Anyone who starts a new business will always be looking to the future to work out exactly how they can expand and where. Usually, some start-ups will fail in the first year for various reasons, and so getting beyond that means you have a strong business model that truly works. So if you find yourself considering how you can expand your current business strategy then perhaps looking at your delivery methods could be an easy step in the right direction. With that in mind, here are some of the options you could consider for your business. 

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Shipping internationally

You may not have thought about expanding globally, but this can open up a brand new customer base for you and even a market share you never thought possible. It could be as simple as offering an international standard delivery on your current product listings. Allow for time differences and dispatch and also work out a cost for a standard international postage. This could be easily obtained by a local postal service giving the weight and dimensions of a standard package. The trick is to ensure that the cost is with the customer so that you won’t be out of pocket. 

Shipping even when goods are deemed dangerous

You may have products that have hazardous materials in them or may have different rules and regulations for different states and countries, which is why it can make running your business via delivery methods complicated. However, when packaging dangerous goods, there are methods you can take to ensure that the product arrives safely and within necessary guidelines. This could transform the way you do business moving forward. 

Shipping via a dropship agent

You may want to consider branching out globally, and one way to do that would be to hire a dropship agent to handle logistics and sales directly in that country. Some products may have more of a requirement in different countries than others, and a higher demand may be needed. A dropship agent can take delivery of products in bulk and handle sales and delivery methods within the country. That way keeping overall costs low but meeting the new demand. 

Faster delivery options

This could be where you look at operating trucks and vans of your own, either outsourced or your own vehicle fleet. This could provide you with a great way to not only deliver products but also a wholesale option, both in the country and internationally. Of course, there are other factors to consider such as needing access to parts like a PTO pump or having these vehicles regularly serviced. But the overall costs can offer great value for money for your business in the long term. 

Free postage locally

Finally, you may want to offer more incentive to your customers by offering a free postage option to national or local services. This can be a great way to entice customers to place those final orders, and who doesn’t love a free delivery option? This is when you may need to factor in postage costs into your profit margins or strike up a deal with a local delivery service. 

Let’s hope this has offered you some options for you to consider for your business. 

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