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by sillyangel_88 » Mon, 01 Oct 2012 1:40 pm
Hi all,
I am interested to start a new local courier business in Singapore.
Can someone give me their feedbacks on the below questions:
1) What do people look for or expect in a local courier service company?
2) What value added services would people like courier companies to do?
3) How do we get people to try a new courier service company?
Thank you
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by ecureilx » Mon, 01 Oct 2012 1:47 pm
sillyangel_88 wrote:Hi all,
I am interested to start a new local courier business in Singapore.
Can someone give me their feedbacks on the below questions:
1) What do people look for or expect in a local courier service company?
2) What value added services would people like courier companies to do?
3) How do we get people to try a new courier service company?
Thank you
Do you know about your competition ?
https://www.google.com/search?q=local+c ... =firefox-a
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by sillyangel_88 » Mon, 01 Oct 2012 2:28 pm
Yes. there is alot of competition in the market right now.
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by Mi Amigo » Mon, 01 Oct 2012 3:17 pm
Indeed. So what will be your 'niche' (USP)?
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by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 01 Oct 2012 3:25 pm
sillyangel_88 wrote:Hi all,
I am interested to start a new local courier business in Singapore.
Can someone give me their feedbacks on the below questions:
1) What do people look for or expect in a local courier service company?
Cheap, Fast & Careful
2) What value added services would people like courier companies to do?
Make it cheaper, faster & careful with a no excuses, money back guarantee if schedules are not met.
3) How do we get people to try a new courier service company?
Free courier service for a given number of local of shipments/period of time
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by nakatago » Mon, 01 Oct 2012 4:10 pm
"A quokka is what would happen if there was an anime about kangaroos."
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by sillyangel_88 » Tue, 02 Oct 2012 4:22 pm
We will provide a value added service where we will give a call to the receiver at least 30 minutes before hand to check if they are available to receive the goods. Or else, it can be re-scheduled at a time where they are convenient.
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by archie.maxwells » Wed, 03 Oct 2012 7:31 pm
Theres lots to think about before you venture into a new business. Understand your target market well.
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by Strong Eagle » Wed, 03 Oct 2012 9:46 pm
archie.maxwells wrote:Theres lots to think about before you venture into a new business. Understand your target market well.
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