How Do You Start A Courier Company?
Couriers transport small or large packages such as medical supplies, legal filings and subpoenas, business copies, research documents and bank documents to business professionals such as doctors, real estate agents and lawyers. Unlike the big-name, national delivery services, which operate on set delivery schedules, courier companies pick up and deliver packages within the hour, depending on driver availability. If your community can support it, starting a courier company could prove highly lucrative. According to Entrepreneur.com, you need between $10,000 and $50,000 in start-up capital. Determine the type of goods you will deliver to establish which types of vehicle, equipment and licenses you will need. For example, you will need special equipment to store or secure perishable goods and hazardous materials. If delivering large packages, you will need a van or truck. Contact your city hall to determine which licenses, if any, you need. If operating large-capacity vehicles, you will n
