HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH YOUR OWN ERRAND SERVICE BUSINESS

People are busier than ever and the world around them hasn't changed. 
Groceries still need to be bought, deliveries still need to be made, gifts 
still need to be bought, etc. You can take advantage of the needs of these 
hyper-busy people by running an ERRAND SERVICE.

In essence, what you do is run errands for people and get paid for it. 
Think it sounds like a kid's business? Well, you won't make kid money! 
If you are in a good sized metropolitan area with steady clients, you can 
make $15, even $20, an hour! 

You won't need much to start off with. You'll, of course, need a reliable 
car or, better yet, a van. The only real expenses at the start are: 
business cards and business stationery; a pager; and postage. Make a 
list of large businesses in your area, ones with large numbers of well-paid 
executives, such as banks, headquarters of large manufacturers, etc. You 
should then compose a letter detailing your services. List as many 
timesaving services as you can think of: grocery pickup, dry-cleaning 
delivery and pickup, post office errands, gift-shopping services, food 
pickup and delivery, etc. 

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Note: Don't transport people or children unless you have the proper 
licenses. Also, if you delivery messages, there may be state utility 
regulations you'll need to check into. Emphasize to these people how 
they will BENEFIT from your service: more time, less worries, less stress.

Be competitive with your pricing. Call other delivery services in the 
area and find out what they charge, whether hourly or by the job. Make 
your prices competitive and your services personal, and you'll get the edge.

Four other good ideas for publicizing your services: advertise in charity 
event publications that are read by executives; get permission to post 
your business card at dry cleaners, grocery stores, bakeries, upscale food 
stores and delis, etc.; produce press releases about your services 
showcasing a unique aspect of your business, i.e. you specialize in 
delivering wedding cakes, for example, and get them to all the newspapers 
and local magazines in the area; and notify senior citizen organizations 
about the services you offer.

Hints: Know your way around your area extremely well so you can plan the 
quickest route to efficiently accomplish all your errands. Be assertive, 
both with potential clients and with places you are visiting for a client. 
Be friendly, and you'll get more return business. Also, be confidential in 
respect for your clients.

If you're willing to hustle, you can make it in the errand business. Once 
you get that first steady client, if you're good, you can count on word-of-
mouth business. Then you'll really be rolling!

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