Five ways your small business can benefit from a courier service

When you own a small business, it’s usually the result of pouring your time and energy into something that you have a passion for. If that passion involves making something, chances are you also have to deliver what you’ve made. Some small businesses opt to do this themselves, with staff delivering to the local area. Others rely on the postal service. Naturally, we at A to Z Couriers believe that using a local courier company is the best way to meet your logistical needs. Here’s why:

1. Boost your business

Many entrepreneurs start a business based on doing something they love. Then, as the business grows, they end up spending more and more time managing the company, rather than directly pursuing their passion.

Sound familiar? Then it could be time to engage a courier company. The less time you spend dealing with logistics, the more time you have to focus on what you do best and give your small business a boost.

2. Become more competitive

It can be tough for small businesses to compete, particularly given the presence of so many national and international chains in our local communities. As such, an affordable, professional courier company could just give your business the edge.

Let’s look at a baker as an example. He/she needs to consider what other local bakers are offering in terms of delivery services. If those rival bakers offer deliveries already, then doing so is essential for remaining competitive. If they don’t, the it’s a chance to be the first to deliver and to tap into a marketplace with minimal competition.

3. Cope with peaks and troughs

Many industries have cyclical peaks and troughs. Others can experience downturns at random times. Paying in-house delivery staff to sit around during the troughs can be a painful experience, as can having to let them go until business picks up. A courier company can remove the headache entirely, allowing small businesses to scale their delivery services up and down to meet their changing needs.

4. Expand – fast!

Using a courier company can also allow a small business to expand – fast! With the core staff team focused on creating products, without having to worry about logistics, the business can flourish and expand rapidly. The courier company can swiftly and easily increase the quantity and range of deliveries (as well as the types of delivery services on offer), in line with the company’s expansion.

5. Stay flexible

One of the joys of owning your own business is the ability to be flexible. From the hours you work to the products that you focus on making, you have the freedom to make your own path. However, the downside is that any issues within the business are usually yours alone to deal with. If delivery staff are off sick, you’ll either have disappointed customers or disruption to your day – and possibly both. Appointing a courier company takes his headache away too. If a courier is off sick, you’ll know nothing about it. Arrangements will be sorted out behind the scenes and your deliveries will go ahead without a hitch – and without interrupting your day!

There are plenty more reasons why using a local courier company – with international reach – makes sense. From same day deliveries to overnight parcels to anywhere in the country, a professional courier firm can give your small business the edge, maximising your chances of success.

To find out more about how A to Z Couriers can help, call us on 0208 667 1234 (customers in London and Surrey) or 01689 873 771 (customers in Kent).