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How do I start a food delivery business? I want to start a food delivery business out of my home. What's the best way to go about doing it? Also, my father owns a church and I'm planning on doing the business under the church's name.

I want to start a delivery business but want to know: Where do i start? I want to start a business in a small, yet fast growing, town in Northern Virginia. Food delivery and such from places that do not already deliver. I'd also be open to running errands like picking up dry cleaning, running to the grocery store etc. The drivers would drive their own vehicles. Where do I start? How much would it cost to start up? What licenses/permits would I need? Best answer to the most information given in plain english. :) Thanks!

How to start a micro food delivery business? How to start a small food delivery business? My wife and I wife are very good cooks (Spanish / Mexican Food) and would like to make some extra cash delivering our best dishes for parties or family reunions around my community, the question is: How to start? I have a full time job so the idea is to cook overnight and deliver the next morning. Any advice? Do you know about any similar model? How to promote this type of business in my community?

Where can I get information on starting up a delivery business.? My wife and i have been thinking of starting a delivery business. Where would we get information on pricing, rules, and regulations.

what should i major in college to own a delivery business like fedex or UPS? I want to own a delivery business like ups or fedex but i dont know what to major in college...any info will be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone have pointers for starting a home delivery business? Im interested in starting my own home delivery business delivering a variety of items. Basically anything you would find at Walmart. Does anyone know or think there is any money in it. If so what would be a good way to go about it? Thanks

what to charge on a delivery business? I want to start a delivery business (food, dry cleaning, letters, small packages), Does anybody has any idea about how much we have to charge for that? Any advice will be appreciated.

why might pricing strategies for a delivery business change overtime? I am mainly looking for why will price skimming change over time in a delivery service, particularly in a pizza sole trader business.

Has anyone started a successfull Grocery Delivery Business? I see a lot of post on Grocery Delivery pricing and Naming but what I guess I want to know is if someone can let me know how there Grocery Delivery Business is working and if they have any tips... I would appreciate any ones serious comments. Thank You

Do I need non-owned vehicle insurance for my pizza delivery business? I am starting a pizza delivery business but I cannot find an insurance carrier that will provide non-owned vehicle insurance. Do I need it? Can I just have the standard business owner policy?

how to start grocery delivery business in india? I have to start grocery delivery business in india,pls help me

Is there any food delivery business set up in Tampa? I was just wondering if anybody knows of any restaurant delivery business here in Tampa FL?

Am thinking on starting a gourmet food delivery business from home, any ideal? When it comes to preparing a good home made afro-carribean meal you can count on me. Therefore since the beginning of this year I have been thinking on starting a home cook meal delivery service. If anyone have an ideal, support, advice, or information conserning such a business I would be very much appreciative.

How are you supposed to receive a delivery during business hours, when you have to work? I have ordered a dell computer, and have been informed that for a whole working week I am required to be home to accept the delivery between 9-5. Clearly this is impractical, me and my family work during business hours and will not be home to take this delivery. So I would like to know what happens if you are not there for the delivery, will it automatically be sent back, will they come the next day? are you able to arrange to pick it up from the depot? What am I to do?

How do I start my own delivery business? I would like delivery matresses and furniture for like roomstore, lacks ect. I am thinkg of buying or leasing a 16' box truck. I have some friends that do it now but they aren't real fourth coming with any info. It will be just myself and my brother. I live in TX. Any help would be appricated. I am also disable (bi-polar 1 and 2. So this is the easyiest thing for me. I am physicaly fit, and I am eager to work, I have furinture experience and I am a comp tia certified pc and network tech, I just want somthing of my own. Any help would be moumental, I just don't know where to start. Thanks a bunch, I am hoping this will be my way back to a almost normal life.

How can I start a cookie delivery business? I'm ready to take the plunge into starting my own business. Does anyone know what kind of capital I'll need and where to start as far selling the cookies online?

How can I start a dry clearning delivery business in california? How much should I charge for the delivery service.

How do I go about setting up a home delivery business? I am looking at a business that "shops and delivers" in an area that has never been serviced before. What do I need to put in place? Can I operate from home? How can I start and get known?

How can I go about starting a grocery delivery business? I live near a large retirement community and was thinking of starting my own business delivering groceries to people with limited mobility. How can one go about this?

What would be a catchy slogan for a grocery delivery business? This is for my BBI2O class, I need some ideas... The advantages we thought of for this business are: - eco-friendly - save money, time and gas - will not be tempted to buy junk food - will have more time ot cook homemade healthy food, rather than prepared carb filled food from stores. - ideal for seniors and busy families - ideal for harsh winter roads - good for last-minute shopping and holiday rushes

Good catchy name for a grocery delivery business? I am planning to start my own grocery delivery service. What sounds like a good, catchy name? Please give me some ideas! One I thought of is Grocery Stork or Domestic Diva's Deliveries. Thanks for any ideas!

what should I name my meal delivery business? I am starting a business that will provide frozen dinners that can be reheated at the person's home. They will mostly be comfort food items (pot pies, casseroles, soups). I'm trying to come up with something unique and catchy... I thought about Meals by Melissa, From Scratch, Savory Any suggestions or thoughts on these?

How i grow up my delivery business? I am a self-employed delivery driver with own car.

I am seriously considering purchasing a van and starting a delivery business. Any help would be appreciated.? I am desperate for a driving job as I really enjoy being out on the road and as I've been finding them hard to come by, I thought about starting my own delivery business. Is it difficult to do this (Scotland/UK)?

i want to start a delivery business, is there anything i need to know before starting? eg. 1. how much would i need to start it( food-delivery) 2. Do i need another car insurance for my business? 3. Is it wise to start a delivery as your first busineess? 4. What are the odd of succeeding? etc...... Just write as much as you know about this kind of service, THANKS!

I'm starting a courier/delivery business. Do I need to get insurance or be bonded before soliciting business? Starting a courier/delivery business. Will be most specific to pharmaceutical and parts companies.

How to get more customers for a delivery business, such as ups and fedex except we deliver same day or hour? I have been passing out flyers and putting ads in the newspaper and online but I see no results, can someone please help me I am running low on money really quick here and business is going down, again please someone at least give me a website or sources or actual advise. Thank you.

how can i make my home beer delivery business effective? im starting a business that would deliver a case of beer at your doorstep for parties or if you're having a couple of drinking buddies invited at your place.

So what are some cool online/ phone delivery business ideas? I have to think of some type of regional business that customers can buy some item online or over the phone, and they will get their item delivered same day.What would people order like this?

How does a pizza delivery business work? How much are the employed paid? How do you coordinate deliveries? How is gas paid and car insurance paid? How do you trust employees not to steel pizza's and/or vehicle? How to figure out deliverable distances? As many details as possible please. I live in Oregon.

What's a good name for a food service delivery business? I'll start off serving to commercial with business hours being 8-6pm. Got any ideas?

Starting a firewood delivery business and I need a good name? Two guys operating it are both named Robert. Someone came up with a good one Rob 'n Wood but then we decided we want to go with something more professional. I think the word firewood should appear so that people don't confuse us with wood working, etc. Any suggestions?

How do i start my own delivery business? I am just wonder what would be reasonable prices to charge,what would be the best vehicle to start with.

Insurance/Licenses Needed for a catering delivery business? I live in Texas and am thinking about starting a delivery service for restaurants that normally don't offer delivery. This would be primarily breakfast and lunch services and would consist of delivery services and set up at the customer's location. Customers would be businesses and municipalities. What, if any, special licensing or insurance requirements might I need to have or consider?

How do I develop a delivery business for grocery stores? How do I present grocery stores with the idea of delivering their food? Customers unable to grocery shop, ie. elderly, disabled, busy people, etc. And how do I make money doing this? I live in a smaller town, approx 20K. Since I'm disabled, do I approach them personally? Do I send flyers to the stores, etc. And how much do I pay my drivers, while still producting a profit? What pitfalls do I need to watch out for? Who do I talk to that is making a success doing the same thing?

what is the best vehicle for a delivery business? I am home cooking and delivering locally, can anyone suggest a cool car/truck that isn't big and is kinda cute, can have enough room for advertising?

What is a good name for a grocery delivery business? Any ideas? I'm considering Grocery Stork or Domestic Diva Deliveries, but looking for other ideas or thoughts! Thanks' Thanks- that was my thought too, was it too feminin oriented and maybe need more neutral?

can andhow i start a mobile beer delivery business? Can you start a beer delivery system in ca. to be able to drive and take orders to deliver beer to clients at their homes ?If so how do i go about starting it up?

I want to start a wine delivery business in my city, not a store yet. Where do I start? Thanks !? I already have Warehouse space available and a Delivery vehicle, if it seems to be succesful I would open a store.

I am starting a courier/delivery business. What do I need to do first for start up? What are the steps I need to take to open my doors?

Liability insurance for small pizza delivery business? Do I need any kind of special liability insurance for a small pizza delivery business? My delivery drivers will drive their own insured cars not company owned vehicles.

Is a designated spot required to get USPS mail delivery at a business? Will the USPS slide mail under the door for a business that is not open weekdays when normal deliveries are made? Or is the business required to have a slot for delivery of mail? What are the USPS regs?

how much money would i need to start an online food delivery business/service ? Well my goal is to make warm, simple breakfast and Diner entrees on the gourment end to deliver directly to residential and business customers of my area...to start! I do need a car for delivery and a larger kitchen to work from....? Which means i need a small business starter loan...? please elaborate on your advice for me.

I want to open a delivery business, what type of license or certification do I need? Is there a specific kind of degree I need or a certain level of education?

I've been thinking about starting a grocer delivery business but don't have a clue how to start. Can you help?

What should i name my cookie delivery business? I was thinking about "Cookie Yum" as a name for it... I'm thinking about delivering cookies but i need a good name... as i said.. .Is Cookie Yum a good name?? or what do u suggest i should call it?

How can one get more customers in the food delivery Business?

I,m thinking of starting my own business delivery homemade soup and sandwichess to schools and offices? Does anyone know if the insurance cost is high for such a business? Would you think it could be a profitable business?

Thinking of starting a business where home-delivery is outsourced to me. Any suggestions on where to start? Am thinking of trying my hand at providing the staff for door to door deliveries for food industry and other providers of door to door services. Ideally the plan is to have businesses like Pizza Hut (just an example) out-source their door to door delivery to me. I would provide the staff - driver/car and they would provide the location and of course the goods to be delivered. Is there any existing business that does this? Any advice on how to begin? Its just an idea that I want help looking into. Any useful suggestion would be appreciated thanx

Is a next day delivery business a good idea? feedback plz, negative or positive ,, i want to read it Ps: im talking about a shop selling items,and delivering next day. contrary to the critisism , i think products that are delivered tomorrow are the future, i personally hate to wait for items bought on the net. The more companys that will offer this the cheaper it gets for in the futures, more efficient delivery vans are also coming into the market driving costs down. and the customer pays the price for the quick delivery anyway, it has that added value.

Starting an online flower and gifts delivery business? Aside from having an effectively running website, what other things do i need to consider when getting into an online business? 1. Do I need to get a business license? register for paying taxes? 2. go to the bank to register to be able to accept credit card payments? is this difficult to get? 3. how much would the start up cost be like? how much is to pay a professional web designer? all other things i will need to get an online business going - flowers and gifts delivery online? pls help! Thanks...!

setting up a sandwhich delivery business? I want to start up my own sandwhich delivery business and need some help?????? i need to know what equipment i need and any other advice about or help that you can help with!!!!

Do You Know Anyone In The Delivery/Courier Service Business? I live in Houston, TX and I plan on purchasing a delivery cargo van or box truck. My goal is to deliver medium sized goods to commercial businesses and work as an independent contractor. My quesion is whether or not you or someone you may know does this for a living. If so, do you make good money and is it profitable? Additionally, I am aware of the fuel costs, insurance costs, etc associated with this business. Thanks.

I am trying to start a small independent contractor delivery business. Does anybody out there know how to get this started? 18 to 24 foot truck NJ PA

I have a delivery service business but has problem collecting payment from one customer (8 months behind).? Mine is a old mum n pop type business model. Our invoices are handwritten and all passed to our customers. We only maintain a log of the services (delivery place, date and amount) that we provided for the customer. The constant pestering by us seems to be useless to the customer. Are there any advice (legal or ethical) that is available to collect the debt from this customer?

Is iheartdelivery a good name for an online restaurant food delivery business? and why?

I was thinking about starting a business delivery sandwiches? to offices for lunch with salads, soup, cookies etc.. As a very small business. Is this a good idea? What advice can you give? It would cost people less than eating out.

Can anyone suggest a name for a Grocery Delivery business? I am starting a company that delivers groceries to your home or wherever you are. I haven't thought of a name for it and I would like your help. Any suggestions? Please keep in mind that I includes house goods like detergent, toilet paper, tooth paste and other non edible items (maybe toothpaste is a bad example).

What does a business want from a delivery service? I would like to know what a business wants from a delivery service and what a resident want from a delivery service? I am having truoble finding this and I have to know this for a school project.

New Frozen Food Delivery Business? I am trying to open a frozen food delivery business, can someone lead me in the right direction as far as licensing is concerned, I know with a restaurant, you go through the dept of health, but i'm not sure about frozen food delivery.. I'm planning on shipping complete meal and menu plans within NY state and later offer the services nationwide. I'm a personal and private chef. Any help will be highly appreciated.. I am in New York state, Otsego county to be exact. Thanks.

My business idea for alcohol delivery business? HI i'm trying to set up a online based alcohol delivery business.How should i call mey site any sugestion please. mine onlinebooze.co.uk Hi i'm based in uk.

i want to start a home delivery business, best website option? The client jumps on line looks at the menu and ticks a box of what he wants to order. Then fills out a account form with his address and credit ard details, the payment is processed and we deliver, he has the option of letting us hold on to his details so that next time he just hits in his account number and password and then orders then sends it, no need to re fill out the delivery or credit info how much does it cost to set up and operate a reliable website system like this?

Can someone help me figure out a catchy name for a grocery delivery business?

UK Courier delivery zones (Business Post) mapped to UK postcodes? Can someone please help by posting a list of UK delivery zones mapped to UK postcodes for Business Post?. In particular looking to distinguish if some postcodes are in Zone B or Zone C in Scotland. They don't seem to have a table on their website - only a map. Thanks.

Can anyone think of a good name for a alcohol delivery business and music website?

How to start a hot shot delivery business?

I am interested it getting into the auto delivery business helping Snowbirds. Where do I start.? Interested in driving vacationing Snowbird's autos to and from there vacation destination/home. Any guidance on getting started would be great.

Need Ideas to Advertise for a Personal Shopper / Home Delivery Business.? Could you please help me with some great Ideas for advertising a Personal shopper/ Home delivery Business? This business would be delivering: Groceries, Common house hold items, Small Hardware and Party goods We also do personal shopping for Clothing, summer/fall/winter/ Spring Wardrobes Just starting need to know how to get our name out there!! Any Ideas would help Thanks

How do you protect your delivery service business if someone is planning to copy it?

How to open my own business - pizza delivery and carryout? I have worked in this industry for 12+ years and know I can be very successful at it. How do I get started from scratch.

How much do you think it cost to start a delivery service business?

Does anyone know the name of the organization that is in the delivery business that is Mustard Yellow and Red? They are much larger Worldwide than in the US

Starting a Liquor/Alcohol delivery business? What would be the requirements to start a liquor/alcohol delivery business. I sure that you would have the appropriate licenses and a physical store. What else would be required to start a business that delivers Liquor/alcohol to household residents.

Is saturday considered a business or delivery day for the post office? I put in a claim for unemployment in NJ on 6/5/09 should it be here by monday or tuesday?

If you were starting up a sandwich delivery business in Scotland...what would you call it? It will be slightly upmarket as in boardroom lunches etc. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated...so thanks in advance :) ....arghhhh...help me my brain strain is getting out of hand trying to think of a name.

Where to find a free sample of a delivery services business proposal?

How old do you have to be to obtain an EIN to run a business? Or a delivery vendor's license in Ohio? I was wondering what the minimum age is to obtain and EIN and delivery vendor's license to buy wholesale and resell on the internet.. Or is there any minimum age?

Start own business in delivery contractor? How would I go about starting a delivery contractor business. I would like to be a contractor driver and deliver auto parts to auto shops and have my own drivers

If I got injured in my state by a delivery business firm in another state, what court do I bring suit?

I live in canada and want to start a delivery business how do I do this? Deliver things like groceries, liquor smokes the usual things people need delivered?? Any advice would be awesome!!!!!!

how do I make money in the small package delivery business?

Starbucks Delivery: How many of you out there would use a Starbucks Delivery service to a business site? The service would target high business traffic and relieve the added time and effort required to get to work. Online pre-ordering would be available as well.

can i open a beer delivery business in Texas?? i was thinking about a beer and liquor delivery service here in texas but im not sure if it is legal or not to deliver beer to homes or events ....kinda like delivering pizza.

I want to open up my own home and office food delivery business that I can do from home.? Can anybody tell me where I need to go to find more information. Like do I have to go to the health department for all that. And can I do something like that from home? I just want to be able to make meals from home and then deliver them to people at work or home too. If anybody can lead me in the right direction. Thank You

Standard delivery 3-4 business days depending on store locations? I just recently bought a laptop charger for my laptop on monday online at 11;50 pm(after everything done shipping adress etc.)when will i get it in 3-4 business days?it's comming from the east then UPS going to drop off.

How do I calculate delivery charges fo small business? Running a transit size vehicle how do I calculate charges to pass on to customers?

What are the secrets of running a business purely based on delivery orders? I am thinking about opening a delivery restaurant. (Like pizza) Any suggestions? I guess the question isn't specific enough. I know about owning businesses in general. I am a business owner. I am just curious about businesses that provide delivery service specifically. Thank you for your comments.

how long does dell takes to delivera laptop in 2nd Business Day Delivery? because it says "2nd Business Day Delivery and Does not include factory build time" but do you think it will be delivered or in my house by next week have you try it before ,did you get it on time meaning in less than 5 days? because i want it by next week like Friday the latest??? BY THE WAY, I ORDERED IT TODAY

can a business make thier delivery drivers pay for customers bad checks? that business keeps a bad check list that only delivery drivers are required to look at. the order taker or management " does not have the time".

What would a good/creative/catchy name for a business that offered haircuts for delivery? This is a business where people could make an appointment online and the barber would go to the person's house and cut their hair inside their home. It would mostly be used by college students.

If you had a grocery delivery service, what would the name of your business be? I am opening a grocery shopping/delivery service and I need a catchy business name. Anyone have any ideas?

wanna ask tht whether can i start a small business of food delivery operated from home being on dependantvisa?

Alerations business with free pickup and delivery? I currently do alterations from my home and was wondering if many people would be interested if I offered with free pickup and delivery on the orders. I know most have busy schedules and having someone pick it up at the offic eor on the lunch break might be nice. What do you think? Would you use it?

Is it true that the UPS mail delivery service is going out of business? Someone sent me an e mail to say that UPS was going out of business and that the email from them with tracking numbers for packages to be received are loaded with a virus? Has anyone had this experience? Thank you all for your answers. Giveit to meaga - you clarified the issue the most. Best Answer goes to you.

catchfy name required for firewood delivery business? I need help coming up with a catchy name for our new firewood business in Canada. Two couples running it but the main two guys are millwrights or industrial mechanics, name could play on that too. Our tag will be "buckin' good wood" Thanks!

to start a local dinner delivery business, what is the least expensive, and or safest way to go? LLC, Inc, Co.

will a seltzer delivery business go over in Danbury? Anybody remember those beautiful old green and blue and clear etched glass syphon soda bottles? And the seltzer man who delivered the crates of fresh bubbly goodness to your door once a week. Wouldn't it be great to bring that back? Store bought seltzer loses it's fizz and has benzoate preservatives. How many people out there would pay about $10 or so to have 6 or 8- 32 oz nice antique seltzer siphon bottles delivered right to your door, No schlepping, eco-friendly, zero waste, bottles charged up and filled with pure ultra fizzy seltzer like you only get in a soda fountain shop or bar/restaurant? we all know most plastic recyclable containers end up in a land fill. Can you say "cordial, anyone? If you've got some 30 year old single malt scotch, why mix it with some crappy lifeless store bought soda water How about a gourmet italian style soda, maybe cappaccino soda?, or cranberry, orange cream, with a splash of grenadine or a touch of mint? care for a spritz? any takers?

weird delivery business? ok so im selling my car and i got a buyer this guy is kinda weird , im asking 2,000 for my car and i was expecting some adverge guy in a normal car to come and look at itbut this guy showes up in a 2008 corvette with suaside doores wanting to buy it for his 'delivery business" and he said he had 2,000 cash on him now and he could buy it tonight (also he comes over at 10:00pm) but the title is with my mom so i said i can sell it tommaro, so he left and i went down stairs to check out his site on his business card , and its a totaly fake site it has very little info all just saying how its a fast delivery business , and not saying wat they deliver or anything, so my question is what do you think this guy is up to or wat his bunnies dose? please help i will give best answer = )

sandwich delivery business? hi my girlfriend is starting a sandwich delivery business from home to start off with and would like some help 1.does she need a food handling certificate? 2. does she have to get our home premises checked by the council 3 any thing else