Entrepreneur Shares His Insight / Delivery Business Owner

We speak with many of our DeliveryMark clients.  They deliver a wide variety of “items” (paperwork, freight, food, livestock, etc.) and they have unique stories of how they started and run their delivery businesses.

Recently we spoke with a DeliveryMark client who, 12 months ago, started a delivery business. It wasn’t his first business. He has many years of experience running businesses he’s owned, as well as working for other people.

He’s came across as energetic and enthusiastic. He expressed the pluses and minuses of being a business-owner versus working for someone else. 

The one point that kept being expressed is - when you own your own business, everything is your responsibility…  it is your business… you reap the rewards…  AND No one can take it from you! 

You don’t come in Monday morning and have a boss tell you you’re out of a job.  You don’t find out the company has been sold and you’re out of a job.  Etc…

It's hard work but it's rewarding. You may succeed or you may fail but no one can take it from you!

It sounded like his mantra. He said it at least 5 times! He had a good point.

... So he started a delivery business and it's been growing every month!

As with all our DeliveryMark clients, we will check in with him in a few months.

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Retail Store Takes Control of their Deliveries and Customers

Yesterday we spoke with a recent DeliveryMark registrant and user.  She’s a florist and had read our post called “Deliveries. Your Business. Your Brand.”    She (“Sue”) immediately signed up for DeliveryMark. (She had previously used an outside service for her deliveries.)

Sue and two employees work in the shop. She made it sound like it was a busy shop.  She registered for DeliveryMark and downloaded the app onto her cell phone.  She played with it and got familiar with it.  She personally made the first delivery that day. 

She found it was easy to use the app. Sue felt comfortable that her people would immediately understand how to use the app and have no problems making deliveries.  She had them download the DeliveryMark app.

After a few days Sue left the outside service and had her employees start handling all local deliveries.

She likes the idea of “her people” interacting with customers.  They always give out a business card (magnet) to the people.  She emphasized to her people to be personable and polite to the customers. She feels good about this change and feels it will be good for her business.

She thanked us for our support. We thanked her for sharing her story!

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Adding deliveries is easy.

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Download the DeliveryMark Delivery App.

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About DeliveryMark: Couriers, Messengers, Truckers, Hotshots, Driveaways, Brokers, Retailers,Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and anyone delivery anything can use the DeliveryMark Delivery App.

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Note: As with any changes in your business, please consult your attorney, insurance provider, and/or other business advisers to ensure you know the legalities and liabilities associated with the changes.

Proof-Of-Delivery Document proves his driver did not cause damage

A happy DeliveryMark Delivery App client sent us this email.  He quickly resolved an issue by presenting the Proof-Of-Delivery Document to the client, to prove his driver did not damage the delivery.

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Dave -

I saw the email you posted from the company that used your proof of delivery to help them get paid.

We had a similar but different situation with a client.  We picked up some boxes for a delivery and one of them was damaged.  At pickup, our driver took a photo of it and made a comment using the app.

The manager at the destination called and questioned us about that one particular box.  We sent him a copy of the epod and he immediately dropped the matter.

I wish we had started using it sooner because we’ve had other similar instances of customers questioning damages on our deliveries.

I thought you’d like to hear some good news!  

Thanks!

[ Name withheld ]

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Note: The previous post he is referencing can be found at https://truckerscouriersandmakingdeliveries.blogspot.com/2018/01/courier-delivery-company-used.html

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Some of our recent #Instagram posts for #DeliveryMark ...

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• Snow, Rain, Shine, Cold, Heat … regardless of the weather… that paperwork has to get there! No excuses!
• Are you a broker? Are you a dispatcher? Do you work with owner operators, hotshot truckers, and/or independent operators? 
• If not for movers, couriers, relocators, truckers, messengers,… the boxes of papers, documents, books, records, supplies, etc… would never get to where they need to be. Their promptness and reliability ensure boxes do not pile up in our offices and businesses
• No Excuses!!! #Couriers#delivering documents regardless of #snow or any other #winter #weatherobstacles that get thrown their way. That’s the best way to keep our clients / customers happy and loyal.
• #Couriers #delivering#construction #architecture #drawings are taking place everyday. #Architects rely on couriers, #bikemessengers, and other #delivery people to get their plans to their #clients

• And a #YouTube video

Cool youtube video about being a bike messenger.

#Cool #youtube #video about being a #bike #messenger.   

#Couriers, #bikemessengers, #truckers, #owner #operators, #hotshots, #shippers, #brokers, #retailers, #wholesalers, and #manufacturers use the #DeliveryMark #Delivery App.

The DeliveryMark App allows you to create #deliveries / #orders / #loads, collect #signatures, take #photos, and create a #proof of delivery document.  The App is easy to use and costs less than the #price of today's #lunch.

Visit DeliveryMark.com today and download the DeliveryMark Delivery App.

Part-Time Odd-Job, Delivery Person Starting Courier Business

I met a guy in a parking lot as I was looking as his Chevy Van.   I was just walking around it and he asked what I was doing.  I told him I appreciate old vehicles.

We struck up a conversation.   He worked as a custodian in a local school and, on the weekend, did odd-jobs, made deliveries, and was a handy man.  He needed to make additional money to try to pay for his kid’s college education.

His liked the delivery, courier business.  He was planning on focusing on the courier business, and, if it all works out, he hoped to be making some “real money” in 12-18 months from now.

• He had made a good number of contacts who were willing to give him a shot.   
• He likes dealing with people, and comes across sincere and friendly. (I’ll vouch for that. After just a few minutes, I felt very comfortable speaking with him.) 
• He had the truck and the proper insurance.  He knows the area.
• He was in the process of completing the required local town / municipality / county / state documents to start the business.

He was ready.  He was enthused and seemed passionate about it. He seemed to have the entrepreneurial spirit!

I gave him a quick DeliveryMark demo on the spot.  He immediately understood how to use it and how it would be a perfect for the business.  He immediately registered!

It doesn’t take much to get started.   Go For It!

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Offer Local Deliveries from your Retail Business

Retailing is more competitive than ever.  Offering deliveries may be something that can give you an edge on your competition.

It’s not difficult to offer.  Think about these points:

• How will you accept orders for delivery?  Allow phone calls?  From your website?
• How will you accept payments?   Do you have a merchant account that will allow you to accept payment over the phone?  Do you want to sign up for a service such as Square, and have the delivery person charge the recipient’s credit card upon delivery?  (For Square they will need an IOS or Android device with data capabilities?  Will you, the owner, provide the delivery person with this device?)
• Who will make the deliveries? Do you have a responsible employee with a clean driving record? 
• Does the size of your product require a large car, SUV, or van? Can they use your, the owner’s car or truck?  Does your insurance cover using the vehicle for commercial purposes?
• Is your product perishable?  Do you need to have method of keeping it cool? Refrigerated? Think about the details of your products.  Is it fragile? Etc.

Play it safe and check with your insurance company before offering deliveries.  Better safe than sorry. (Please note the above list is Not exhaustive.  You may also want to check with your attorney.)

We also suggest having your delivery person use the DeliveryMark Delivery App. 

The DeliveryMark Delivery App allows you to assign the delivery with details to your driver. It allows you to collect signatures (optional), take photos (optional), add comments (optional), and create a proof of delivery document.  It also allows you to track the location of the driver.

The app is easy to use and is inexpensive.  We say it costs less than the price of today’s lunch.

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So think about how “do-able” it is to add local deliveries to your business.  Think about it.  And remember to make sure to visit DeliveryMark.com and download the DeliveryMark Delivery App.

You Need Proof Of Delivery That You Didn't Damage Those Boxes

You work so hard running your business…

The #delivery and #transportation industry is competitive.  You need to be #competitive with your #pricing. You keep close track of your finances and expenses.  You work hard acquiring and keeping clients.

You also need to have technology to run efficiently and look professional to your clients.

Your technology also protects you from problems.

Having A Delivery App that will generate a Proof of Delivery Document could be critical to your business.  "Things Happen". 

The photo below is an example of the DeliveryMark Delivery App protecting you. A driver had picked up boxes of tiles.  Two of the Twenty boxes were damaged.  The driver took photos of the boxes when he picked up the delivery.   As a result, he eliminated a potential problem, and potential accusations that he had damaged the boxes when he arrived at the destination. Not that anything would have happened... but you never know.   And the DeliveryMark Delivery App is very easy to use, and inexpensive so... why not?!

Visit DeliveryMark.com and download the best Delivery App. 

Yes the boxes were damaged when I had picked them up. 

Pickup Truck Hauling Garbage Rubbish Trash Wood Pipes from a Construction Site

#Pickup #Truck #Hauling #Garbage #Rubbish #trash  #wood #pipes from a #construction site. #Truckers are #transporting what we need AND what we do NOT want around!

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#Prove It – Use The DeliveryMark Delivery App to generate your #Proof of Delivery #POD Documentation

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#Transportation and #Delivery #companies use The DeliveryMark Delivery App  to track deliveries, capture signatures, take photos, create proof of delivery documents and more.#GoPaperless #paperless * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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More than 19.1 million packages and documents delivered per day

According to a UPS Fact Sheet from 2016 , UPS Globally delivered 19.1 million packages and documents per day.  That amounts to 4.9 Billion  packages and documents per year.  ( http://bit.ly/2gyduFF )

And that’s just UPS! Add in Federal Express, USPS, and others, it may be ten times that amount.

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Deliveries and Transporting of Anything-and-Everything will continue to grow. 

More and more consumers are getting used to deliveries of food, liquor, clothing, books, cars, medicine / prescriptions, pet food, paper, computer products, cosmetics, flowers, perfumes, art, … Anything!

So “Who” is ordering is expanding and “What” these people are purchasing is expanding.  And as our population increases and ages, even more deliveries will take place!

And it’s not just Wal-Mart Stores, The Kroger Co., Costco, The Home Depot, CVS Caremark, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Amazon.com, Target,  Lowe's Companies, Albertsons Companies, Royal Ahold Delhaize USA, McDonald's, Best Buy, Publix Super Markets, Rite Aid, and other large retailers who will be making deliveries.

The small and mid-sized “mom and pop” stores in your neighborhood will start making deliveries;   John’s Butcher Shop. Uncle Billy’s Pharmacy. J & J Liquor Store. Every store will start offering delivery service or, and it’s just a matter of time, they will no longer be in business. 

Retailers offering a Delivery-Option will be standard operating procedure for all businesses.  And that means there is a tremendous and growing opportunities to start delivery and courier businesses.

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So why not start a courier or delivery business? 

There’s not a lot of overhead to get started.  There are local rules and laws in your municipality / area / city / village.  Much of this information can be found online. Google it. You would probably want to call your city hall and a local attorney. (That is your decision.)

We would like you to use the DeliveryMark Delivery App.  

DeliveryMark - Best Delivery App can be use for any type of delivery. It allows you to create orders, collect signatures, take photos, create a proof-of-delivery document, and more. DeliveryMark is easy to use and the proof-of-delivery document that it creates, it great for presenting to your clients.   It’s also very inexpensive… we like to say it costs less than the price of today’s lunch.

So while you are planning your courier / delivery business, visit DeliveyMark.com.  

Best of luck with your business.

The DeliveryMark Team

Trucking, Transportation, Delivery Photos and Images

Here are a few of our favorite Trucking, Transportation, Delivery Photos and Images.  You can find more on our Instagram (deliverymark) and Pinterest (DeliveryMark, DeliveryMarkNow) areas. 

The DeliveryMark Team works with Carriers, Truckers, Drive-Aways, HotShots, Fleets, Brokers, Freight Forwarders and anyone transporting and making deliveries. We also work with Retail, Wholesale, and Manufacturing businesses.

 
Keep sending us your photos!  We appreciate your business. 

The DeliveryMark Team

#Serious #Trucking and #Delivering taking place on this #October #weekday. The Trucking and #Transportation #Industries keep the #Usa #economy going! Keep making #deliveries!

#Trucker #Hauling a #truck to a #construction site on a #beautiful September morning . 

Trucking keeping the #USA going! #trailer 

#Speed and #Accuracy. Those are key factors for running a successful #delivery #business. (#trucking #messenger #courier #moving #carrier #moving #businesses )

#Congratulations to one of our #Courier Clients who just added this #Ford #van to his fleet of #trucks and large #SUVs. Keep it up! Keep sending us photos! We love hearing your stories! #Celebrate #Party #Congrats 

#Crates, #Boxes, #Shipping #Containers, #Bags, #Envelopes, #Trucks, #Trailers, etc… Whatever holds the items you deliver, DeliveryMark will #track and create a #Proof Of Delivery File for you.

#Instagram    #Pinterest

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Delivery Companies Use The DeliveryMark Delivery App to Go Paperless

Couriers, Truckers, Brokers, DriveAways, Hotshots, Expeditors, and Shippers use The DeliveryMark Delivery App to GoPaperless.

Going Paperless is not just saving paper. It allows you to easily store your BOLs.  It allows you to easily email documentation to your clients.  It allows you to immediately find any Proof Of Delivery for your work.

So, rather than saving paper and having folder and piles of paper, use DeliveryMark and Go Paperless.

So if you have a Trucking or Delivery Business in Nevada, or anywhere esle, please visit DeliveryMark.com 

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Running a delivery, courier, driveaway, or trucking business in Nebraska? Use The DeliveryMark Delivery App

Are you running  or starting a delivery, courier, driveaway,  or trucking business in Nebraska? Or elsewhere in the United states?

The DeliveryMark Delivery App is for you.

The DeliveryMark Delivery App allows you to Create Loads / Orders / Deliveries - Track them via GPS - Collect Signatures at the Origin and Destination - Take photographs - Create Proof-Of-Delivery Documents. - And More.

The DeliveryMark Delivery App is easy to use and costs less than the price of today's lunch.

And it's easy to get started. You can have DeliveryMark set up in your business in less than an hour.

Please visit and register on DeliveryMark today! 

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Arizona Businesses: The Best Delivery App for Truckers, Couriers, Hotshots, Fleets, and Anyone Making Deliveries

Create Orders / Deliveries. Track Them. Collect Signatures, Take photos. Create Proof-Of-Delivery Documents. More.

(Costs less than the price of today's lunch)

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