Whether you deal in legal documents or lab specimens, you need to get your goods to and from your clients in a safe and timely fashion. Instead of devoting a good chunk of your overhead to leasing, maintaining and insuring a fleet of company delivery cars, consider the services of a local courier. Working with a courier company frees your employees from going out on daily rounds, and frees you from the hassle of managing an in-house delivery operation. Depending on your needs, you can arrange to have bicycle messengers deliver your blueprints, bids, or brochures across the city core, or have refrigerated cargo vans transport your flowers or specialty foods throughout the county. Scheduled service helps regulate your production timetable and costs you much less than on-demand delivery.
Many couriers handle all forms of delivery service, including airfreight at discounted prices.
Once you've established your account, the only work on your employees' part is making a phone call or placing a quick order online. With a competitive number of courier companies serving most metropolitan areas, you can choose the one that best meets your needs. Convenience is one important consideration. A company with online order placement is your best bet for fast service. Good customer service is another.