Recent content by Rup1981

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    Find me a new courier and earn £1000

    crowfootscarriers dot co dot uk seem to be right up your street. Don't orry about the grand thou :)
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    delivering goods with my own van

    You have several options: If you own a lwb van, you can contact Smiths News who use subbies to deliver newspapers to newsagents. Good points are guaranteed work, reliable payers, bread & butter work. Negatives are you won't get rich, and the contracts are 7 days per week. Contact your local...
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    Second income, Courier????

    I set up a sameday courier company back in 2007 and today have a 2000 sq ft unit with 10 vans, with several major contracts. I agree with many of the reality checks people on this thread have given with regards to those get rich quick manuals. Total rubbish! Except for the motivation they give...
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    What is the best courier service for large bulky items?

    I run a sameday courier company and have next day accounts with Parcelforce and Tuffnells. Parcelforce charge around £5 for anything up to 1.5m long and 30kg max. Tuffnells will basically take anything - no limit! Costs for us are £6.50 per consignment (not per item) for the first 20kg...