Our guides
Below are screenshots of our "Become a courier" guide, as you will see it covers everything you are going to need to
know about setting up as a freelance courier. It guides you in step by step format through every part of the process, and includes information
that many manuals leave out. Used as a package with the other guides we provide you with, will not only set you up, but also help you build and
develop your new business.
Fig 1: Contents
One thing that is really misleading on other courier sites is what they predict you can earn, they calculate 60p per mile outbound and 40p per mile inbound, this is total rubbish, 9 times out of 10 unless you are making use of the return network you will not get paid to return to base, would you pay to send a package and then pay for the driver to return empty ?? In the guide you will find all the information you need to pick up business that is returning to your area, this is the only way you are likely to be paid to return to base. Don't get us wrong, earning £250 + per day is feasible but you need to know where and how to pick up extra business !!
Fig 2: Step by Step
We also show you how to obtain work from your competitors, a lot of couriers can't afford to employ full time staff if they only need them 2 or 3 times a week, so they rely on freelance couriers to cover work on their behalf, this is known as subcontracting or subbing. Now we know there is at least one guide that boasts over 1100 courier company contacts, but when you think of how many owner drivers there are this equals about 5 contacts an area, you can obtain this information FREE by using Yell.com so why pay for it ??
Fig 3: Example Documents
We also include the documentation that you are going to need to run your business, this includes, examples of invoices, POD's (proof of delivery), receipts, customer letters and Terms and Conditions of carriage, you can download these and add your own company details. We also give you tips on booking information and presentation as well as where to find tax and financial advice, to help you set up and develop your new business. You will be able to access and download all our guides instantly.