Get an office space, purchase a bike (200c) as recommended by Lagos State Government. Esquire to know what is obtainable in your location if you are not in Lagos. Write a letter to the State Ministry of transportation to collect okay paper, Your bike will be inspected by VIO. You will be required to bring the bike for inspection before the paper can be given to you.


After receiving the paper you can then register with any vehicle registration centre that is close to you. Draw out your logistics business plan as it fits your country Nigeria or anywhere you are. Bike delivery business is lucrative but you have to know the pros and cons before you start.


To get permit to do logistics business you need State Government. But when you want to start couriet business you have to get licence from Nipost. The money for logistics permit is just a few thousand while that of courier is in millions.


EQUIPMENT FOR LOGISTICS BUSINESS


  • Cargo bike
  • Mobile phone
  • Space
  • Computer
  • Software
  • Stationery
  • Items for keeping records
  • Dispatch box


STEPS TO START BIKE LOGISTICS BUSINESS IN NIGERIA


Consider these things:

  • Capital
  • Space
  • Social media platform
  • Dispatch riders
  • Business plan
  • Get licence


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO START A LOGISTICS BUSINESS


Logistics business requires a reasonable amount of money for the purchase of equipment and for man power but with #400,000 you can start the business. #360,000 can purchase a good bike and equipped with plastic container for the products carriage.


Bike is very convenient for logistics business because it can easily move around traffic (meander its way in and out of traffic) than a car would have done. Run a comprehensive insurance on the bike to avoid situations in case of eventuality. Delivery box is #26,000. You can buy in Oyingbo if you are in Port Harcourt.


DISPATCH BIKE RIDER


After the motorbike, the rider is another most important person to consider. Because without a good rider logistic business may crash.


  • He must be someone who knows the nook and crannies of the area to be covered.
  • Must be someone who is ready to work and have good manners including phone manners.
  • Since he will be handling cash and other products, he must be very honest.


PHONE


Phone is needed for communication with the buyers. So give the rider one phone to create contact with the buyers and to also communicate with you when the need arises.


STORE


You can start from the comfort of your home, however to make it official and serous you can acquire a space for it and employ one or two staff.


SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM

Use social media platform to attract more econmerce stores and online merchants. Use Facebook, Instagram, twitter and website to tell people about your logistics business. In fact people looking for your kind of services can easily find you. 


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