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Courier Work For Owner Drivers: A First-Hand Account

Posted by Gertie on 12-Aug-2013 09:47:30
This week, I play reporter. “Reporter Notebook Prototype” (c) 2007 by grafixtek. Used under a Creative Commons license.

Hello, my dears!

My, but it's been an exciting month so far! If you recall, last time, we had an exclusive here on my blog – a reader who was writing a song about his experiences as a courier. This week, we are lucky enough to have another 'first', as I have managed to get my very first interview!

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Courier Rock!

Posted by Gertie on 09-Aug-2013 09:41:44
“Playing Guitar” (c) 2007 hugochisholm. Used under a Creative Commons license.

Hello, darlings!

Before we begin today, let me tell you a little secret: sometimes I'm a little jealous of my friend Bill. You know Bill – he runs the Bill's Truck Stop blog and also talks about deliveries, although his involve lorries rather than bicycles or small vans. And he always posts the most fab-u-lous things his readers send in! I mean, his fan base is not as smashing as mine, of course – of course not, darlings! - but he does showcase some pretty interesting reader contributions now and again. I used to be a little envious of that – 'well jel', as you young ones say - but no more. Because the other night, I got a piece of reader mail that can rival anything old Bill posts!

 

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Courier Tips: Surviving Summer

Posted by Gertie on 05-Aug-2013 09:35:38
You don't need this much water, but keep some handy! “Water Bottles” (c) 2005 Lee Brimelow. Used under a Creative Commons license.

Hello, my dears!

Isn't the weather just gorgeous? It seems this time, summer has really, truly come to our end of the woods – and about blooming time, I say!

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Alternatives To Courier Jobs For Owner Drivers: Your Answers!

Posted by Gertie on 16-Jul-2013 12:14:00

Hello, my dears!

Well, this is why I love blogging! Remember last time, when I asked for a few alternatives to courier jobs for owner drivers, because a gentleman I knew was in need of some quick contracts? Well, I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least – my inbox was flooded with responses from you lot, and most of them were not half-shabby, either! Below, I am fulfilling my promise and publishing some of the best suggestions I got; the other part of the promise will be fulfilled the next time I see my friend at the cafe and actually pass the list on to him!

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Alternatives To Courier Jobs For Owner Drivers: Suggestions?

Posted by Gertie on 12-Jul-2013 12:11:00

Dog walker is not a considered line of work...
“Huskies” (c) 2007 B4Bees. Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Gertie's Perfect Courier

Posted by Gertie on 09-Jul-2013 12:02:00

My ideal courier is pretty much the opposite of this chap. © 2009 waterj2. Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Gertie's List Of Courier No-No's.

Posted by Gertie on 05-Jul-2013 11:40:00

I find this extremely unprofessional and unattractive.
'Inked on a Bike' (c) 2008 istolethetv. Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Self-Employed Courier Jobs In Hot Weather: Why Do Them?

Posted by Gertie on 30-Jun-2013 11:32:00

I Know it's tempting, but stick with it... Summer (c) 2011 Moyan_Brenn, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license

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You Could Do Worse Than a Self-Employed Courier Job

Posted by Gertie on 22-Jun-2013 11:27:00

355/365 - Character Building Micro-Figure: Miner (or Construction Worker) (c) 2011 by puuikibeach, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license

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Alternatives To Courier Jobs For Owner Drivers: Suggestions?

Posted by Gertie on 18-Jun-2013 12:07:00

Dog walker is not a considered line of work...
“Huskies” (c) 2007 B4Bees. Used under a Creative Commons license.

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