Your Trusted Same Day Courier in London
So you’ve decided to open an online store. Brave, exciting and smart move. You’re capitalising on the 65% of the population now shopping online. These shoppers are the future of retail. They understand the value and convenience of shopping from home with a glass of wine, sitting in their undies, with Friends reruns playing in the background. What an image.
That’s the future of online shopping right there – and your perfect customer.
Selling online is an intelligent decision for an aspiring entrepreneur. Running a website has never been easier, and there is a treasure trove of affordable resources and technology options available to help you run a successful ecommerce store. There’s just the small issue of transporting your products – an issue still giving even the most experienced of online store owners logistics-themed nightmares.
Fulfilment, logistics and creating a successful shipping strategy are critical elements of running a profitable ecommerce business. And not all courier services are created equally.
After rigorous research, Complete Transport Solutions have found few common things small business makers look for when they’re choosing their courier of choice. Keep these vital considerations in mind when deciding on your own courier – after all, this choice could mean the difference between happy customers and shutting your virtual doors.
Reliability of service
It goes without saying – if a courier service is reliable, half the job is done. There’s no amount of money to replace a service that has your back, 100% of the time.
Do a bit of research and read a stack of reviews before selecting a courier. Feedback from fellow online store owners will give you a better overall idea of each supplier’s performance. Just remember, there will always be an unhappy customer who has transformed into an Internet troll.
Value for money
Every ecommerce startup needs to get value for their hard-earned pounds. Any outgoing expenses mean you have to make extra sales. Bootstrapping is a difficult experience, and you can’t afford to be ripped off by a courier. In many cases, you do get what you pay for. Go into your research with an open mind and remember, you can always absorb the postage rate into the listed price of your products. Customers are willing to pay for postage, but it’s a risky line to toe!
The speed of delivery
Is there anything better than exceeding expectations? That’s what generates repeat customers. And repeat customers = sustainable ecommerce profitability. Exceeding a customer’s’ delivery expectations fosters trust, loyalty and word of mouth referrals. And no one likes the waiting period between ordering a product and the doorstep delivery drop.
If you know a particular courier offers shipping speeds far superior to their competitors – you’re onto a winner. Just make sure their speed is supported by accuracy and care – you don’t want your customer to receive their box of goodies, only to open it and have those goodies shattered into pieces (unless of course, it’s a puzzle, in which case you’re good to go).
Good customer service upon pick-up
No one likes a grumpy courier. A courier service with stellar customer service is a courier service who knows how to run a business. Couriers are the face of the business – they become an extension of your brand. People care more about the package being delivered than they do about the company delivering it. Do your research (heck, even buy things using the courier service and give them a test drive) and make sure you’re making the right decision for your customers.
Couriers that have a call centre
The importance of having someone on the other end of the phone is important for more than just capturing ghosts. If you’ve got a shipping problem, who you gonna call? Your friendly courier customer service team. When it comes to shipping and logistics, never underestimate the power of touch points and support networks. If you have a last minute crisis and something goes wrong, you want a real human to chip in and help you out straight away.
Effective problem resolution
Running a burgeoning online business is stressful as it is, let alone when something goes awry. And something will. It’s inevitable. Minimise the chances of a shipping problems by asking potential courier services questions. Ask about their process if a package goes missing, is damaged, or if it can’t be delivered. Never be afraid to ask questions – if the courier values their customers, they will answer your queries and soothe your pre-shipping anxieties.
Easy-to-use website or app
There’s no such thing as too much support. And your courier doesn’t have a website with a quality user experience, you should expect more. Courier services should be dedicated to their customers. A website (or app) that’s super easy to use is table stakes. You need to find the information you need in as little time as possible.
Why You Should Trust Us With Your Same Day Courier Needs
When using our courier service, it’s a great idea to consider all modes of transport to understand which one best suits the service required. With motorbike couriers you can be sure that your parcels will arrive on time with a higher level of security. Motorbikes can manoeuvre faster through the business London streets, guaranteeing a time efficient service overall.
Alternatively if your agricultural goods are heavy or bulky, our van courier is what you need.
- Direct solo door-to-door service
- Up to 25% lower prices than our nearest competitors
- Guaranteed delivery with strict deadlines met
- Excellent, personalised customer care
- No hidden charges or costs
- No admin fees
- Tracking packages in real time
- State-of-the art booking technology
- All vehicles are monitored and tracked using the latest GPS technology
- Book online, email or over the phone
- London, national or international service
- Over 10 years in the transport industry
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
At CTS, we are transparent through every step and our principles, combined with our expertise, will help meet your courier needs. Our use of GPS tracking will also allow you to oversee your delivery from start to finish.