subject: Very Special Deliveries [print this page] The rise of online shopping means it has never been easier for shoppers to purchase goods from the comfort of their own home, and for most people the days of trying to squeeze sofas, wardrobes and white goods into the backs of their cars are a distant memory. After all, why waste time and money going to the shops when you can get everything you want delivered to your door.
The boom in the online shopping industry has also bought with it a corresponding boom in the UKs home delivery network. There are now a vast number of home delivery services operating all over the UK, offering individuals and companies alike a great deal of choice when it comes to who they entrust to deliver their goods.
But when choosing a delivery company there are a few things you need to bear in mind to avoid any inconvenience or trouble down the line. This first point sounds obvious, but its surprising how often people contact delivery companies only to discover they dont operate in their area. To avoid an embarrassing phone call, its best to either do some research on the internet first or make sure that you choose a company that has a home delivery network that covers the whole of the UK. A UK wide delivery service wont cost any more in fact they may actually be cheaper and its certain that your goods will reach their destination.
When delivering heavier items such as furniture of white goods, its best to select a company that offers a two man delivery service. This way you know that your good will be transported with better care, and theres not as much need to worry about breakages and insurance claims.
Its also worth checking what sort of delivery times a company offers while speed is certainly a good thing, its not the be all and end all. Of course, its wise to hire a delivery company that can delivery your goods quickly, but far more important is a companys flexibility regarding delivery times after all, theres no point in choosing a company that can deliver your goods the next day if youre not going to be there to collect them. Provided a company offers reasonable delivery times, i.e. anything under a week, then its much better to look at how specific you can be as to their delivery time. A good delivery service should contact you to arrange a time and date that suits your schedule and the best will also call on the day of delivery to notify you of their progress and time of arrival.
If youre a business in particular, a final point to consider is the quality of service a delivery company can offer to you and your customers. You want a company that employs polite, professional delivery men and also offers you and you customers good back office support and the ability to track an order. A company that ticks all the above boxes is a firm called 4 Square Logistics. They have a home delivery network that covers the entire UK, a flexible and comprehensive service and a set of highly trained and professional staff.
Follow these tips and use a firm like 4 Square for your deliveries, and any troubles youve had in the past will also be just a distant memory.
