Local courier and same-day delivery runs

Local shops, florists, pharmacies, print shops, offices, and individuals who need something collected or delivered.

A set price per delivery, or per kilometre or hour for regular runs, often with a standing arrangement with a few local businesses.

• Reliable and punctual
• Good local knowledge and route planning
• Friendly, clear communication with customers

• Check that your car insurance covers carrying goods for payment, standard policies often do not
• Goods in transit insurance for valuable or fragile items
• Vehicle running costs, fuel and wear, so price each run to cover them
• Register for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold, check with the ATO

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your vehicle, insurance and any equipment you need. These are estimates only. Vehicle running costs such as fuel and wear should be priced into each run.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many hours you work and how many local clients you win. This is an estimate of revenue before costs such as fuel, vehicle wear and insurance.

Check that your car insurance covers carrying goods for payment, as standard policies often do not. Also look at goods in transit insurance for valuable or fragile items, and check with the ATO about registering for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold.