Professional Document & Package Courier
Provide same-day courier and delivery for business documents and packages
Overview
Professional couriers generate $70,000-$400,000 annually with 50-75% margins.
In 2025, businesses need reliable local delivery faster than standard shipping.
Revenue from per-delivery fees ($15-$60), rush and ASAP delivery premiums ($30-$100), monthly corporate accounts ($400-$2,500), route service, and specialized handling.
Services include same-day document and package delivery, rush and on-demand courier, route service to regular clients, oversized and specialized items, proof of delivery and tracking, and legal and financial document transport.
Successful couriers provide fast reliable service, offer real-time tracking, serve business districts efficiently, provide professional service, and build corporate account routes.
Businesses and professionals as clients.
Marketing through business parks, law firms, financial services, architects and engineers, medical offices, and corporate accounts.
Required Skills
- Time Management
- Professional Communication
- Route Efficiency
- Customer Service
- Reliability
- Technology
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Businesses need local same-day delivery
- Rush delivery premium pricing
- Recurring corporate account business
- Can build efficient routes
- Professional B2B clientele
Cons
- Competition from gig delivery apps
- Traffic and parking challenges
- Vehicle wear and tear
- Time-sensitive deliveries stressful
- Need professional appearance and reliability
How to Get Started
- Get professional vehicle and appearance
- Develop tracking and proof of delivery systems
- Set pricing for regular and rush delivery
- Market to businesses and professionals
- Provide fast reliable courier service
- Build corporate account base
- Offer route service and recurring contracts
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