How To Make Money With Your Own Errand Service Business
People are busier than ever and the world around them hasn't changed. Grocerysstill need to be bought, deliveries still need to be made, gifts still need tobe bought, etc. You can take advantage of the needs of these hyper-busy peopleby running an ERRAND SERVICE.
In essence, what you do is run errands for people and get paid for it. Think itsounds like a kid's business? Well, you won't make kid money! If you are in agood sized metropolitan area with steady clients, you can make $15, even $20, anhour!
You won't need much to start off with. You'll, of course, need a reliable caror, better yet, a van. The only real expenses at the start are: business cardsand business stationery; a pager; and postage. Make a list of largebusinesses in your area, ones with large numbers of well-paid executives, suchas banks, headquarters of large manufacturers, etc. You should then compose aletter detailing your services. List as many timesaving services as you canthink of: grocery pickup, dry-cleaning delivery and pickup, post officeerrands, gift-shopping services, food pickup and delivery, etc.
Note: Don't transport people or children unless you have the proper licenses. Also, if you delivery messages, there may be state utility regulations you'llneed to check into. Emphasize to these people how they will BENEFIT from yourservice: more time, less worries, less stress.
Be competitive with your pricing. Call other delivery services in the area andfind out what they charge, whether hourly or by the job. Make your pricescompetitive and your services personal, and you'll get the edge.
Four other good ideas for publicizing your services: advertise in charity eventpublications that are read by executives; get permission to post your businesscard at dry cleaners, grocery stores, bakeries, upscale food stores and delis,etc.; produce press releases about your services showcasing a unique aspect ofyour business, i.e. you specialize in delivering wedding cakes, for example, andget them to all the newspapers and local magazines in the area; and notifysenior citizen organizations about the services you offer.
Hints: Know your way around your area extremely well so you can plan thequickest route to efficiently accomplish all your errands. Be assertive, bothwith potential cli
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