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"Pet Food and Supplies Delivery Business": How to Get Started

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With pet ownership increasing, so does the pet supplies and food industry flourished. However, purchasing pounds and pounds of pet food can be burdensome for pet owners. This is where a delivery service might fill in between and become a profitable business.

As an 'assistant’ for pet owners, one will need to have the passion and knowledge about pet supplies. By giving recommendations to your potential clients, and showing your expertise of the trade, you can build your credibility and consumer's trust. When done right, this business can be a very promising one with great scalability potential. Once established, the business can either expand bigger to another area, or expand to be a pet food and supplies shop themselves.

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If you have the passion for pets, this might be a good business option with a promising potential. Here are some pointers to help get you started.

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1. Startup Cost
The business can be started with a very low investment of below $5,000, assuming you already have a vehicle in good conditions. However as your business grow and more items need to be delivered, you might need to upgrade to a bigger vehicle.

2. Permits and Licenses
Usually, the permits and licenses required for this business are simple, only requiring a basic business license. However, your location may require special permits or license before you can start. It’s good to consult your local authorities first to get information regarding necessary permits.

3. Marketing
You can market yourself using traditional marketing collaterals like brochures and fliers. You can also build an online presence by building a nice website and market yourself on the social media. Join local pet lover communities and events and market your service there by building network and relationship.

4. Monetizing
You can make a profit by buying at wholesale price and deliver at a retail place, the difference of the price is your profit margin. Don’t forget you’ll need to consider your transportation cost. Thus, you can charge mileage fee to the customer and take another profit on top of it. You can also charge by the hour, but it will be harder to track your cost and profit and you might get lost along the way.

5. Finding the Right Vendor
As the profit margin of this business can be razor thin, you’ll need to find the right suppliers who not only will give you a great price, but also consistent with their stock numbers and quality. Research all our options and negotiate as good as possible to ensure a healthy profit margin for your business.

Earning Potential

The current industry average for courier business such as this, in general, is $36 hourly. This can translate to approximately $74,000 annual earning, which is quite a high average across industries.

However, your potential earning can vary a lot depending on your location, scale of operations and number of customers. As mentioned before, you can expand to open a delivery service franchise, expand to more areas, expand to delivery service of another industry, or open your own pet supplies shop to ensure greater profit margin per item.