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Simple strategy for self-employment tax on the solo courier

Simple strategy for self-employment tax on the solo courier It’s that time of year again. The season is beginning to change. The long nights and short days are switching places. The new normal will be longer days and shorter nights. This will also change those rush windows. Furthermore, the late night after hours delivery is…
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The full moon dust off – Tales of the Courier

The full moon dust off – Tales of the Courier (Previous Chapter click here) The road blazes by, and the ride bears down. He is moving so fast the scenery is all blurry. 1courier grins. Nothing can compare to high velocity under a full moon. Therefore, he pushes the accelerator pedal all the way to…
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A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit

A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit Ask any courier what part of the job they like most, and the answer hardly ever involves money. In fact, if a courier answers money, there’s a leg being pulled somewhere. Couriers understand a strong work ethic. It takes grit and follow through, to successfully complete deliveries.…
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The new style of the gig work courier

The new style of the gig work courier The goal of every delivery is the successful drop-off. Whether it be crew courier, solo courier or commercial courier, the delivery is not complete until after the drop-off. Once upon a time this had to be done in person. Then came a new way. The no contact…
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The best way to navigate a difficult delivery

The best way to navigate a difficult delivery Finding the way is a courier specialty. Between diversions, detours and distractions, finding the way can be a challenge. Especially when a delivery has gone off the rails. There could be any number of reasons why a delivery falters. In some cases it’s about the cargo. Whatever…
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The best delivery and how to make it routine

The best delivery and how to make it routine It was a better than average delivery. Good pay, short distance, no wait. An ideal scenario for the solo courier. Everything went like clockwork. Except for that little incident at the light. However, it was only a close call. Nowhere near as worrisome as that little…








