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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by Kenturkey048(m): 7:51am On Sep 05, 2019
post=81933567:
See as the thread is dry.
And some pessimistic animals will be crying that they don't have work to do.
You will see them on politics thread abusing the president of everyone in their family that they are suffering.
Now they see a business thread that will benefit their miserable lives, they skipped over to where they can carry out their tribalistic lifestyle and hatred for their country.
Lazy tins!

Good job OP.
Thank you Hitng!
God when will this old man have sense??

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by DenreleDave(m): 7:54am On Sep 05, 2019
simple250:



No space from my end here bro I'm just managing my 2rides plus myself making 3riders .allot of courier are looking for riders that is if you know how to drive bike it's an edge



Chai Able God shower ur blessing on me ooo.... Honestly I no fit ride bike..... I fear that thing with two tyre.... Chai, can I operate on foot? I can be very quick on foot too?

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by Gbengais(m): 7:55am On Sep 05, 2019
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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by gafaardy(m): 8:01am On Sep 05, 2019
Informative!
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by iHart(m): 8:57am On Sep 05, 2019
icedbreez:


Not only u bro. I had even go as far as registering a courier company with CAC, (dropOff) create a logo, design website (dropoff.com.ng) open company bank details and suddenly lose interest.

I got the passion working in the courier industry abroad so even have some experience and i know for sure its a good business..... When i think of the man hours i put in reading, doing research and studying the market I hope I go back to it someday and not let it all go to waste undecided


This happens in every business. You have not gotten the eureka point. I think there is one big puzzle you are yet to crack, if you do, your business will take off and you will have the deep innermost conviction that you will make it. It happened to me. I spent close to two years to set up everything for my business then I lost interest because there was a puzzle about the business I couldn't solve. One day, why trying to run the process again, I made a mistake. That mistake turned out to be the solution to my big puzzle. That night I also died out of happiness.

I encourage you not to give up. You can also share your challenges let's brainstorm over it. That your business, I am interested.

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by sawdi: 9:11am On Sep 05, 2019
simple250:



No space from my end here bro I'm just managing my 2rides plus myself making 3riders .allot of courier are looking for riders that is if you know how to drive bike it's an edge

Hey bro. I intend starting this business. Need your advice
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by kakaG: 9:20am On Sep 05, 2019
deybholar:
I need a dispatch rider for my delivery business please call 08057999273

Me also: 08059617012
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by foolbuster: 9:21am On Sep 05, 2019
hitng:
[img]https://1.bp..com/-9r9svYD4yHI/XXBS9-aufAI/AAAAAAAADu0/i9dNBlLRWgoRdUe7PmEsHjFogYn4GwUxQCLcBGAs/s1600/delivery-business-hitng_info.png[/img]

No matter what the economy looks like at any given moment, people in Nigeria will always require delivery services. Whether it’s delivering goods from online stores to the buyers, transferring parcels between businesses, or doing any other courier jobs, right now, delivery is a fantastic business opportunity. Here is how to start a courier delivery business in Nigeria!

1. Think About The Specifics
Delivery businesses can have numerous differences, from the scale to the delivery mode. Think about the specifics of your future courier business. For example, is your courier going to drive a car, ride a bike, or transport the cargo on foot? Are you only going to work with other businesses or provide your services to individuals? Your answers to these questions will largely influence the configuration of your business.

In general, it is best to start your delivery business on a small, local scale. First, you won’t need a huge startup capital when you start small. Second, you will have less competition. Third, you will have a smaller chance of your new business failing and bringing you huge losses.

2. Investigate The Market
Once you have chosen the approximate scale of your business that fits your own possibilities, it is time to find out who are the potential clients of your services. Walk around the area on foot or study it on local maps to spot anyone who may need delivery services.

The most frequent clients of delivery services are online stores, grocery stores, restaurants and fast food joints, florists, pharmacists, banks, and gift shops. Contact their managers and ask whether they would be interested in affordable and high-quality delivery services.

3. Create A Business Plan
There is no chance for a new business to be viable without a solid business plan to support it. Your business plan should contain detailed information on every aspect of your enterprise, from the study of the competitors to the potential challenges. If you don’t think you can write a good business plan, you can hire a professional business plan writer.

4. Get A Startup Capital
Courier delivery is not the most capital-intensive type of business to start in Nigeria, but it still requires you to have an initial amount of money for a smooth launch. On average, you will need about ₦300,000 if you are planning to do the deliveries by bike.
You can get away with an even smaller startup capital if you will carry the goods on foot. Your startup capital will be spent on mobile phones, a computer with internet access, as well as promotional materials for the business.

5. Choose A Name And Design
The name of your business is very important for its potential, and the design can have a big influence on the success of the venture. The name should be informative and tell the customers about its purpose, while the design of the logo and promotional materials should be attractive and memorable.

6. Market Your Business
You don’t need to be a business expert to understand that in 2019, a new business cannot survive without proper marketing. In addition to visiting the offices of your potential customers and making outgoing phone calls, you also need to make it easier for the customers to find your business. You will need to advertise your services online, including social media and classified ads. You can also hand out flyers and use visual advertisements in the streets.

7. Choose Competitive Prices
One of the final steps in launching a delivery business is setting the prices for your services. You want the prices to be competitive enough to give you some leverage, but not too low, as you don’t want to sustain losses. You can choose prices that are similar to the average prices in your market, but hold frequent promotions and discounts to attract more customers.

https://www.hitng.info/2019/09/how-to-start-deliverycourier-business.html


You people should stop posting nonsense. Alm in the mad rush for traffic. You canot run a Courier business in nigeria without a license from the courier regulatory department of nipost and it costs 2 million minimun to be renewed with 350k anually. Any courier business you are ooerating without a licence is illegal.

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by LovesonBlezz(m): 9:40am On Sep 05, 2019
deybholar:
I need a dispatch rider for my delivery business please call 08057999273

I can help deliver your goods/orders in uyo and around the state.
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by nams77: 9:49am On Sep 05, 2019
simple250:
I have been doing this for three years now .there are allot of things you need to know, if you are not ready to roll your sleeve don't think of starting one cheesy

The frustration from RIDERS alone will reset you brain to default. grin


If you think you can make millions in 3months you lie o and if you don't know how to save 1000 nor come close o you fit take your hand chop all the profit before you no grin
Want pm u
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by nams77: 9:54am On Sep 05, 2019
iHart:


This happens in every business. You have not gotten the eureka point. I think there is one big puzzle you are yet to crack, if you do, your business will take off and you will have the deep innermost conviction that you will make it. It happened to me. I spent close to two years to set up everything for my business then I lost interest because there was a puzzle about the business I couldn't solve. One day, why trying to run the process again, I made a mistake. That mistake turned out to be the solution to my big puzzle. That night I also died out of happiness.

I encourage you not to give up. You can also share your challenges let's brainstorm over it. That your business, I am interested.
These Re the kind of story i like to see. Wish i could be seeing more of this, or we have a thread we can be sharing experience, ideas and solution

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by teejaymiquel(m): 10:36am On Sep 05, 2019
deybholar:
I need a dispatch rider for my delivery business please call 08057999273
Enugu??

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by icedbreez(m): 10:38am On Sep 05, 2019
iHart:


This happens in every business. You have not gotten the eureka point. I think there is one big puzzle you are yet to crack, if you do, your business will take off and you will have the deep innermost conviction that you will make it. It happened to me. I spent close to two years to set up everything for my business then I lost interest because there was a puzzle about the business I couldn't solve. One day, why trying to run the process again, I made a mistake. That mistake turned out to be the solution to my big puzzle. That night I also died out of happiness.

I encourage you not to give up. You can also share your challenges let's brainstorm over it. That your business, I am interested.

Thanks man, am encouraged. One challenge I had was how to optimize my services. I want it to be tech driven. Not just a run of the mill delivery coy. I want real-time tracking of every delivery. I have ideas in my head is hard to go-to-market with in Africa without enough capital...

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by icedbreez(m): 10:42am On Sep 05, 2019
Shibaraba:

Bro's if you can share your experience and books for us e for make sense. I like diversifying so capital isn't a problem. But men even na 1 naira I want it to be accountable

Yea sure...a penny can't go unaccounted for. I worked briefly with the British council when I came back to naija so got a lot more experience in procurement process and the internal coy system and how not go outside it. (if u know how stingy the Brits are then you know) There sure are great minds in this thread.
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by BabaDem(m): 10:44am On Sep 05, 2019
[quote author=yomalex post=81933967]Yes o simple250

Still gathering money to get bikes.

Nice... We can work together or i can manage the business for you.. I have experience in riding bike. I've worked with Gokada, Easy mobility, oride etc and did pickup and deliveries..
08139717957
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by BabaDem(m): 10:49am On Sep 05, 2019
I can manage a courier business (pick up and delivery) . I have experience in riding bike. I've worked with Gokada, Easy mobility, oride etc and did pickup and deliveries..
08139717957
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by ponti93(m): 1:07pm On Sep 05, 2019
hitng:
[img]https://1.bp..com/-9r9svYD4yHI/XXBS9-aufAI/AAAAAAAADu0/i9dNBlLRWgoRdUe7PmEsHjFogYn4GwUxQCLcBGAs/s1600/delivery-business-hitng_info.png[/img]

No matter what the economy looks like at any given moment, people in Nigeria will always require delivery services. Whether it’s delivering goods from online stores to the buyers, transferring parcels between businesses, or doing any other courier jobs, right now, delivery is a fantastic business opportunity. Here is how to start a courier delivery business in Nigeria!

1. Think About The Specifics
Delivery businesses can have numerous differences, from the scale to the delivery mode. Think about the specifics of your future courier business. For example, is your courier going to drive a car, ride a bike, or transport the cargo on foot? Are you only going to work with other businesses or provide your services to individuals? Your answers to these questions will largely influence the configuration of your business.

In general, it is best to start your delivery business on a small, local scale. First, you won’t need a huge startup capital when you start small. Second, you will have less competition. Third, you will have a smaller chance of your new business failing and bringing you huge losses.

2. Investigate The Market
Once you have chosen the approximate scale of your business that fits your own possibilities, it is time to find out who are the potential clients of your services. Walk around the area on foot or study it on local maps to spot anyone who may need delivery services.

The most frequent clients of delivery services are online stores, grocery stores, restaurants and fast food joints, florists, pharmacists, banks, and gift shops. Contact their managers and ask whether they would be interested in affordable and high-quality delivery services.

3. Create A Business Plan
There is no chance for a new business to be viable without a solid business plan to support it. Your business plan should contain detailed information on every aspect of your enterprise, from the study of the competitors to the potential challenges. If you don’t think you can write a good business plan, you can hire a professional business plan writer.

4. Get A Startup Capital
Courier delivery is not the most capital-intensive type of business to start in Nigeria, but it still requires you to have an initial amount of money for a smooth launch. On average, you will need about ₦300,000 if you are planning to do the deliveries by bike.
You can get away with an even smaller startup capital if you will carry the goods on foot. Your startup capital will be spent on mobile phones, a computer with internet access, as well as promotional materials for the business.

5. Choose A Name And Design
The name of your business is very important for its potential, and the design can have a big influence on the success of the venture. The name should be informative and tell the customers about its purpose, while the design of the logo and promotional materials should be attractive and memorable.

6. Market Your Business
You don’t need to be a business expert to understand that in 2019, a new business cannot survive without proper marketing. In addition to visiting the offices of your potential customers and making outgoing phone calls, you also need to make it easier for the customers to find your business. You will need to advertise your services online, including social media and classified ads. You can also hand out flyers and use visual advertisements in the streets.

7. Choose Competitive Prices
One of the final steps in launching a delivery business is setting the prices for your services. You want the prices to be competitive enough to give you some leverage, but not too low, as you don’t want to sustain losses. You can choose prices that are similar to the average prices in your market, but hold frequent promotions and discounts to attract more customers.

https://www.hitng.info/2019/09/how-to-start-deliverycourier-business.html

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Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by Ajibade123(m): 3:25pm On Sep 05, 2019
see important things to know before starting a business https://explicitsuccess.com/important-things-to-know-before-starting-a-business/
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by Klateef57(m): 3:41pm On Sep 05, 2019
affordable price, Swift delivery. Please patronize my business�

Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by yomalex(m): 6:31pm On Sep 05, 2019
[quote author=BabaDem post=81940145][/quote] still low key for now
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by OfficialSam(m): 8:40am On Sep 06, 2019
Following
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by iHart(m): 10:31am On Sep 06, 2019
icedbreez:


Thanks man, am encouraged. One challenge I had was how to optimize my services. I want it to be tech driven. Not just a run of the mill delivery coy. I want real-time tracking of every delivery. I have ideas in my head is hard to go-to-market with in Africa without enough capital...
Yours is a good idea. Have you considered setting up a team, a team for everything. By so you will reduce cost of starting.
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by OfficialSam(m): 11:59am On Sep 07, 2019
post=81933567:
See as the thread is dry.
And some pessimistic animals will be crying that they don't have work to do.
You will see them on politics thread abusing the president of everyone in their family that they are suffering.
Now they see a business thread that will benefit their miserable lives, they skipped over to where they can carry out their tribalistic lifestyle and hatred for their country.
Lazy tins!

Good job OP.
Thank you Hitng!


This vulture roaster is always talking out of point.
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by Olayinka05: 2:11pm On Oct 23, 2019
icedbreez:


Not only u bro. I had even go as far as registering a courier company with CAC, (dropOff) create a logo, design website (dropoff.com.ng) open company bank details and suddenly lose interest.

I got the passion working in the courier industry abroad so even have some experience and i know for sure its a good business..... When i think of the man hours i put in reading, doing research and studying the market I hope I go back to it someday and not let it all go to waste undecided


Hey Bro, I’m developing plans to start a dispatch/delivery business next year. With your background in the courier industry It would be a pleasure to get your assistance and share your industry experience.

Plus It’d nice to collaborate with you. Lets correspond here oladipupoolayinka05@gmail.com
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by icedbreez(m): 4:18pm On Oct 23, 2019
Olayinka05:



Hey Bro, I’m developing plans to start a dispatch/delivery business next year. With your background in the courier industry It would be a pleasure to get your assistance and share your industry experience.

Plus It’d nice to collaborate with you. Lets correspond here oladipupoolayinka05@gmail.com

(icedbreez@gmail.com) hit me up and I will be glad to compare notes with you. Who knows, your success may be what I need to come back to the industry.
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by a4cube: 4:39pm On Oct 23, 2019
Klateef57:
affordable price, Swift delivery. Please patronize my business�
Like someone wrote earlier, did you get your license from nipost with the said 2m naira? Pls your response will help a lot of wannabe. Thanks
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by icedbreez(m): 10:37am On Dec 10, 2019
deybholar:
I need a dispatch rider for my delivery business please call 08057999273

Where is your business located? I intend opening a delivery outfit of my own and will be happy to learn off u.
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by icedbreez(m): 10:42am On Dec 10, 2019
Shibaraba:

Bro's if you can share your experience and books for us e for make sense. I like diversifying so capital isn't a problem. But men even na 1 naira I want it to be accountable

Systems in place makes business to be accountable. Its built into the structure or fabric of the business.

Diversify towards logistics let's start a business.
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by ademan000: 10:34pm On Apr 16, 2020
Good evening guys, I will like to start a courier business but I need advice on how to go about it. Registration is what I really want to know about. Thank you
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by ademan000: 1:06pm On Apr 17, 2020
Good afternoon guy waiting for response from people with experience kindly help me out I really appreciate
Re: How To Start A Delivery/courier Business In Nigeria HiTNG by ademan000: 10:10pm On Apr 18, 2020
Hello guys anyone willing to help

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