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How Much Money Can You Make if You Buy FedEx Routes?
As you look to buy a FedEx route, look for P&D businesses with profit margins between 10-25% of revenue. These are healthy businesses! While a very profitable business, FedEx route businesses do not generate profit margins of 30% or more.
How to Find and Retain the Right Manager for Your FedEx Ground Business
When purchasing a FedEx Ground operation, you should always be prepared to have your manager give notice. Your manager will not be contractually obligated to you, so it is important to secure a window of support from the seller in case you lose your manager.
How to Retain Your Best FedEx Ground Drivers and Handle Driver Turnover
Difficult days on the job are part of every job. They can feel particularly stressful for your drivers. And they have options to go elsewhere if they are stressed too often. Be sure you have an atmosphere where team members feel respected and can be open with management about their concerns.
Should You Worry About Drones?
Drones are sexy. We get it. The idea of drone delivery feels like the future. As fun to think about as drone delivery is, it’s not a realistic mode of transportation for the type of packages FedEx Ground delivers
Tax Advantages and Implications for FedEx Ground Routes
You will often hear us (and others) note that FedEx route businesses are tax-friendly investments. What do we mean by that? These businesses include substantial numbers of vehicles that you are able to depreciate over time. The vehicle depreciation in FedEx route businesses allows you to offset the revenue stream from the business.
How to Get a New FedEx Ground Driver Approved
With an ever-increasing demand for transporting packages, drivers play a significant role in the overall success of your business. Without drivers, you are unable to meet the obligations of your contract for your Customer Service Area (CSA).