If you've ever tried to roll out an app for your delivery drivers, you've probably run into the same resistance: "I work just fine this way," "I don't know how to use that," "my battery's going to die," or they simply downloaded it, used it for a day, and went back to...
The delivery notebook was used for years in many seltzer delivery businesses: the daily route, what each customer orders, how many siphons they have, and how much they owe. The problem arises when the business grows. More customers, more routes, and more delivery...
Collecting payments is uncomfortable. For most distribution company owners, calling a customer to ask for payment is so uncomfortable that many simply put it off—until the debt piles up so much that there’s no way to recover it without a conflict. The result:...
"How much does a water purification company make?" is one of the most common questions asked by those who want to start a business in this industry. The honest answer is that it depends on your numbers: price, costs, volume, and how much control you have over your...
When a gas distribution company grows, the first instinct is to hire more people. More orders mean more delivery drivers. More customers mean more administrative staff. More service areas mean more supervisors. The problem is that hiring more staff permanently...
A soda delivery business is a traditional enterprise with a loyal customer base: families and businesses that receive their soda dispensers and jugs at their doorstep every week. Starting one today remains a good opportunity, provided that production, delivery,...
