaceline Our services are subject to our Terms and Conditions of Domestic Carriage - Dart Surfaceline, and the liability terms incorporated therein. Please read these carefully before you avail of our services. Dart Surfaceline is an economical, door-to-door, ground distribution service to over 36,669 locations in India for shipments weighing 10 kgs and above. It offers a cost-effective logistics option for your less time-sensitive shipments, with the following value-added features and benefits: Time-bound Delivery A fleet of vehicles run to pre-determined schedules to provide committed delivery. Click on Transit Time Finder for information on delivery time, or Contact Blue Dart. The transit times shown are indicative. The Transit time can change due to monsoon conditions and other force majeure events.

DOD (Demand Draft on Delivery) The invoice value of the shipment booked by you will be collected from the consignee in the form of a demand draft at the time of the delivery. The demand draft collected from the consignee will be returned back to you to complete the transaction. FOD (Freight on Delivery) The freight of the shipment will be collected from the consignee at the time of delivery. FOV (Freight on Value) - Insurance Arrangement Blue Dart Express (BDE) can facilitate arrangements to insure your goods through an insurance company. In an eventuality of the shipment being damaged or lost while in BDE custody, BDE would assist you in the claim process and ensure the claim is settled in the minimum possible time after shipper/consignee handover required documents to the insurance company Track your Shipment Over the net, or Contact Blue Dart to receive information on the status of your shipment. You can also view, download and print copies of Proof Of Deliveries and Delivery challans of Dart Surfaceline shipments Regulatory Clearances Our team of specialists will provide you with the clearance support required to ensure a smooth delivery. Click on Regulatory for details of the paperwork requirements, or Contact Blue Dart for assistance. Pick-up Convenience You may Contact Blue Dart to schedule a pick-up, and your shipment will be picked-up, transported, cleared through regulatory channels and delivered to the consignee, while you are able to receive updated information and proof of delivery on demand. Secure Shipments All the destinations serviced by Dart Surfaceline are supported by our own warehouses, manned by trained professionals to ensure the safety and security of your shipments. Economical Tariff All these benefits are available at charges that support value-pricing. Click on Price Finder for the applicable tariff.

What You Need When Starting Out

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With just a few essentials, you can start your own courier and delivery business in no time. When starting a courier service, concierge service, or other delivery service, there are certainly a few things that you will have to have in order to get off to a good and profitable start. Some of these things are physical, but many are intangible. All are crucial. Without further ado, it is time to take a look at the things that you absolutely must have to get your business started. When it comes to tangible goods, there are a few obvious things that you will need. A car is the key element of a delivery service, and is certainly a necessity. If you will be delivering large parcels or items, a truck may be a good choice for you. When starting, though, you will easily be able to work with what you have by accepting jobs that fit these parameters. Pay careful attention to your insurance, however, as you will need to ensure that your policy covers business use of your vehicle. You will also want to ensure that you have the money needed to cover gas for your first few weeks of work until your clients have paid their invoices.

With the vehicle covered, you will also need a few other basics, such as a cell phone, a clipboard, and a map or GPS system. A GPS system, even if you use the one integrated into many cell phones, is an invaluable tool that can offer directions even while you drive, which saves you both time and overall money. You will also need access to a computer and printer so that you can create invoices, tax records, and other important documents. While owning your own computer is preferred, you can make do simply with access to a computer and printer when you are starting out. In addition to these physical things, there are also some intangible items that are absolutely essential to any starting business. You have to have the free time needed to do the job and to do it properly. If you are planning to make great money without having enough time to do the job, it simply isnt going to work. You also need to have a positive and friendly attitude and approach. You arent going to become a millionaire overnight, but with friendly, quality service you can build a client list quickly. You will also need persistence and the ability to keep going until you reach the level of success you are seeking. This is all that you need to start a great business. While you may run into more needs as your business grows, this is what you really need to start. Dont go overboard with expenses until things are absolutely necessary and you have earned the cashflow to pay for them. If you keep expenses low, you can keep your business profitable.

Couriers Profit Part Time

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There are few businesses that can generate significant cashflow with only a few hours per day. Luckily, courier services are one of the few. Full-Time Income, Part-Time Hours

There are few businesses that can generate significant cashflow with only a few hours per day. Luckily, courier services are one of the few. In talking to many of our fellow couriers over the past month, we came to learn that quite a few of them work their courier businesses part time. While the advantages of running your business full time cannot be overstated, we thought wed share some of the benefits that our part-time colleagues love. More Free Time We were delighted to discover that many of our part-time brethren explore dozens of interesting hobbies and other business opportunities. Some simply love the ability to spend more time with their families. Being a courier allows them to work for just a few hours per day and devote the rest of their time to their passions, be that hobbies, family, or other work. Worthwhile Income Its hard to find a business where you can work three to four hours per day and still pull in several thousand dollars per month. Its not that everyone will achieve that much income, but especially in this economy, work that pays double or triple of minimum wage cant be overlooked. Routine and Structure For many of our fellow couriers, this is a biggie. Having a regular, part-time business provides an excellent anchor around which to plan your day. Some even find that they are more productive in the hours that they are not working their business, just because they had a routine (and an excuse to put on their professional face for the day). If you want to start a business, need more free time, want to generate income efficiently, or simply want a reason to get dressed for the day, starting a courier business may be just your solution. And experiences shows, all you need is a few hours per day.

Recession Presents Unique Opportunities

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The recession provides a unique opportunity for motivated individuals. With so many businesses struggling to keep up, they need the help of couriers and delivery service professionals more than ever. Its fall again, and as the leaves begin turning, its never been a better time to be a courier. Meanwhile, many pundits seem to think that the recession is bottoming out, but that job growth looks grim for a long time. They say it will be a jobless recovery, with few businesses taking on new employees. Obviously businesses are still guarding the bottom line and hesitant to hire on new employees. As businesses continue tightening their belts, however, there remains an immediate opportunity for non-employees. If businesses can no longer turn to their workers to handle simple tasks like picking up mail or dropping off a bank deposit, theyll have to turn to other businesses to get these things done. This is where those who have the courage to take a risk have a great opportunity. By starting a small courier business, you can profit from this situation. The mail is still going to come, the deposits still need to get to the bank. And with fewer employees, these simple tasks get buried under ever-increasing workloads for employees. Businesses love couriers right now. For a fraction of the cost of a new employee, couriers take the burden of small daily errands off of the businesses that they serve. For those ready to take the leap, this opportunity is very real. Most people have everything they need to start fulfilling that need for businesses today. With little more than a car and a cell phone, those with initiative can create immediate positive cash flow to supplement their incomes or support themselves while they find a new start to a career. We want to help you succeed. And while we cant help you with your job hunt, but we can show you how to maximize your efforts and cashflow by taking advantage of a singular opportunity. Besides, wouldnt it be nice to spend some time outside this fall?

The Importance of the Business Plan

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A solid business plan will keep you focused and on track, and help you identify potential niches and areas of specialty. If you look at all of the epic battles of history you would note one repetitive fact the winning generals or leaders had decisive battle plans, and even secondary plans, in place long before the day of battle. This sort of consideration is the reason that last-minute adjustments were possible, and why they could yield results. When you are thinking about starting a business of any kind you must make the same sort of exhaustive examination of the field of battle in order to formulate the plans that will help you obtain your goals. For example, unless you assess the viability of the market in the area in which you intend to actually conduct business you will be unable to say with any kind of knowledge or authority whether or not there is interest in your products or services. Additionally, if you dont consider such things as operating costs at periods of six, twelve, and even twenty-four months into the future you might be surprised at how quickly your resources dry up. Even with a business with start up costs as modest as those in the courier industry, this is a vital consideration. A business plan starts with a simple expression of the goals of the business owner or partners. If you cannot express in only a few short sentences the things that the business will do or make then you must pour a lot of effort into gaining a clearer understanding of the main focus. After that, a business plan will create a sort of road map that will allow all of the participants to know where they are going, what they are doing, and what the anticipated outcomes will be.

In the event of some sort of problem or hurtle, the business plan would be able to provide alternative answers. For example, the business plan that included a lot of market research would have identified a list of potential clients. It would also have secondary lists too, and these can be put to use if the primary group is not responsive enough to reach pre-set goals.

Insurance & Bonding, Part 1: Courier Insurance

5 We get a ton of questions asking us about insurance and bonding in the courier business, so were going to address those questions in a two-part insurance overview. First up, courier insurance. What is courier insurance and why do I need it? Anyone who delivers products or packages for a fee is going to require some form of courier insurance. This is true of massive companies shipping good all around the world as much as it is for the self-employed courier driving documents around a rural area.

Courier insurance protects against theft, loss, and damage to property in the care of the courier. If you are someone who uses your delivery van to bring bundles of newspapers and containers of magazines to dozens of convenience stores in the area, you will need this insurance. If you are a courier transporting legal and financial documents through the streets of a big city, you too will want to have some of this insurance as well. What courier insurance will do is prevent you from being held personally liable if the materials you are carrying and delivering are damaged or stolen during transit. They wont protect the vehicle or the individual, they will only protect the value of the materials being delivered.

Fortunately, a courier service owner will be able to select from a range of policies. For instance, if the courier service is owned and operated by a single person with a single vehicle, and the materials that they frequently transport are not costly or highly valuable then the price of the policy will be quite low. If, on the other hand, the courier service regularly transports things like expensive electronics, controlled substances, or valuable goods, then the policy is going to reflect the risks of the work. It is important to also understand that subcontractors and employees will require coverage too. If a courier service is experiencing some sort of surge in business, which can occur often around the holidays, they might use a few part-time subcontractors. During such a period they will need to be listed on the vehicle policy, but they will also have to appear in the courier insurance coverage too. How do I get a policy? Courier insurance policies are generally inexpensive. The simplest way to get a policy is to call your insurance agent and discuss with them what you need. They can help tailor a policy specifically to your needs. In our next segment, well continue with a look at bonding, another area we get many questions about.

How to Achieve Explosive Startup Growth

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"Unless you spend the vast majority of your money on advertising (not a good idea!), you are going to get most of your clients by hitting the streets, knocking on doors, making phone calls and building your network of contacts." Many people assume that starting a business means working 16-24 hours a day for the first few years. While some people take this approach (and even think it helps!), it is not necessary. In fact, it might actually be counter-productive. One of our readers, Tony D., raised the question about startup hours, and my response to him turned into a treatise on the basic steps to starting a courier and delivery service business and designing that business to fit your lifestyle goals. After all, what fun is starting your own business if you cant work decent hours and get eight hours of sleep a night? Tony D. wrote: What about my hours, can I make a profit if I dont operate 24hrs a day like the big guys? I mean I have to get some sleep in sometime, At least until I can hire additional help. Here is my rather lengthy reply: Hi Tony, No, you dont have to work 24 hours per day like the big guys to make a profit. In fact, I would think that you would kill your profit if you try to do that and more importantly, you would have no life. I started my courier service 20 years ago and can say that I have maybe received one phone call late at night for somebody who wanted a delivery. It just doesnt happen that often.

My hours are a little longer than typical business hours. I generally work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. But this is not constant driving. I have breaks in there. For many years I did all of the driving by myself, and even then it was generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. normal-business-hour driving. And these days, I have drivers to help with deliveries, so I drive even less. Of course, I dont live in a major metropolis. Maybe if you are operating out of NYC or LA then all-night delivery may be a profitable niche. For the vast majority of courier service owners, however, you would go out of business trying to be open 24 hours a day, because you would never, ever get any phone calls.

What Your Ideal Clients Look Like

Out of all of my clients, 99.9 percent are businesses that are on a set schedule. Rarely do I ever get calls out of the blue from someone who needs a delivery that day. Rarely do I ever get calls from someone needing a one-time delivery. I have intentionally created my business this way. I dont advertise for express delivery or same-day delivery and definitely dont offer 24 hour per day delivery. I only do scheduled deliveries because that is where the demand is and that is where the money is, at least in my part of the country. When I started my delivery service, I figured most of my business would be from people needing deliveries immediately or within a couple of hours. It just didnt work out that way. The clients that I found wanted someone to pick up their mail at the post office at the same time every day, they needed inter-office deliveries every day at the same time, multiple times per day, or a pharmacy wanted me to deliver its medications every day at the same time. These types of scenarios are what you are more likely to encounter. And frankly, these are the clients that you want. Maybe four or five times a year I get a phone call for a one-time delivery, and I usually refuse to do it. One-time deliveries screw up my delivery schedule, and theres no money in them. You do the delivery and thats it, they may or may not ever call you again. What you want are clients that use you on a regular schedule that way you can organize very efficient routes and maximize your income, while minimizing driving and expenses. I have my schedules so tightly packed that one random delivery is just not worth throwing off the schedule and having to deal with invoicing one delivery and then making sure the client pays me. It may be worth it as a new owner to take anything you can get, but once youre established, you wont want to waste your time with these non-scheduled deliveries. Your delivery schedules, for the most part, are going to be regular business hours because you will most likely be delivering things from one business to another business, during the hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

How to Find Your Ideal Clients

The other thing I want you to realize is you are not going to get a lot of phone calls, maybe just four or five A YEAR. Unless you spend the vast majority of your money on advertising (not a good idea!), you are going to get most of your clients by hitting the streets, knocking on doors, making phone calls and building your network of contacts. The overwhelming majority of my clients had never used a courier service before and had never even thought about using a courier service until I came to talk to them about what a courier service does and how we can help them in their business. What this means is most of my clients never would have called me or any other courier service because they didnt even know they had a need for a courier / delivery service. This is an industry built on relationships. People dont just pick up a phone and call a random courier service. You are going to have to make contact with your first potential clients and educate them. Once you get some clients set up, then referrals from existing clients will be your best source of new clients. The fastest way to get started is to subcontract work with other couriers in your area, then check out our list of Businesses Most Likely to Use a Courier Service (in Zero to Sixty Documents Kit) and call these types of businesses first. Also, join your local Chamber of Commerce and network with other local business people. You will soon be growing a list of contacts that will refer business to you. Again, let me warn you: If you think that advertising in the yellow pages and the newspaper, putting up flyers, and setting up a website will make the phone start ringing off the hook, think again. That strategy will not work and you will be out of business before you even get started. This is absolutely the worst thing you can do! Dont even think about it! Why? Your first clients are going to come from active prospecting, not from advertising. Prospecting is getting on the phone, going door-to-door, and finding your future clients. Advertising is getting them to come to you. Prospecting is the fastest way to get new clients advertising is the slowest. I know this is probably disappointing news. The last thing most people want to do is to buy a suit and start knocking on doors, but that is the key to startup success.

When I started, sales was absolutely the last thing I wanted to do. I am not the salesman type. I didnt like asking for the sale and was frankly not comfortable even making the phone call to set up an appointment. And not comfortable is an understatement. I was pretty much in full-blown panic attack at the idea of contacting clients and talking to them about my business and then trying to close the deal, but I did it. I did it because I was totally committed to making this thing work. There was no way I was going back to the cubicle life. I was going to make this work if it killed me. That is the attitude you must have, not only with the courier business, but starting any business or any new endeavor in your life. You must not do anything half way. You must be totally dedicated and determined to succeed. That does not mean you will sell every client you talk to or that everything you try will work out. Expect to get far more rejections than not, but remember that it doesnt really matter, it is all a matter of numbers. If you sign only one out of 50 clients, then all you need to do is approach 500 potential businesses to have 10 clients. And remember, each active client you have is a future source of many referrals and much future business. So you wont have to go door-to-door forever. But if you dont, it will mean a long, slow startup for your business. Its all in the numbers. You must keep trying, you must keep making mistakes. Think of each mistake or each rejection as a rung on the ladder to success. We learn through trying and falling and getting up and trying again, just like learning to ride a bike! If you persevere you cannot fail.

How to Determine What To Charge

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Determining what to charge is one of the most important steps you will take as you begin your courier service. Luckily, several strategies that you can employ will ensure your competitiveness. The one question we get more than all the others combined is: How do I figure out what to charge for delivery services? The answer is that much of your pricing depends on the answers to several questions:

Where are you? Prices in Kansas are going to be much lower than New York City. How much competition do you have and what are they charging? What are you delivering? Is it an envelope or a big screen TV? Is this a one time delivery or a repeating scheduled delivery? Is the delivery local or out of town? How much is your overhead? Do you have an expensive office or do you work by yourself out of your house? How much profit do you want to make? How much does it cost to operate your vehicle? how much is your insurance? What is the current price of fuel in your area?

These are just some of the many variables to consider when you are figuring out your rates. What you charge will be tailored to the very specific requirements of each and every client. I have owned my courier service for over 20 years and every one of my clients is charged a different fee because their delivery needs are unique and diverse. I have clients who pay me less than $100 per month and I have clients who pay me more than $10,000 every month. The client who pays me $100/month is charged a much higher per delivery charge than my $10,000 per month client (who is charged one of my lowest per delivery charges). While it would be nice if there were standard rates that were competitive everywhere, these variables will affect the pricing in your area. Luckily, there are several simple strategies for figuring out what you should charge your clients. Strategy One: Determine Competitors Rates Find out what other courier and delivery services in your area are charging. If you charge more than the going rate, you will probably not get many clients. If you charge less than the market rate, at best you are leaving money on the table. At worst, you may go out of business because your profit margins will be too thin. The most important factor is what are people in your area used to and willing to pay for delivery services. In other words, you need to determine the market price for your services in your area. Strategy Two: Determine What You Want To Make

Set a target revenue goal and then work backwards. If I want to make $60 per hour, then that means each minute of my time is worth $1.00. So, if a delivery takes me 10 minutes, Ill charge $10. If a delivery takes me 25 minutes, Ill charge $25 for that delivery. This strategy can provide an easy way to provide quotes, but its only effective so long as the prices you are quoting are still competitive in your area. So, Strategy Two must be used in conjunction with Strategy One. Also, it should be pointed out that you should be sure to factor your expenses into your target income goal. Even if I am earning $60 per hour, Im going to have to subtract my expenses from that income. Strategy Three: Survey Your Target Market Similar to Strategy One, Strategy Three involves actually asking prospective clients what they are paying, what they are willing to pay, and, essentially, how much your services are worth to them. Now, rather than simply asking them How much do you want to pay me? which is not likely to provide you with useful information, you can instead ask questions to ascertain the amount of convenience that you will be providing to them. Simply put, you can ask them how many employees they have, who generally makes the deliveries, where the deliveries are going, what time of day their deliveries go, etc. Gathering this type of information should give you clues to how much you can charge.